BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar demands Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation
Sep 24, 2024
New Delhi [India], September 24 : BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar demanded Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation, saying him not to become 'second' Arvind Kejriwal by keeping himself in CM office.
This came after the Karnataka High Court dismissed Siddaramaiah's petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval on conducting an investigation in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
On Tuesday, the court dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for conducting an investigation against him in the alleged illegalities in Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) allotting sites to his wife.
Speaking to ANI, Chandrasekhar said, "In this new India, politicians who used to think that they could loot, scam and get away with these scams are realising that it is not possible. CM Siddaramaiah has been involved in the MUDA scam. He gifted an extensive amount of land to his family. This is the same for Kharge's family and for many other Congress leaders in Karnataka...But this is new India. The long arm of the law will inevitably catch those who are trying to loot assets and resources meant for the people..."
"The High Court has today ruled that the Governor's sanction is correct. It opens the door for an investigation into the scam. I think it is time for Siddaramaiah to resign. And not become another Arvind Kejriwal, hanging on to the office till he is finally thrown out," he added.
Meanwhile, BJP held a protest in Hubli city demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval on conducting an investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
The protest was led by BJP MLA Aravind Bellad, and it was held at the Aravind Nagar circle area in Hubli.
Bellad told ANI, "Siddaramaiah committed a mistake, and the governor asked for an explanation, but he could not give a proper answer. Now, after the High Court decision, there will be further investigation, and Siddaramaiah will have to resign. He should resign and let someone become the Chief Minister. He should go to the court and fight."
