MUDA case: BJP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after Karnataka HC rejects his plea against Governor's order

The Karnataka High Court dismissed the petition filed by Siddaramaiah against Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's decision to sanction the complaint and investigation against him in the alleged (MUDA) scam case.

Bengaluru: Terming the Karnataka High Court's verdict that upheld Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to sanction prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah a "triumph of truth," Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka sought the Chief Minister's resignation on Tuesday.

The Governor had earlier sanctioned prosecution against the chief minister over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Taking to X, the LoP said: "Ever since the Governor sanctioned prosecution, the chief minister, his council of ministers and other Congress MLAs have been attacking the former. The CM should stop attacking the Governor, take moral responsibility and immediately resign from his post."

BJP State President B Y Vijayendra was also quick to lash out at the CM in the backdrop of the unfavourable developments for the latter.

He said the BJP had been relentlessly attacking the Congress and its "corrupt CM" for the last two months.

"The High Court has upheld the Governor's decision to sanction prosecution against the CM. It has also noted that everyone is equal in the eyes of the law. Thus, Siddaramaiah should respect the High Court's verdict and resign from the CM's post, " Vijayendra noted.

Bangalore South MP L S Tejasvi Surya also welcomed the High Court's decision.