Yediyurappa Responds to Siddaramaiah's Retirement Call Amid Allegations
Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa responded to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement suggesting his retirement due to an accusation under the POCSO Act. Yediyurappa countered by pointing to the MUDA site allotment 'scam' and asserted that the truth would emerge once the court decides. A protest march demanding Siddaramaiah's resignation concluded in Mysuru.
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Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa has countered Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's call for his retirement, which was based on accusations under the POCSO Act, stating that truth will come out once the court makes its decision.
Yediyurappa retaliated by pointing to the alleged MUDA site allotment scam, stating that Siddaramaiah's time to retire is approaching, and public dissatisfaction with the current government is growing.
A week-long protest march demanding Siddaramaiah's resignation concluded with a rally in Mysuru, underscoring public anger towards the government. Yediyurappa emphasized that their campaign aimed to root out corruption and hold officials accountable.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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