If Siddaramaiah Doesn't Resign, Karnataka Governor Gehlot Will Have To Initiate Action Against Him: Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa stated that on Saturday (02 August) that if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declines to resign from his position, the Governor would be bound to initiate action against him.

The BJP has been protesting against Siddaramaiah led Congress regime in Karnataka over allegations of his involvement in the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), according to a report from NDTV.

While addressing reporters at the maiden day of 'Mysuru Chalo' padyatra launched by the BJP and JD(S), Yediyurappa stated, "This is a final opportunity for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. If he takes moral responsibility and resigns he will preserve his respect and the party's honour. If not, Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot will have to initiate action against him."

"He should not let this happen. It will be good if he voluntarily submits his resignation. I will suggest that he resigns from his post," he maintained.

Speaking about the Bengaluru-Mysuru foot march, Yediyurappa stated that 8,000-10,000 party functionaries from every Assembly constituency will become part of the padyatra.

Yediyurappa's remarks gain significance in the aftermath of Governor issuing a show cause notice to the Chief Minister, questioning him why consent for prosecution against him should not be given as the allegations are prima facie in nature and a complaint has already been lodged with the Karnataka Lokayukta.

The seven days' time limit given to the Chief Minister to respond to the notice has ended now.

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