New Delhi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP central parliamentary board member BS Yediyurappa announced on Saturday that if current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah does not resign, the Governor will be compelled to take action. The BJP is calling for Siddaramaiahs resignation over alleged irregularities linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).Call for resignationAddressing reporters at the inauguration of the Mysuru Chalo padyatra, organized 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 partys honor. If not, Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot will have to initiate action against him. Yediyurappa urged Siddaramaiah to resign voluntarily to avoid further action.Bengaluru-Mysuru foot march creates stirYediyurappas remarks come amid mounting political pressure and coincide with the Bengaluru-Mysuru foot march, which he highlighted as a big event. About 8,000 to 10,000 party workers from every Assembly constituency will join the padyatra, he mentioned, emphasizing the large-scale mobilization of BJP supporters for the event.Governor issues show cause noticeThe backdrop to Yediyurappas statements is the Governors issuance of a show cause notice to Siddaramaiah, questioning why consent for prosecution should not be granted. The notice stems from prima facie charges of misconduct, and a complaint has been filed with the Karnataka Lokayukta.The deadline for Siddaramaiah to respond to the notice has expired, increasing the likelihood of further action. The situation remains tense as the political drama unfolds, with the BJP intensifying its demands for accountability and transparency in the administration.
