Siddaramaiah demands President’s rule in Karnataka

Bengaluru: A day after Karnataka Rural Development Minister KS Eshwarappa complained to Governor Vajubhai Vala against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa accusing him of “serious lapses”, Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Thursday demanded President’s rule in the state.

Taking to Twitter, Siddaramaiah wrote, “The allegations made by senior minister Shri Eshwarappa are of serious nature. Hon. Governor should intervene, dismiss the govt & recommend for President’s rule.” He termed the five-page letter as “evidence for BJP’s corruption, nepotism, and irregularities” in the state.

“For the first time in his political career, Eshwarappa has done a good job. He has shown that State’s interest is more important than his political interest. I appreciate him for that,” he added

He further attacked PM Modi and said, ” You had called our govt as 10% sarkar. Now that your own party minister has given the corruption report of your own party to you, give your rating about the govt so that people can make an informed decision in the coming elections”

“Eshwarappa has written the complaint not only to the Governor but also to the Prime Minister, BJP should immediately respond to this and uphold internal democracy,” he noted