BJP-JD(S) protest march seeking Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resignation

The opposition BJP and JD(S) walked the last stretch of their week-long protest march demanding the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam' on Saturday, ahead of its culmination with a mega rally here.

The Bengaluru-Mysuru padayatre (foot march) sought to highlight the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by MUDA, including to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi.

The eighth and final day of the 'Mysuru Chalo' protest march began at Ramaswamy circle here today and will culminate at Maharaja's College Grounds, where a valedictory rally is organised.

BJP State President and MLA B Y Vijayendra, JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and several leaders and legislators from both parties took part in the march, after offering prayers at a temple.

The ruling Congress on Friday hosted a mega Janandolana convention in the city, in support of Siddaramaiah, and to counter the opposition's ...