Yathindra Siddaramaiah, former MLA from Karnataka and son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sparked controversy with an alleged objectionable remark directed at Union Minister Amit Shah, prompting the BJP to retaliate against the Congress. On Thursday, Congress leader Yathindra Siddaramaiah criticized BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah, labeling him as a 'goonda' and 'rowdy'.
Yathindra, as per ANI, said, "He (Amit Shah) faces murder charges in Gujarat. He has a background in criminal activities. But now, he is in a high position in the country."
However, BJP leaders condemned Yathindra's statement.
BJP To Lodge Complaint
Further, BJP leaders have decided to lodge a complaint with the Election Commission on Friday.
On Yathindra Siddaramaiah's reported statement against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leader N. Ravikumar said, "Yathindra Siddaramaiah has used very inappropriate words for Home Minister Amit Shah. We will lodge a complaint with the Election Commission at 4pm today and we will also lodge a complaint with the police... Siddaramaiah should take action against his son if he is running a fair and balanced government."
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Taking a jibe at Yathindra, BJP MP Muniswamy said that the Congress leader was "frustrated" since he was denied a ticket from Mysuru for Lok Sabha polls.
Comparing the Congress leader and the home minister, BJP leader CT Ravi said, "He (Yathindra) came to politics in the name of his father. Amit Shah is not like that. He worked as booth president at the booth level and then reached the top. He didn't come to politics in the name of his father. Those who come to power in the name of their father behave like this."