Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Criticized Over Congress Worker Removing His Shoes While Holding Indian Flag

The incident has sparked outrage and accusations from the BJP, coinciding with ongoing investigations into the MUDA land allotment case involving Siddaramaiah and his family.

• A video shows a Congress worker removing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's shoes while holding the Indian flag, prompting backlash from the BJP and social media users.
• The BJP has accused Siddaramaiah of insulting the national flag and called for an apology, labeling the incident as indicative of Congress party culture.
• This controversy coincides with ongoing Lokayukta and Enforcement Directorate investigations into alleged irregularities in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case involving Siddaramaiah and his family.
• Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi, has offered to return the 14 plots of land allotted to her, with MUDA agreeing to cancel the sale deeds.
• Despite the mounting criticism and legal scrutiny, Siddaramaiah maintains his innocence, stating that he has done no wrong and will not resign.

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