Overview

• 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.