Siddaramaiah dismisses demand for CBI probe into Ballari violence
Dismissal of a CBI probe demand into violence raises concerns about accountability.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the BJP’s demand for a CBI probe into the recent violence in Ballari, stating that the saffron party had previously failed to hand over cases to the Central agency. He accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing their past actions and alleged disrespect towards Congress leaders during their rule. Siddaramaiah also pointed out instances where the BJP suppressed democratic practices, such as denying Congress candidates space for campaigning in Ballari. He asserted that the Congress party upholds democracy and its ideals while accusing the BJP of resorting to "goondagiri".
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rejected the BJP's demand for a CBI probe into the Ballari violence, citing the BJP's history of failing to cooperate with the agency.
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