Launching a counter-attack on charges of corruption in a BDA housing project in which the role of his family member is alleged, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday said he would resign and retire from politics if there was an iota of proof in the allegations.
This came after Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah sought that he step down pending an enquiry either by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court or SIT monitored by the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.
In response, Mr. Yediyurappa challenged that Mr. Siddaramaiah, who raised the issue in the Legislative Assembly, should either prove the allegations or quit his post. “Even if there is an iota of proof to show involvement of my family members, I will retire from politics,” the Chief Minister said. He said Mr. Siddaramaiah should be responsible while making corruption charges.
Intervening in the debate, Law…