This angered Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who launched an offensive against the BJP members. Terming the BJP’s demand for the minister’s resignation as “politically motivated,” he alleged that the BJP was always targeting the minorities. Defending Mr. Sait, the Chief Minister ruled out the possibility of asking the minister to quit yielding to the BJP’s pressure. Angered by the Chief Minister’s remarks, the BJP members indulged in slogan-shouting, leading to adjournment of the House for some time. Koliwad allowed some of the business to be transacted amidst dharna, before adjourning the House sine die.

Source: The Hindu December 03, 2016 08:17 UTC