Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has called for the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot`s decision to grant permission for his prosecution in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Karandlaje said, "The Governor has given permission for prosecution... In the MUDA case, his wife illegally purchased 24 plots. I demand his resignation. He needs to face this case."

She further accused Siddaramaiah of being involved in two cases, stating, "In the Valmiki Development Corporation scam, he himself admitted during the Assembly session that a corruption of Rs 89 crore occurred. Where did this money go? It went to the Congress`s account for the Telangana election. This was the money of our poor people."