Minister willing to resign over ‘no govt running in Karnataka’ remark

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Law J.C. Madhuswamy has agreed that the alleged audio clip containing his conversation where he remarks that no government is being run in the state and just show is being managed until upcoming assembly polls is his voice.
“No one has conspired against me. I don’t hold anyone guilty and clarification has been given to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. There is no need to resign. In case it is sought by the CM, I will tender my resignation,” Madhuswamy said.
Also Read FSSAI to take against Domino’s Bangalore outlet for unhygienic conditions He further maintained that he had spoken respectfully about his cabinet colleague in the conversation. “It is a very old audio clip. I do not remember when I have spoken it. I have respect for my government and cabinet colleagues,” he said.
“One stranger had provoked me, so I have said that we are managing,” he said.
The development has embarrassed the ruling BJP in Karnataka.
The audio clip containing the alleged conversation by Madhuswamy was first put up by the Congress party taking pot shots at the ruling BJP on the social media.