Karnataka’s Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, criticized Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress chief, for not resigning as chief minister, alleging it as disrespect to the Constitution. Ashoka stated that Banerjee’s refusal to step down showed a lack of understanding of the law and Constitution, urging her to seek legal recourse instead of inciting violence.
Ashoka further accused Banerjee of clinging to power like “Fevicol,” emphasizing that a dignified chief minister would have resigned by now. He claimed that Banerjee’s desire to retain power single-handedly could lead to unrest, citing the murder of TMC leader Chandranath Rath as an example of the party’s alleged violent tendencies.
The Opposition leader highlighted that even if Banerjee did not resign, her authority would naturally end with the dissolution of the current Assembly. He criticized Banerjee for what he perceived as an abuse of power and emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic process and the rule of law.
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, also criticized the Congress for allegedly seeking ministerial positions from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in Tamil Nadu after it secured more seats. Narayanaswamy accused the Congress of compromising its principles by pursuing ministerial roles from a party it was not previously aligned with, portraying the party as being in a weakened state.
