Karnataka, Aug. 5 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday criticised BJP leader R Ashok, accusing him of hypocrisy and failure to address transport employees' issues during the BJP's tenure. The criticism comes amid an ongoing strike by transport workers in the state.

Siddaramaiah accused R Ashok of playing "drama" when in power and being a "chameleon" when in opposition.

"When in power, a facade of drama; when in opposition, chameleon's drama..! When in power, a mask of composure; when in opposition, a rage..! R Ashok, this description is a mirror of your self-deceptive personality," Siddaramaiah said in statement.

He reminded Ashok of a 15-day transport strike during the BJP's rule, when Ashok was Transport Minister, and ...