Vijayanagara, May 28 -- Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Thursday lambasted the Congress leadership in the state, asserting that the people's interests will not be protected, no matter who takes charge as the Chief Minister, amid speculations around a leadership change.

Speaking with ANI, the state BJP chief affirmed that CM Siddaramaiah is bound to resign today. Accusing the ruling party of creating a financial crisis in the state, he stated that no Congress CM can address the issue.

"Congress high command has already decided to change the leadership in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah is bound to resign, is expected to resign today. But whoever becomes the Chief Minister, the financial crisis that has been created because of the three...