Davangere, July 27 -- BJP leader CT Ravi took a swipe at former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his announcement that he would not contest the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections, claiming the Congress veteran had realised his party was headed for a "certain defeat" in the state.

Speaking to reporters here on Sunday, Ravi said Siddaramaiah's decision was appropriate from the standpoint of his political future.

"Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is a senior leader. He is experienced. He knows that Congress's defeat in Karnataka in 2028 is certain. Congress will lose badly... In that context, the decision he has taken is a good decision from the perspective of his political health," Ravi said.

His remarks came hours after Sidda...