India, Aug. 4 -- Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge faced flak on Monday over his remark that he would resign only after the police recruitment examination aspirants go on a 25-day hunger strike and face lathicharges, leading him to clarify that his comments were directed at the BJP and not the students. His remarks came amid allegations of confusion and disruption at centres in Vijayapura district during the recruitment exam held on Sunday.

"I will resign, but first let the aspirants go on a 25-day hunger strike, lathicharge them, and then I will resign, just as they did after the NEET paper leak," he said.

The minister later clarified that his comments were aimed at the BJP's demand for his resignation and not at students who appe...