Shivamogga, May 27 -- Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday, May 27, claimed that the Congress high command's reported move to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was an admission of the state government's failure and predicted political instability in Karnataka.

Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, Vijayendra said any leader replacing Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister would only be a "temporary arrangement" and asserted that political turmoil within the ruling Congress would intensify in the coming days.

"Whoever becomes Chief Minister after Siddaramaiah will only be temporary. A full-term political battle and election atmosphere are inevitable in Karnataka," he said.

The BJP leader claimed that the ...