Opposing the SIT probe into an audio clip containing his purported conversation to lure a JD(S) MLA, Karnataka BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa Monday said it was not appropriate for an agency under the Chief Minister to inquire into it as Kumaraswamy himself is the "first accused".
He also made the party's stand clear on the matter,saying thatthey are for a House Committee or a judicial probe.
"The government that is standing in an accused position, the Chief Minister who is the first accused...investigation byany agency under him is not appropriate.
This is the desire of our 104 MLAs and the people of the state," Yeddyurappa,who remained mostly silent in the assembly during the day long discussion on the issue, told reporters.
Stating that the BJP would make clear its desire to the Speaker on Tuesday, he said they would ask him to reconsider his decision.
"Our desire is that inquiry should not happen in haste. We will make it clear once again."
Pointing out that it was Kumaraswamy who sent Sharan Gouda, son of the MLA to him around 12:30 at night he said "it was he who created confusion, got recorded (the conversation), and on budget day morning, held a press conference and said someone offered Rs 50 crore to Ramesh Kumar and did an unpardonable offence of humiliating Ramesh Kumar."
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