Karnataka BJP hits back at KPCC over Modi resignation demand on Ayodhya row
Synopsis
Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra didn't just reject the KPCC's Modi resignation demand — he flipped the script entirely, calling on the Congress to first seek the resignations of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the National Herald case. The BJP's counter-offensive also exposed what it called a glaring contradiction: Congress now trusts the CBI on Ayodhya while opposing a CBI probe into the MUDA case in Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
Karnataka BJP President B.Y.
Vijayendra on 8 July dismissed the KPCC resolution demanding PM Modi's resignation over the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft row as 'absurd and laughable.' Vijayendra counter-demanded resignations of Sonia Gandhi (Rajya Sabha) and Rahul Gandhi (Lok Sabha) over the National Herald case , involving alleged properties worth ₹5,000 crore .
He credited the Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath with acting swiftly — ordering an investigation and arresting the accused after the Ayodhya donation theft allegations surfaced.
Vijayendra accused the Congress of double standards, noting the party had called the CBI and ED biased in the MUDA and Valmiki Corporation cases but now invokes CBI credibility on Ayodhya.
The BJP alleged the Congress government in Karnataka tried to suppress the MUDA site allotment scam and the Valmiki Corporation case rather than allow a fair probe.
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday, 8 July launched a sharp counter-attack on the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), dismissing its resolution demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation over the alleged theft of cash offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple as 'absurd, irresponsible and laughable.'
What Vijayendra Said
In a formal statement, Vijayendra turned the Congress demand back on the party itself, alleging that it was the Congress leadership — not the Prime Minister — who owed the public accountability. 'The KPCC's resolution demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation over the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation issue is the height of irresponsibility and is utterly ridiculous,' he said.
He alleged that Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi should instead step down — Gandhi from the Rajya Sabha over the National Herald case, and Gandhi from the Lok Sabha given his constitutional post. Vijayendra claimed the National Herald case involved properties worth around ₹5,000 crore built through the efforts of freedom fighters.
UP Government's Response Cited
Vijayendra was categorical that the Ayodhya Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust is an independent body and that the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had acted swiftly once allegations of donation theft surfaced. 'The moment the alleged donation theft came to light, the Uttar Pradesh government treated the matter seriously, ordered an investigation and ensured that the accused were arrested. A transparent and impartial investigation is currently underway,' he said.
He contrasted this with what he described as the Karnataka Congress government's alleged attempts to shield corruption within its own ranks, citing the MUDA site allotment scam and the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation case.
The CBI Double-Standards Charge
Vijayendra also accused the Congress of adopting contradictory positions on central investigative agencies. He noted that when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probed the MUDA and Valmiki Corporation cases in Karnataka, Congress leaders had publicly accused these agencies of political bias. 'Today, the same party is placing its trust in the CBI. This exposes the Congress' double standards,' he alleged.
He further questioned why the Congress continues to oppose a CBI probe into the MUDA case before the courts, if it genuinely trusts the agency in the Ayodhya matter.
Political Context
The KPCC resolution and the BJP's counter come amid an already charged political atmosphere in Karnataka, where the ruling Congress government and the BJP-led opposition have been locked in a sustained war of words over multiple alleged corruption cases. This is the latest escalation in that ongoing exchange, with both sides invoking central investigative agencies and national-level leaders to score political points. Vijayendra concluded by asserting that the Congress 'has no moral standing to point fingers at anyone' and that no campaign could 'diminish the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.'
Point of View
Vijayendra's CBI double-standards argument carries genuine bite: the Congress cannot credibly demand a CBI probe into Ayodhya while simultaneously fighting one in the MUDA case before the courts. The deeper story here is not about either party's moral authority — it is about how two politically charged investigations, one in Uttar Pradesh and one in Karnataka, are being weaponised ahead of the next electoral cycle. Both sides are performing accountability rather than demanding it.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the KPCC pass a resolution demanding PM Modi's resignation?
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee passed a resolution demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation over the alleged theft of cash offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The KPCC argued that the incident warranted political accountability at the highest level.
How did Karnataka BJP respond to the KPCC resolution?
Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra dismissed the resolution as 'absurd, irresponsible and laughable' and counter-demanded resignations of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the National Herald case. He also defended the UP government's handling of the Ayodhya donation theft probe.
What is the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft row?
The row refers to allegations of theft of cash offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple managed by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. The Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath reportedly ordered an investigation and arrested the accused after the allegations surfaced.
What is the National Herald case that Vijayendra referenced?
The National Herald case involves allegations related to properties reportedly worth around ₹5,000 crore. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is reportedly out on bail in connection with the case, which Vijayendra cited to argue that the Congress leadership lacks the moral standing to demand others' resignations.
What is the BJP's charge of CBI double standards against Congress?
Vijayendra alleged that the Congress had previously accused the CBI and ED of political bias when those agencies probed the MUDA and Valmiki Corporation cases in Karnataka, but is now invoking the CBI's credibility in the Ayodhya matter. He questioned why Congress continues to oppose a CBI probe into the MUDA case in court if it genuinely trusts the agency.
