Koppal, July 20 -- BJP Karnataka President B.Y. Vijayendra claimed on Sunday that Congress MLAs have turned against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and that horse-trading is taking place as the race for the chief minister post unfolds within the ruling party.

"Ruling party MLAs are turning against the Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah)," Vijayendra told reporters in Koppal.

"A situation has arisen where the ruling party MLAs have no confidence in the Chief Minister. That is why Randeep Surjewala (AICC in charge of Karnataka) is coming to the state frequently. Horse trading is also going on to get the chief minister's post," he added.

Vijayendra also alleged that the Congress government in the State is mired in corruption.

"People have cursed t...