New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai criticised the Congress party following the resignation of Minister KN Rajanna, alleging that the party does not tolerate truth within its ranks.

He alleged that Congress's motto is to "tell lies, pamper leaders, and fool people," claiming Rajanna was removed for speaking the truth.

Speaking to ANI, Bommai said, "This shows there is no place for truth in Congress. He had told the truth that all these voter lists were prepared during their regime. So he was axed... Truth is a casualty. One should only tell lies, pamper the leaders, and fool the people. This is the motto, principle, and aim of Congress."

Rajanna had stepped down on Monday...