Bengaluru, Feb. 4 -- Karnataka Minister for Electronics Priyank Kharge on Wednesday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party, saying that they lack solid evidence before seeking the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur.

Kharge defended Timmapur, stating that the opposition is "playing to the gallery" without producing any evidence. He has also challenged the opposition to produce evidence against him, saying he is willing to resign if they can provide just one shred of evidence.

"For over ten days now, for over a week now, they have raised this issue in the council. They have raised this issue in the assembly. Till now, they have not been able to say when and how this entire incident took place. They are seeking the resignation of the...