Vijayapura, Nov. 9 -- An unusual moment unfolded at a public event in Kudligi, Vijayanagar district on Sunday, where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah interrupted his speech to admonish people who started leaving midway.

As Siddaramaiah began his address, several attendees, thinking it was getting late, stood up to leave. Noticing this, the CM shouted, "Hey, where are you going? Sit down!" The crowd quickly settled back into their seats, leaving Siddaramaiah visibly irritated.

The event had drawn Congress workers and supporters from various parts of the region. After other leaders finished speaking, Siddaramaiah began his speech, but as people started leaving, he stopped to rebuke them.

During his speech, Siddaramaiah said, "We are p...