Bengaluru, Feb. 28 -- Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Friday criticised the STATE government ministers for their "tirade" against noted industrialist and former Infosys Chief Financial Officer TV Mohandas Pai, terming it a reflection of the Siddaramaiah government's "authoritarian" approach.

"The relentless tirade by Karnataka Congress ministers against the esteemed industrialist TV Mohandas Pai is a glaring testament to the authoritarian nature of this government, one that outrightly dismisses any viewpoint that challenges its actions or policies," Vijayendra said in a statement.

Highlighting Pai's consistent critical stance against various governments regardless of party affiliation, Vijayendra drew a comparison with t...