JDS pulls out of NDA’s weeklong padayatra against Siddu regime, leaving BJP in tight-spot in its fight against Congress

Signs of discord between the NDA partners emerged as JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy withdrew from a planned padayatra with the BJP. Kumaraswamy cited disapproval of Preetham Gowda's involvement and challenges due to heavy rains. The BJP is demanding a CBI probe into a site allotment scam involving the Siddaramaiah family. The JDS feels sidelined in planning.