(UNI) Expressing his anguish over the Union Government for not conferring Bharath Rathna award to most revered Siddaganga Seer Dr Shivakumara Swami, who passed away recently, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah blamed the State BJP leaders for the miss.
Speaking to newsmen after participating in the Republic Day celebrations in the KPCC premises here on Saturday, he criticised State BJP President B S Yeddyurappa for not bringing pressure on the Union government on the issue.
