The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi against accusations from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who claimed Modi belittled the Prime Ministerial position with his political remarks. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok stated that Modi's speech resonated with the feelings of 7 crore residents regarding the internal conflicts within Siddaramaiah's government. Ashok clarified that Modi's comments were made during a BJP party event at HAL Airport, asserting that the Prime Minister has the right to express political views in such contexts. He criticized Siddaramaiah for lecturing on dignity and decorum, pointing out that Siddaramaiah himself often politicizes official speeches and addresses. Ashok concluded by urging the Chief Minister to focus on addressing the pressing issues in Karnataka instead of being rattled by Modi's statements.