Mysuru, Aug 7 (Reporter) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday demanded former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa to retire from public life due to a case against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Siddaramaiah revealed that Yediyurappa faces 15 to 20 cases, details of which he plans to discuss at a convention in Mysuru on Friday. He emphasized that Yediyurappa’s POCSO case had only been kept from leading to jail time due to the court's leniency, as bail is not granted in such cases. Siddaramaiah questioned Yediyurappa’s moral authority, given his age and the serious nature of the POCSO case, and criticized the media for not covering the issue thoroughly. At a press conference, Siddaramaiah insisted on Yediyurappa's retirement, stating, “At the age of 82, Yediyurappa has been charged in a POCSO case involving alleged misconduct with a girl, and a police chargesheet has been filed. Under these circumstances, he lacks the moral standing to criticise me. Let him first retire from public life, then we can discuss my resignation.” The Chief Minister’s statements also addressed opposition demands for his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and corruption accusations. Siddaramaiah clarified that his wife’s compensation and land allotment applications were handled legally and without improper influence. Defending his integrity, he questioned, “If the allegations against me were true, then demanding my resignation would be justified. In Yediyurappa’s case, money was transacted via cheque, and he de-notified government land...////...