Supreme Court Challenges Siddaramaiah's Election Win

The Supreme Court has sought a response from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding a plea challenging his election from the Varuna assembly constituency. The plea, filed by K Shankara, alleges corrupt practices. Previously, the Karnataka High Court dismissed the petition, declaring Siddaramaiah's election as valid.

On Monday, the Supreme Court demanded a response from Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, concerning a plea challenging his 2023 election victory in the Varuna assembly constituency.

The notice was issued by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta after a petition was filed by K Shankara, who accused Siddaramaiah of corrupt practices.

This plea comes after the Karnataka High Court, on April 22, dismissed Shankara's attempt to have Siddaramaiah's election declared void under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

(With inputs from agencies.)