Congress Unites to Defend Siddaramaiah Amid Allegations

The Congress party in Karnataka has pledged to support Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as he faces allegations linked to the MUDA and Valmiki Corporation scams. The BJP and JD(S) have demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation, leading to political confrontations. Congress leaders insist the opposition is attempting to destabilize the government.

The Congress party in Karnataka has vowed to stand united against what it describes as efforts by the BJP and JD(S) to destabilize the Siddaramaiah-led government. The ruling party's statement comes in the wake of allegations against the Chief Minister, linked to the MUDA and Valmiki Corporation scams.

Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal affirmed the integrity of Siddaramaiah, highlighting his long political career and commitment to public welfare. These remarks were made after a critical meeting with state ministers, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and his deputy D K Shivakumar, who doubles as the Congress' Karnataka unit chief.

The opposition's 'Mysuru Chalo' march and allegations have intensified, putting Siddaramaiah in the spotlight. The Congress accused the BJP and JD(S) of a deliberate effort to discredit their guarantee schemes aimed at aiding the poor. Venugopal criticized the governor's actions, labeling them as tools in a larger conspiracy. The party announced plans to counteract these destabilizing efforts through public engagement and legal battles.

(With inputs from agencies.)