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Kumaraswamy Claims Big Reveal in Siddaramaiah Sting Row, Warns Karnataka Police
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🗓 02 Nov 2026, 09:32 AM
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Former Karnataka chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said on Monday that he has a major revelation regarding the Siddaramaiah sting operation, warning state police and the Karnataka government that no one can touch him.
Former Karnataka chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said on Monday that he has a major revelation regarding the Siddaramaiah sting operation, warning state police and the Karnataka government that no one can touch him.
The sting, which surfaced in 2021, alleged that then Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had accepted bribes to facilitate land deals. The video footage, released by a political activist, sparked a political firestorm and led to investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
In a press statement, Kumaraswamy claimed that he possesses evidence that could change the narrative of the case. He warned that the police and the state machinery should not interfere with his actions, stating, "Nobody can touch me."
The claim comes amid growing scrutiny of the Karnataka political establishment. Analysts say the new information could prompt a fresh probe and potentially alter the political fortunes of the ruling party.
The sting, which surfaced in 2021, alleged that then Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had accepted bribes to facilitate land deals. The video footage, released by a political activist, sparked a political firestorm and led to investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
In a press statement, Kumaraswamy claimed that he possesses evidence that could change the narrative of the case. He warned that the police and the state machinery should not interfere with his actions, stating, "Nobody can touch me."
The claim comes amid growing scrutiny of the Karnataka political establishment. Analysts say the new information could prompt a fresh probe and potentially alter the political fortunes of the ruling party.