Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, October 23, called for a fair investigation into a purported sting operation, alleging that it was designed to fabricate a case against him and blackmail him. In his first detailed response to the controversy, Siddaramaiah said he had filed a police complaint over what he described as a false case and urged authorities to identify those responsible for the operation.

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said it was important to establish who was behind the purported sting operation. He maintained that the allegations against him were baseless and said people in Karnataka should understand that the claims were false. He stressed that a proper investigation was necessary to uncover the circumstances surrounding the case.

The former Chief Minister said the video featured Congress leader Kripa Alva and Power TV owner Rakesh Shetty. However, he rejected the allegations levelled against him and described the case as a deliberate attempt to damage his position. His remarks came amid growing political attention surrounding the purported recording and the claims associated with it.

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Siddaramaiah also said he had approached the court seeking an injunction against publication of the purported sting operation. He argued that the issue should not be publicised, indicating that he had pursued legal action alongside his police complaint. 

The controversy has also drawn attention within the Congress party, with a separate report indicating that the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee planned to issue a show-cause notice to Kripa Alva.  The development adds another dimension to the political fallout surrounding the purported sting operation.

Siddaramaiah has called for investigators to establish the facts and identify those responsible for what he alleges is a fabricated case intended to blackmail him. While he has firmly denied the allegations, the claims surrounding the purported sting operation remain subject to investigation. 

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