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Siddaramaiah Files Court Petition Against Fake Sting Video, Labels It 'Character Assassination'
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM
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Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has approached the court seeking action against a fabricated sting video that he claims tarnishes his reputation.
Recently, former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah filed a petition in the court demanding action against a sting video that he says is fabricated and aimed at damaging his image. The video, which has circulated on social media, allegedly depicts him in a compromising situation, but Siddaramaiah maintains that it is a deliberate attempt at character assassination. In his petition, he has requested the court to order the removal of the video from all platforms and to hold accountable those responsible for its creation and distribution. The court has now received the complaint and will decide on the next steps in the legal process.