Davanagere, Oct. 18 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday alleged that a systematic conspiracy had been orchestrated against former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, claiming that the sting operation targeting the Congress leader was intended to undermine him politically.
Speaking to reporters in Davangere, Yediyurappa said Siddaramaiah, who had earlier governed the state with a strong majority, had been subjected to a concerted attempt to weaken his political position. He claimed that people in Karnataka were aware of the motives behind the sting operation.
Yediyurappa suggested that the developments surrounding Siddaramaiah were politically significant and said the unfolding events were being closely watched in politica...