Cong top leadership backs Siddu on MUDA scam, says will fight in courts

AHEAD of the High Court hearing on controversial Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) 'scam' case next week, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah received backing from Congress top leadership as the party vowed to fight the case in courts.

- PREETHA NAIR

The party asserted that it will explore all options including a meeting with the President of India.

After meeting with Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the capital, Siddaramaiah said that Karnataka governor's move to grant sanction for his prosecution was illegal and he has already challenged it in the court.

"It has been challenged in court. I don't want to reveal which court. The case is coming up on 29th (Aug). We believe in the law of the land. The decision taken by the governor is unconstitutional and illegal. We will get justice at the hands of the courts," he asserted.