Court in Karnataka grants bail to CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar in defamation case

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy D K Shivakumar were granted bail by a local court in a defamation case filed by the BJP. The case stemmed from allegations of false advertisements against BJP leaders, including the former Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and Rahul Gandhi faced charges. The Congress had published a 'corruption rate card' alleging a 40% commission on public works under the previous government.