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CM Siddaramaiah decided to contest the corruption charge legally and politically amid mounting pressure from the BJP-JD(S) opposition and a looming sanction from Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot. A consensus was reached to confront the BJP head-on after discussions with senior Congress leaders. Accusations against the BJP of misusing the Raj Bhavan were highlighted.