Smear campaign against former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, alleges son Minister for Urban Development Yathindra Siddaramaiah
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, a minister in Karnataka, has alleged that a smear campaign is being waged against his father, former CM Siddaramaiah, via a propaganda video. The family is seeking legal injunctions to identify the creators of the content and stop its spread.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing trend of political disinformation and the use of legal channels to combat digital defamation in Indian politics.
Minister for Urban Development Yathindra Siddaramaiah alleged that his father and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah is being targeted with a smear campaign.
Responding to queries from reporters in Mysuru on October 13, Mr. Yathindra claimed that a false accusation had been made against his father on a social media platform. Mr. Siddaramaiah had decided to seek an injunction from a court against the persons spreading the defamatory allegations.
Claiming that it was not a sting video, but a propaganda video aimed at defaming his father, Mr. Yathindra said it was necessary to take action as there is a possibility of people, who are unaware, believing its contents.
He said his father had not only sought an injunction against the video, but also filed a complaint so that the persons who posted the video could be identified, and action can be taken against them.
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