Stung by a volley of barbs against him by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah over alleged corruption, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today sent legal notices to them warning he would file criminal and civil defamation cases.
Taking his running battle against Modi to a new level, Siddaramaiah also sent a notice to the BJP's chief ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa, whom the Congress has repeatedly accused of corruption.
The notice asked them to tender unconditional apology or face a defamation suit for Rs 100 crore.
Modi has repeatedly attacked Siddaramaiah over alleged corruption, calling his government "seedha rupaiya sarkar" (government that takes bribe for every work) and "10 per cent commission government."
It said false and defamatory statements had been made against Siddaramaiah "intentionally and maliciously."
The party quoted Modi as saying, "The Union government isready to talk to the riparian states and resolve the Mahadayi water sharing issue amicably."
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