Muda scam: In his sternest test yet, Siddaramaiah’s ‘Mr Clean’ image under assault

Chief minister Siddaramaiah’s reputation faced scrutiny after the governor approved his prosecution for alleged irregularities with Muda alternative sites. Siddaramaiah denied the accusations, pledging to fight them legally and politically. He stressed his commitment to a clean record and socialist ideals, while internal party criticisms and potential leadership changes added to his challenges.