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Nirmala Sitharaman Files FIR Against Siddaramaiah, BJP Takes Legal Action
Background:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for allegedly making defamatory statements against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Siddaramaiah had accused Sitharaman of being involved in a Rs 3 lakh crore scam, prompting the Finance Minister to file a complaint with the Delhi Police. The BJP has also demanded an apology from Siddaramaiah for his remarks.
FIR Filed by Nirmala Sitharaman:
On March 1, 2023, Nirmala Sitharaman filed an FIR at the Tilak Marg police station in Delhi. In her complaint, she accused Siddaramaiah of making false and defamatory statements against her.
Sitharaman claimed that Siddaramaiah's allegations were baseless and intended to damage her reputation and tarnish her image. She also requested the police to initiate legal action against Siddaramaiah.
BJP's Support:
The BJP has strongly supported Sitharaman's decision to file the FIR. Party leaders have condemned Siddaramaiah's remarks and demanded that he apologize for his actions.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "Siddaramaiah's baseless accusations are a reflection of his desperation. The Congress party is trying to divert attention from its own failures by making false allegations against the BJP."
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