The Karnataka High Court dismissed CM Siddaramaiah's petition, challenging the governor's approval for an investigation in the alleged MUDA scam. The CM, however, refused to resign and vowed to fight back against the BJP and JDS' conspiracy to destabilize his government. He expressed confidence in his support from the Congress high command and the people of Karnataka in the face of political retaliation. However, the BJP has demanded his resignation, citing the HC ruling that the governor's approval was lawful.
The alliance between BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka is facing a new challenge as they must determine a joint candidate for the upcoming Assembly bypoll in Channapatna. BJP MLC C P Yogeshwara has stated that he will run as an independent if the coalition does not choose him. With a bypoll triggered by HD Kumaraswamy's resignation, the BJP leadership has been holding discussions with Yogeshwara to decide on a candidate. Yogeshwara, who has held the Channapatna seat five times in the past, is pushing for his experience to be considered.