I am ‘targeted’, but won’t be a ‘coward’, says CM, setting off more speculation

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's social media post alleging a political conspiracy against him, fueled by his caste and background, has sparked controversy. Opposition leaders demanded he clarify who was targeting him, while Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar refused comment. BJP leaders, including C.N. Ashwath Narayan and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, criticized the timing of the outburst, questioning its relevance to his political career. JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy accused Siddaramaiah of using social justice as a smokescreen for personal ambition.