Bengaluru, March 18 -- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday denied allegations of land encroachment, stating he legally purchased the land 40 years ago. Before leaving for New Delhi, he said he had not received any notice and accused the Congress government of targeting him.

Kumaraswamy asserted the matter had been investigated multiple times and vowed to challenge the government's actions legally.

"I have never engaged in any illegal activities in my life. The land in question was purchased 40 years ago, and I will fight against this government's conspiracy through legal means," said Kumaraswamy.

He added, "I have served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka twice. I have never encroached on land, nor have I engaged in any illegal ac...