India, Aug. 18 -- Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the investigation into the Saujanya case and the reputation of Dharmasthala, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka has launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of enabling a campaign to malign the religious shrine.

Speaking to reporters in Hubballi on Sunday, Ashoka alleged that the Chief Minister is "behind the conspiracy to defame Dharmasthala." He further claimed that "a gang of Urban Naxals with Leftist ideology" is responsible for spreading false narratives against the temple, The Hindu reported.

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"A gang of Urban Naxals with Leftist ideolo...