Mysuru, Feb. 7 -- Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Spokesperson M. Lakshmana held a press conference at the Congress Office this noon, asserting that the High Court verdict in the MUDA case has vindicated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against allegations of wrong-doing.

As the verdict was pronounced, Congress activists took out a small padayatra, holding placards "Sathyameva Jayathe."

"For months, there have been deliberate attempts to tarnish Siddaramaiah's name in the MUDA case. BJP and JD(S) members conspired, using RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna - a mere pawn - to defame the CM's family. Today, justice has been served," Lakshmana declared.

He challenged the BJP and JD(S) to appeal the High Court verdict in the Supreme Cour...