The Karnataka High Court dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's decision to sanction his prosecution in the MUDA scam. "I have faith in the courts. All MLAs, leaders, and workers of our party, and the Congress leadership have stood by me and encouraged me to continue the fight. The BJP and JDS resorted to political retaliation against me because I am pro-poor and fighting for social justice," Siddaramaiah said.