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Karnataka political corruption allegations

Overview

The BJP has leveled allegations of corruption and misconduct against the Congress party regarding the formation of the Karnataka cabinet.

Initially, BJP MP Anurag Thakur cited a viral audio clip to claim that approximately 80% of Karnataka cabinet ministers secured their positions through payments to the Congress high command. Thakur specifically questioned the inclusion of B. Nagendra in the cabinet amidst an Enforcement Directorate probe into the Valmiki development scheme.

Following these claims, Karnataka BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra expanded the accusations, alleging that Minister B. Nagendra blackmailed the Congress leadership. Vijayendra questioned Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar’s decision to retain Nagendra in the cabinet despite ongoing investigations into the Tribal Welfare Corporation, noting that while the Criminal Investigation Department has cleared Nagendra, the Enforcement Directorate investigation continues.

Entities

Karnataka · B. Nagendra · B. Y. Vijayendra · Rahul Gandhi · Anurag Thakur

Timeline

13 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Karnataka BJP alleges Minister Nagendra blackmailed Congress leadership
Karnataka BJP chief B. Y. Vijayendra has accused Minister B. Nagendra of blackmailing Congress leadership and criticized his inclusion in the Cabinet amid a corruption probe. He also reaffirmed support for Bid担
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Anurag Thakur accuses Congress of pay‑for‑cabinet posts in Karnataka
Anurag Thakur alleges a viral audio clip shows 80% of Karnataka ministers got posts by paying Congress high command, demanding answers from party leaders.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · deccanchronicle.com · justicenews.co.in · mangalorean.com · socialnews.xyz · tennews.in · thenewshimachal.com · yespunjab.com