Karnataka: Shivakumar Claims Attempts Made to Trap Him, Ministers Through Sting Operations
Shivakumar said he has photographs and documents on the alleged operation and will brief Congress leaders as he urges ministers to stay cautious.
- Chief Minister Shivakumar claimed on Thursday that an attempt was made to conduct a sting operation against him after he assumed office and said he had gathered evidence on those behind the alleged operation.
- During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Shivakumar cautioned Ministers against potential covert recordings, warning that private interactions could be secretly captured and used for political purposes ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
- Speaking in New Delhi, Shivakumar alleged that BJP leaders resorted to "Criminal activities" and plans to present evidence to the Congress high command regarding the misuse of Form 7 applications during the Special Intensive Revision.
- Shivakumar previously claimed around 40 Congress MLAs and Ministers were under the Enforcement Directorate's scanner, accusing the BJP-led Central government of using the agency to politically target Congress leaders in Karnataka.
- There is no official confirmation regarding the identity of the agencies allegedly involved, and independent sources have not established the latest claims about the alleged sting operations.
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Karnataka: Shivakumar claims attempts made to trap him, ministers through sting operations
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused unknown individuals of orchestrating sting operations against him after he assumed office. He stated that he possesses evidence linking these attempted operations to certain political figures or organizations. Shivakumar has informed the police about his suspicions regarding those involved in the operations. His warnings to Cabinet colleagues aim to ensure their awareness and caution against potential entrapm…
‘I know the godfather behind it’: DK Shivakumar claims honey-trap attempt after becoming CM
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged an attempt was made to honey-trap him after he took office. He claimed there is a conspiracy to fraudulently delete minority, Dalit, and Backward Class voters from electoral rolls. Shivakumar stated that pre-printed voter deletion forms were issued from BJP headquarters to local party members. He reported that his party had filed complaints leading to forms being returned from several Booth Level Of…
People from North India tried to trap CM Shivakumar through private agency: Karnataka Minister Jarkiholi
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) People from North India, allegedly associated with a private agency, tried to trap Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar through a sting operation, Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi said on Thursday, adding that the Chief Minister had cautioned his Cabinet colleagues to remain vigilant as they could also be targeted. Speaking to reporters, Jarkiholi said CM Shivakumar had shared informa…
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