Kumaraswamy Questions Shivakumar over Sting Operation Row, Demands Probe
Kumaraswamy said the government must order a probe and file an FIR, citing claims that five Cabinet ministers were targeted and evidence exists.
- On Sunday, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar met a person linked to sting operations at a five-star hotel, demanding an immediate probe into the targeting of five Cabinet ministers.
- The controversy follows reports that the Chief Minister recently warned Cabinet colleagues about attempts to entrap them using sting operations, prompting Kumaraswamy to question why the government has hesitated to launch a formal probe.
- Kumaraswamy claimed the Chief Minister's personal staff carried files regarding the alleged sting operations into a Cabinet meeting, questioning why the government has not disclosed the identity of the person involved.
- Reacting to the allegations in Mysuru, Shivakumar remarked, "Time will give a reply," while Leader of Opposition R Ashoka demanded an FIR, stating the claims cast suspicion on Cabinet ministers.
- Linking the controversy to the Bengaluru-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor project, Kumaraswamy argued the issue serves as a diversionary tactic from his corruption allegations, challenging the government to investigate instead of making baseless accusations.
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Sting operation allegations: Time will give a reply, says D.K. Shivakumar
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar gave a cryptic response to Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegation that he had met a person allegedly involved in a sting operation at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru.
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Kumaraswamy questions Shivakumar over sting operation row, demands probe
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has challenged Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to order an investigation into the alleged sting operation targeting him and other ministers. Kumaraswamy has also questioned the Chief Minister's claims of having evidence and demanded clarity on the identities of five ministers reportedly targeted.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy Alleges CM Shivakumar Met Sting Operator
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar met a person linked to sting operations and demanded a probe into the targeting of five Cabinet ministers. Kumaraswamy questioned the state government's inaction and sought clarification on the identity of the person and the purpose of the meeting. The Leader of Opposition also called for an FIR and investigation into the matter.
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