Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has addressed allegations made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The allegations suggest that the BJP has attempted to bribe Congress MLAs with substantial sums of money to destabilize the current government.
Allegations of Rs 50 Crore Bribes
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the BJP of offering Rs 50 crore to each of 50 Congress MLAs in an effort to topple the government. This claim has sparked a heated political debate and raised concerns about the integrity of the political process in Karnataka.
Deputy CM’s Response
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated, “A lot of information is coming from the BJP side that they have spoken to our MLAs. I will discuss this with the CM.” His remarks indicate that the Congress party is taking these allegations seriously and plans to address them at the highest levels of the state government.
VIDEO | "A lot of information is coming from the BJP side that they have spoken to our MLAs. I will discuss this with the CM," says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivkumar (@DKShivakumar) on CM Siddaramaiah's allegations against BJP of offering Rs 50 crore bribe each to 50 Congress MLAs… pic.twitter.com/gYFE6yZ0ez
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Political Repercussions
The allegations have the potential to create substantial political turmoil in Karnataka. If proven true, they could lead to a major scandal and impact the stability of the current government.
BJP Denies
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly denied the allegations made by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to BJP leaders, these claims are baseless and politically motivated. They argue that the accusations are an attempt by the Congress to divert attention from their own governance issues and to malign the BJP’s image.
A senior BJP spokesperson stated, “These allegations are completely unfounded and are a desperate attempt by the Congress to cover up their failures. The BJP has always adhered to ethical political practices and will continue to do so.” The party has also called for a thorough investigation to clear the air and ensure that the truth prevails.
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