Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the Congress of having a history of using sting operations to allegedly blackmail political opponents and demanded clarification from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the latest allegations of corruption.
Vijayendra alleged that Congress leaders have previously used the name of sting operations to target individuals and create political pressure. He said the party should explain its position on the allegations instead of remaining silent.
The BJP leader also sought a clear response from Shivakumar, particularly over the corruption-related allegations that have emerged in the state.Vijayendra said the issue raises serious questions about transparency and accountability in the government.
He urged the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to come forward and clarify the matter before the public.
The BJP has continued to target the Congress government in Karnataka over allegations of corruption and governance, while the ruling party has rejected several charges levelled by the opposition.