Karnataka Politics: Kharge Fights Back Amidst Controversy

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge faces accusations from the BJP relating to a civil contractor's suicide. Allegations suggest a close aide's involvement, but Kharge dismisses these claims, citing lack of evidence. He counters that the BJP's targeting is ideologically motivated, drawing parallels with past Congress campaigns.

In a recent political controversy in Karnataka, Minister Priyank Kharge has been at the center of BJP's accusations regarding the suicide of civil contractor Sachin Panchal.

The BJP alleges that Kharge's close aide, Raju Kapanur, was involved, a claim Kharge staunchly denies due to a lack of evidence. This comes amidst BJP's aggressive poster campaign against the minister.

Kharge argues that the BJP's motives are ideologically driven, adhering to 'Manuvadi' beliefs, in contrast to his alignment with the philosophies of Basaveshwara and B R Ambedkar.