Karnataka Political Showdown: Allegations and Counterclaims

Karnataka Ministers clash with the BJP over allegations of fundraising for Bihar Assembly elections. BJP's accusations were met with strong rebuttals from Congress leaders, who demanded evidence. Former allegations against the BJP were resurfaced as both parties engage in a heated war of words amidst claims of corruption.

In a heated face-off, Karnataka Ministers targeted the opposition BJP on Tuesday over claims that the ruling Congress is amassing funds for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Senior BJP figures Jagadish Shettar and B Y Raghavendra accused the Congress of coercing officials to contribute financially, under the guise of renewals, for the Bihar polls. They alleged a cabinet dinner hosted by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was linked to these fundraising efforts.

Countering these accusations, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar dismissed them as baseless, demanding evidence. Shivakumar highlighted past BJP practices and reiterated that the INDIA bloc will ascend to power in Bihar, escalating a fierce political exchange.