BJP Accused of Twisting Corruption Report in Karnataka

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of misrepresenting a 2019 corruption report by Upa Lokayukta B Veerappa, which referenced 63% corruption under the previous BJP government. Opposition Leader R Ashoka maintains the corruption was during Congress's current rule, sparking a political debate with clarifications from both sides.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of distorting Upa Lokayukta B Veerappa's remarks regarding a 63% corruption rate in the state. Siddaramaiah asserts that Veerappa's comments referred to a 2019 report during the BJP's governance, contrary to the opposition's claims about the current Congress administration.

In response, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka contends that Veerappa's statements were explicitly about corruption during Congress's ongoing tenure. He challenges the veracity of Siddaramaiah's claims, urging him to watch Veerappa's speech to understand the context better. Ashoka maintains that the media has accurately reported the situation.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar echoes Siddaramaiah's stance by questioning the accuracy of Ashoka's assertions and encourages a closer examination of the report's timeline. Meanwhile, the political spat continues to unfold, with both parties leveraging the report to address allegations of corruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)