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Congress a 'sting operation factory', says Opposition leader
Karnataka's Opposition leader demands CBI probe into alleged sting targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
In brief
Karnataka's Opposition leader demands CBI probe into alleged sting targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, accused Congress of running sting operations and demanded a CBI investigation. Originally reported by The Hindu.
Opposition leader attacks Congress
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, called Congress a sting operation factory on Tuesday, October thirteen.
Sting targeting Siddaramaiah alleged
Narayanaswamy alleged a sting operation targeted former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disturb him while resting at home away from electoral politics.
CBI investigation demanded
The Opposition leader urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to hand the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for transparent investigation.
Delhi protest treatment criticized
Narayanaswamy condemned how Chief Minister Shivakumar was treated during a protest in Delhi, calling it an insult to Karnataka and demanding Rahul Gandhi apologize.
“The way the Chief Minister was treated during the protest in Delhi, where he was practically pushed back, was improper.”
Congress opposes Special Intensive Revision
Narayanaswamy objected to Congress's Supreme Court rally opposing the Special Intensive Revision process, which has received public and ministerial approval.
Drought relief inadequate, he charges
Narayanaswamy criticized the state government for neglecting farmers amid severe drought, crop damage, water scarcity and fodder shortages across rural regions.
BJP released more drought aid before
During B.S. Yediyurappa's tenure as Chief Minister, the BJP government released twenty five thousand rupees per acre to drought hit farmers, Narayanaswamy recalled.
Reservation law struck down by court
Narayanaswamy faulted the government for failing to convince the High Court, which struck down the two thousand twenty two law raising SC reservation from fifteen percent to seventeen percent and ST from three percent to…
BJP confident in council elections
Narayanaswamy expressed strong confidence that NDA candidate Shashil Namoshi would secure decisive victory in Teachers' Constituency elections, with the alliance winning all four contested seats.
The takeaway
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, accused Congress of running sting operations and demanded a CBI investigation.


