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BJP cites leaked audio to allege Karnataka cabinet bribes
The BJP on Friday seized on a leaked audio conversation between two Congress functionaries to allege that ministerial berths in the Karnataka cabinet were secured through bribes. BJP MP Anurag Thakur demanded…
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The BJP on Friday seized on a leaked audio conversation between two Congress functionaries to allege that ministerial berths in the Karnataka cabinet were secured through bribes. BJP MP Anurag Thakur demanded replies from Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, citing the tape which claims 80% of ministers paid for their posts. Thakur also questioned why B Nagendra, who faces an ED case, was inducted into the cabinet.
Karnataka BJP’s Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, who released the audio, alleged that the party's high command had accepted offerings for cabinet positions. The BJP specifically pointed to senior Congress functionary HK Patil, suggesting he was denied a berth because he did not pay. The Congress has not yet responded to the allegations.
The Indian Opinion
The BJP's reliance on an unverified audio clip to accuse Congress of selling cabinet berths is a familiar game of political tit-for-tat. Without independent verification, the tape proves nothing except that both parties are quick to weaponise rumours. The real test will be whether the government orders a forensic audit of the recording or if it remains a campaign tool until the next election.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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