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Karnataka CM Shivakumar Welcomes Probe Into JD-S Sting Allegations
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:30
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Welcomes Probe Into JD-S Sting Allegations
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated he is fully prepared to hand over documents for any inquiry regarding the JD-S sting allegations.
- •Union Minister and JD-S state president H D Kumaraswamy demanded a CBI probe into the alleged sting operation targeting ministers.
- •Kumaraswamy claimed that former chief minister Siddaramaiah was also a victim of the purported operation.
- •Siddaramaiah has approached a court seeking an injunction against false publicity on social media.
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Union Minister and JD(S) state president H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded a CBI probe into the alleged sting operation controversy, questioning why the Karnataka government had not initiated an official investigation and claiming it also targeted former chief minister Siddaramaiah to force him out of office.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar welcomed the inquiry call, stating he was ready to gather and provide all necessary documents and evidence for any probe into the matter.
Amidst allegations that he was a victim of the sting operation and claims that it forced him to give up the chief minister post, Siddaramaiah approached a court seeking an injunction against false publicity on social media.
