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Kumaraswamy Demands Probe Into Karnataka Sting Operation Controversy
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News18•11-10-2026, 17:45
Kumaraswamy Demands Probe Into Karnataka Sting Operation Controversy
- •Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has intensified criticism of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the alleged sting operation controversy and demanded a formal probe.
- •Kumaraswamy challenged Shivakumar to disclose the identities of the five ministers allegedly targeted and to reveal who is behind the operation.
- •Kumaraswamy alleged that the sting operation was orchestrated by D.K. Shivakumar's camp to force Siddaramaiah to step down from the Chief Minister post.
- •The Union Minister also claimed the controversy is a diversion tactic to distract the public from irregularities he exposed regarding the NICE project.
- •Shivakumar maintained that entrapment attempts were made against him and stated he has collected evidence and photographs identifying those involved.
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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy demanded a formal investigation into the alleged sting operation controversy involving Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, questioning why the identities of the five targeted ministers had not been disclosed.
HD Kumaraswamy alleged that former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was pressured to step down by the Congress high command after being confronted with material obtained from a sting operation, which was allegedly orchestrated to pave the way for DK Shivakumar.
DK Shivakumar maintained that attempts were made to entrap him and government officials after he assumed office, stating that he has collected concrete evidence, including photographs and documents, identifying those behind the operation.
