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Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar hold secret talks amid sting controversy
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:26
Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar hold secret talks amid sting controversy
- •A sting operation video allegedly involving former CM Siddaramaiah has sparked a major political storm in Karnataka.
- •CM DK Shivakumar visited Siddaramaiah at his Mysuru residence and held a half-hour secret discussion.
- •Shivakumar offered moral support to Siddaramaiah, assuring him that the party stands firmly behind him.
- •Bengaluru Cyber Crime police are actively investigating the sting and have questioned 15 people in connection with the YouTube channel Karnataka Honeytrap.
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During their half-hour secret meeting at Siddaramaiah's Kuvempunagar residence, CM DK Shivakumar extended moral support and reassured him by saying, 'Don't worry, we are all with you.'
The cyber crime police have intensified their investigation by questioning 15 people and tracing the creation of a YouTube channel named 'Karnataka Honeytrap'. They have listed all 54 subscribers of the channel to question them regarding the four uploaded videos.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleged that former CM Siddaramaiah did not leave his position voluntarily but was forced to step down due to pressure from a sting operation conducted by DK Shivakumar that recorded his confidential activities.
