Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Karnataka Excise Minister Faces Bribery Scandal
The BJP in Karnataka has accused the Excise Department of a huge bribery scam worth Rs 2,500 crore.
They say bribes were taken through the sale of liquor licenses.
The BJP leader, R Ashok, claimed that specific amounts were charged for different types of licenses.
He also said that the money was being used to fund elections in other states.
The BJP is demanding that the Excise Minister resign because of these allegations.
A formal complaint has been filed against the Minister, and an audio clip allegedly mentions his name in connection with the bribery.
The Minister has denied the allegations and stated he would not resign.
The government has dismissed the BJP's demand, calling for an investigation to take place.
Karnataka BJP alleges a Rs 2,500 crore bribery scam in the Excise Department.
Bribes were allegedly collected through the auctioning of liquor licenses.
Specific amounts were allegedly charged for different categories of licenses.
The money was allegedly diverted to fund elections in Assam and Maharashtra.
The BJP demands the resignation of Excise Minister R B Thimmapur.
- Who
- Karnataka BJP, Leader of Opposition R Ashok, Excise Minister R B Thimmapur, Complainant Lakshminarayana
- What
- Allegations of a Rs 2,500 crore bribery scam in the Excise Department, formal complaint filed against Excise Minister R B Thimmapur
- When
- Allegations made on Sunday, complaint filed subsequently
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Alleged diversion of funds to elections in Assam and Maharashtra, demand for resignation of Excise Minister
- Alleged Bribery Amount
- Rs 2,500 crore
- Alleged Bribe Collection Method
- Auctioning of liquor licenses
- Alleged Bribe Amount for CL-7 License
- Rs 1.25 crore each
- Alleged Bribe Amount for CL-2 License
- Rs 1.5 crore each
- Alleged Bribe Amount for CL-9 License
- Rs 92 crore
- Alleged Bribe Amount for Mini-Brewery License
- Rs 2.5 crore
- Alleged Purpose of Bribery
- Funding elections in Assam and Maharashtra
- Demand Made by BJP
- Resignation of Excise Minister R B Thimmapur
- Complainant
- Lakshminarayana
- Alleged Bribe Amount Demanded from Complainant
- Rs 80 lakh
- Bribe Amount Accepted by Officials
- Rs 25 lakh
- Minister's Response
- Denied allegations, stated he would not resign
- Government's Response
- Dismissed BJP's demand, called for investigation
