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Shivakumar Alleges Sting Operation Attempt After Becoming Chief Minister
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says someone tried to trap him with a sting operation after he became chief minister.
He says he has photographs and documents about what happened.
He also says he told the police and warned government officials to be careful.
Shivakumar claims he knows who organized and paid for the alleged operations, but he did not share all the details.
He says other people may also have been targeted.
BJP leaders have made separate accusations about Congress and sting operations.
H.D. Kumaraswamy also questioned Shivakumar about warnings he gave to ministers.
The article does not provide independent proof of the allegations.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said an attempt was made to trap him through a sting operation after he became chief minister.
He said he had photographs and documents, knew who was involved and had informed the police.
Shivakumar said he had warned officials to be cautious, alleging that government officers could be trapped unnecessarily.
He alleged that people had been hired and that he knew who was behind and financing the operations, but did not provide further details.
BJP leaders accused Congress of using sting operations for blackmail, while Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar over his warnings to ministers.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made the allegations; BJP leaders and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy also commented.
- What
- Shivakumar alleged that an attempt was made to trap him through a sting operation and said he had evidence and informed police.
- Where
- Shivakumar addressed reporters in New Delhi; the allegations concern Karnataka.
- When
- Shivakumar spoke on Thursday; H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.Y. Vijayendra made comments on Wednesday.
- Why
- Shivakumar said he wanted to caution officials about alleged sting operations that could trap them unnecessarily.
Shivakumar's claims
Criticism from political opponents
Who is behind the alleged operations
Shivakumar's claims
Shivakumar said people had tried to trap him, claimed he knew who was involved and financing the operations, and said he had evidence.
Criticism from political opponents
BJP leaders alleged that Congress has a history of conducting sting operations and using them to blackmail people; the article does not provide evidence substantiating either side's claims.
Warnings to ministers and officials
Shivakumar's claims
Shivakumar said he cautioned officials because government officers could be trapped unnecessarily.
Criticism from political opponents
H.D. Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar over his warning to Cabinet colleagues to be cautious about their movements and interactions.
Key facts
- Official making allegation
- D.K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister
- Alleged conduct
- An attempt to trap him through a sting operation after he became chief minister
- Evidence claimed
- Photographs and documents; Shivakumar said he had informed police
- Reported location
- Shivakumar addressed reporters in New Delhi
- Other comments
- H.D. Kumaraswamy questioned Shivakumar; B.Y. Vijayendra and R. Ashoka made allegations about Congress
- Status
- The article reports allegations and counterclaims; it does not establish them as proven
Quotes
D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister
“An attempt was made to trap me after I became the Chief Minister. A few people approached me. I have photographs. I know who the father of these sting operations is.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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