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Priyank Kharge Accuses Centre of Targeting Karnataka Government’s Image
Priyank Kharge is a minister in Karnataka.
He says the central government is trying to hurt the state government’s reputation.
He says central agencies and sting operations are part of this effort.
Kharge has not yet shared all the information he says he has.
He challenged a BJP leader to make a formal complaint so an investigation could be ordered.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar had also warned ministers about possible sting operations.
Kharge criticized the Centre for not allowing a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.
He also said an allegation about YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s nationality was false and asked for evidence.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused the Centre of trying to tarnish the state government’s image through central agencies and sting operations.
Kharge said he would disclose what he called authentic information at a time he considered appropriate.
He challenged BJP leader R Ashoka to file a formal complaint, saying he would order an investigation if one was submitted.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar had warned ministers about possible sting operations and later said attempts had been made against him.
Kharge also criticized the Centre over a denied protest at Jantar Mantar and rejected Bhaskar Rao’s allegations about YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s nationality.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge made the accusations; Chief Minister D K Shivakumar had also raised concerns about possible sting operations.
- What
- Kharge accused the Centre of seeking to tarnish the Karnataka government’s image through central agencies and sting operations.
- Where
- Kharge spoke to reporters in Bengaluru; Shivakumar also addressed reporters in New Delhi.
- When
- Kharge spoke on October 10; the report identifies the day as Friday but does not state a year.
- Why
- Kharge said the Centre was acting to tarnish the state government’s image; he did not disclose the information he said supported his claim.
Kharge’s allegations
Demand for formal investigation
Alleged sting operation
Kharge’s allegations
Kharge accused the Centre of using central agencies and sting operations in a concerted effort to tarnish the Karnataka government’s image.
Demand for formal investigation
Kharge said BJP leaders seeking a probe should file a formal complaint; he said he would order an investigation if one were submitted.
Disclosure of information
Kharge’s allegations
Kharge said he would share authentic information at an appropriate time and decide when and with whom to disclose it.
Demand for formal investigation
BJP leaders were demanding an investigation into the alleged sting operation, according to Kharge.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Priyank Kharge, Karnataka minister
- Accused party
- The Centre
- Agencies named
- CBI, Income Tax Department and Enforcement Directorate
- Complaint challenge
- Kharge asked BJP leader R Ashoka to file a formal complaint if he wanted an investigation.
- Chief minister’s warning
- D K Shivakumar cautioned ministers to stay alert to possible sting operations.
- Protest issue
- Kharge questioned the Centre’s refusal to permit a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.
- Prisoner transfers
- Kharge said no prisoners were being shifted at present.
Quotes
Priyank Kharge
Karnataka minister who made the accusations against the Centre.
“Very clearly, I have said that the Centre is making a concerted effort to tarnish our government’s image through the CBI, IT, ED and sting operations.”
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“Why are they so afraid of people exercising their democratic right to protest?”
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