Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Anurag Thakur attacks Congress over 'offerings for Cabinet berths' allegations
Two big political groups in India, the BJP and the Congress, are arguing with each other.
A BJP leader named Anurag Thakur made some serious accusations against Congress.
He said some people might have to give money or gifts, which he called 'offerings', to get important government jobs.
His claims came from an audio recording that became popular online.
The recording is said to show Congress leaders talking about how ministers get their jobs.
Mr. Thakur said the recording claims most ministers paid for their Cabinet seats.
He asked the Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and another leader, Rahul Gandhi, to explain.
He also questioned why a new minister in Karnataka, who is being investigated by officers, got the job.
Right now, we only know what Mr. Thakur says, not the Congress party's answer.
BJP Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur attacked Congress over a viral audio clip alleging 'offerings' were taken in exchange for Cabinet berths.
The audio clip allegedly featured former Minister R B Thimmapur and former MLA S G Nanjayyanamath.
Thakur claimed the tape alleged 80 per cent of ministers pay for their seats through offerings to the Congress high command.
He urged Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to respond to the corruption allegations.
Thakur questioned the induction of Karnataka Cabinet Minister B. Nagendra, who faces an ED case linked to the Valmiki scheme.
- Who
- BJP Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur, targeting Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- Anurag Thakur alleged that Congress grants Cabinet berths in exchange for 'offerings' to the party high command, citing a viral audio clip.
- When
- Friday, amid lobbying within the Karnataka Congress ahead of portfolio allocation.
- Where
- New Delhi, concerning the Karnataka Congress and the state Cabinet.
- Why
- Because of a viral audio clip reportedly featuring Congress leaders discussing offerings in exchange for Cabinet positions.
- Accuser
- Anurag Thakur, BJP Lok Sabha MP
- Target
- Indian National Congress
- Allegation
- Cabinet berths granted in exchange for 'offerings' to the party high command
- Source
- Viral audio clip allegedly featuring R B Thimmapur and S G Nanjayyanamath
- Claimed share
- 80 per cent of ministers allegedly paid for their seats
- Leaders challenged
- Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
- State in focus
- Karnataka
- Minister questioned
- B. Nagendra, facing an ED case over the Valmiki scheme