Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Congress Files Complaint Over BJP's 'Scam Lords' Post
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) filed a complaint against the BJP's official X account for posting offensive and defamatory content about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and other state ministers.
The BJP had shared an image calling these leaders 'scam lords' and accused the state government of running a 'scam empire.'
The KPCC alleges that the post was intended to mislead the public and disturb social harmony.
The police have acknowledged the complaint.
The BJP has been accusing the Congress-led Karnataka government of corruption, citing a remark by Justice Veerappa about 63% corruption in the state.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed these claims, saying the opposition is distorting facts to divert attention from its own governance record.
KPCC filed a complaint against BJP's X account for offensive and defamatory posts targeting Karnataka leaders.
BJP shared an image calling Congress leaders 'scam lords' and accused the state government of running a 'scam empire.'
Police acknowledged the complaint filed by the KPCC at the Cyber Crime Police Station.
BJP alleges 63% corruption in the Karnataka government, citing Justice Veerappa's remark.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed BJP's claims, accusing the opposition of distorting facts.
- Who
- Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) and Karnataka BJP
- What
- Complaint filed against BJP's X post accusing Karnataka leaders of corruption
- When
- After BJP shared the post on X
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- BJP alleges corruption in Karnataka government, KPCC accuses BJP of character assassination
- Complaint Filed By
- Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)
- Complaint Filed Against
- Karnataka BJP's official X (formerly Twitter) handle
- Allegations
- Offensive and defamatory posts targeting Karnataka leaders
- BJP's Accusation
- 63% corruption in the Karnataka government
- Congress's Response
- Accusations are baseless and opposition is twisting facts
- Police Action
- Complaint acknowledged by Cyber Crime Police Station
Sources
BJP Calls Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar "Scam Lord" On X, Complaint Filed
Bengaluru: Case filed against Karnataka BJP over defamatory X post targeting CM Siddaramiah, Dy CM Shivakumar
Congress files cybercrime complaint over BJP’s ‘scam lords’, 'scam empire' post on X
Scams, infighting Cong’s permanent model of governance, alleges BJP
No interference by CM’s son Yathindra, says DKS
