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Kumaraswamy alleges Shivakumar involved in Rs 600‑crore contract killing scheme
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 01:04 PM
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Former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has accused senior Congress leader K. Shivakumar of a Rs 600‑crore contract killing deal, sparking a political row.
Former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy publicly alleged that senior Congress leader K. Shivakumar is linked to a Rs 600-crore contract killing arrangement. The accusation was made during a press interaction in Mangalore, where Kumaraswamy claimed the deal was aimed at eliminating political opponents.
Kumaraswamy said he possesses documentary evidence pointing to financial transfers and covert communications that tie Shivakumar to the alleged plot. He urged law‑enforcement agencies to investigate the matter promptly and warned that such activities threaten democratic processes.
Shivakumar has not responded to the allegations as of the time of publication. The claim has intensified intra‑state political tensions, with opposition parties demanding a thorough inquiry while the ruling coalition has called for calm and adherence to due process.
The controversy adds to a series of recent political disputes in Karnataka, where rival factions within the Congress and the BJP are vying for influence ahead of upcoming local elections.
Kumaraswamy said he possesses documentary evidence pointing to financial transfers and covert communications that tie Shivakumar to the alleged plot. He urged law‑enforcement agencies to investigate the matter promptly and warned that such activities threaten democratic processes.
Shivakumar has not responded to the allegations as of the time of publication. The claim has intensified intra‑state political tensions, with opposition parties demanding a thorough inquiry while the ruling coalition has called for calm and adherence to due process.
The controversy adds to a series of recent political disputes in Karnataka, where rival factions within the Congress and the BJP are vying for influence ahead of upcoming local elections.