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Anurag Thakur Blames Congress for Alleged 'Berth' Offerings in Karnataka Cabinet Row
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🗓 08 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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Anurag Thakur, a senior BJP leader, accused the Congress party of offering bribes for berths during a Karnataka cabinet meeting, sparking a heated row in the state’s political arena.
Anurag Thakur, a prominent BJP figure, publicly accused the Congress party of offering bribes for cabinet berths in Karnataka. The allegation surfaced during a heated discussion in the state cabinet, where Thakur claimed that Congress members had approached him with illicit proposals. The BJP leader demanded a formal investigation and threatened to expose the alleged deals if no action was taken. Congress representatives denied the accusations, calling them baseless and politically motivated. The incident has intensified tensions between the two parties ahead of upcoming state elections.