Karnataka Minister Jarkiholi Claims He Was Misquoted on ED Searches, Releases Video

In a statement released today, Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi denied claims that he had been quoted about the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) search operations. He said the remarks attributed to him were fabricated and that he had not authorized or supported the searches. The minister posted a video on social media, in which he explained the misunderstanding and urged the public to verify information before sharing. The ED has been conducting investigations into several political figures, and the controversy has drawn attention to the political climate in Karnataka. No official response from the ED has been issued yet.