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Karnataka Sting Row: CM Siddaramaiah Meets Rahul Gandhi to Discuss Controversy
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:03 AM
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru to address the ongoing Karnataka sting controversy.
Bengaluru, Karnataka – In a bid to calm the political turbulence surrounding the recent sting operation that implicated several senior officials, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday. The discussion was convened shortly after the video footage, allegedly showing covert recordings of political conversations, went viral and sparked widespread debate across the state.
Both leaders refrained from making public statements during the encounter, but sources close to the meeting said they exchanged views on the need for a transparent inquiry. Siddaramaiah emphasized the government's commitment to cooperate with any investigative agency, while Gandhi urged the opposition to ensure that the probe remains free from political interference.
Political analysts noted that the meeting underscores the heightened stakes for the ruling party ahead of the upcoming state elections. The sting row has already led to calls for resignations from several ministers, and the dialogue between the two leaders is seen as an attempt to manage the fallout and restore public confidence.
The Karnataka government has announced that a special committee will be formed to examine the authenticity of the video and recommend further action. Meanwhile, both parties have indicated that they will continue to engage with each other as the investigation proceeds, signalling a cautious but cooperative approach to a volatile situation.
Both leaders refrained from making public statements during the encounter, but sources close to the meeting said they exchanged views on the need for a transparent inquiry. Siddaramaiah emphasized the government's commitment to cooperate with any investigative agency, while Gandhi urged the opposition to ensure that the probe remains free from political interference.
Political analysts noted that the meeting underscores the heightened stakes for the ruling party ahead of the upcoming state elections. The sting row has already led to calls for resignations from several ministers, and the dialogue between the two leaders is seen as an attempt to manage the fallout and restore public confidence.
The Karnataka government has announced that a special committee will be formed to examine the authenticity of the video and recommend further action. Meanwhile, both parties have indicated that they will continue to engage with each other as the investigation proceeds, signalling a cautious but cooperative approach to a volatile situation.