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Kumaraswamy Urges Shivakumar to Investigate Alleged Sting Operation in Karnataka
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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Former Karnataka chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has called on the current CM B. S. Shivakumar to launch a probe into a sting operation that allegedly implicates political figures.
Former Karnataka chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has publicly challenged the sitting chief minister B. S. Shivakumar to investigate a sting operation that has surfaced in the state. The operation, which allegedly captured conversations involving several political leaders, has raised questions about possible misconduct.
Kumaraswamy, who has been a vocal critic of the current administration, urged the Shivakumar government to set up an independent inquiry to examine the evidence and determine whether any laws were breached. He said the matter requires a transparent and impartial investigation.
The call comes amid growing public scrutiny of political conduct in Karnataka. While Shivakumar has not yet responded to the demand, the issue has already sparked debate among opposition parties and civil society groups.
If a probe is launched, it could lead to formal investigations and potentially legal action against those implicated. The outcome of such an inquiry will be closely watched by the state's political landscape.
Kumaraswamy, who has been a vocal critic of the current administration, urged the Shivakumar government to set up an independent inquiry to examine the evidence and determine whether any laws were breached. He said the matter requires a transparent and impartial investigation.
The call comes amid growing public scrutiny of political conduct in Karnataka. While Shivakumar has not yet responded to the demand, the issue has already sparked debate among opposition parties and civil society groups.
If a probe is launched, it could lead to formal investigations and potentially legal action against those implicated. The outcome of such an inquiry will be closely watched by the state's political landscape.