Karnataka CM Shivakumar alleges sting operation attempt, claims to have evidence
First reported 8 Oct, 01:12 UTCUpdated 16h ago3 sources
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BENGALURU: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday claimed that an attempt had been made to conduct a sting operation on him after he assumed office and said he had gathered evidence on those behind the alleged operation. He reportedly cautioned his colleagues during Tuesday's cabinet meeting about potential sting…
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is learnt to have warned his Cabinet colleagues to remain vigilant against possible sting operations, amid reports that private agencies could be secretly recording Ministers’ conversations, meetings, and movements
BENGALURU: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had used a “sting operation” against his predecessor, Siddaramaiah, and that it was instrumental in his removal from the CM’s post. KPCC Media and Communication Department chairman Ramesh…
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- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar cautions Ministers against possible ‘sting operations’ (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is learnt to have warned his Cabinet colleagues to remain vigilant against possible sting operations, amid reports that private agencies could be secretly recording Ministers’ conversations, meetings, and movements
- Kumaraswamy alleges Shivakumar used ‘sting operation’ to remove Siddaramaiah as CM, Congress rejects claim (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
BENGALURU: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had used a “sting operation” against his predecessor, Siddaramaiah, and that it was instrumental in his removal from the CM’s post. KPCC Media and Communication Department chairman Ramesh…
- HD Kumaraswamy alleges DK Shivakumar used sting operation to oust Siddaramaiah (opens The News Minute in a new tab)
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday, October 7, alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had conducted a “sting operation” against his predecessor Siddaramaiah and that the material was used to force him out of the post. Kumaraswamy made the allegation while reacting to Shivakumar’s reported warning…



