“48 MLAs Honey Trapped”: Targeted Karnataka Minister Calls For Probe

The Karnataka minister focused with a failed honey lure stated at the moment not simply him, however 48 MLAs have been focused this manner during the last 20 years. KN Rajanna, identified to be near Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, was focused twice, PWD (Public Works Division) Minister Satish Jarkiholi has stated. A high-level investigation shall be ordered into the matter by the state dwelling ministry because the BJP additionally demanded a probe. 

Talking on the legislative meeting at the moment, Mr Rajanna stated, “There’s a speak {that a} minister from Tumkuru has been a sufferer of honey lure. There are solely two of us from Tumkuru, one is me and the opposite is the House Minister”.

“This isn’t a brand new dialogue,’ he added. “There are 48 members who’re stated to have been victims of this. Lots of them have additionally taken a keep from the Excessive Court docket. There are such folks on either side and now my identify can be being taken. I enchantment to the House Minister to research this matter completely. If wanted, I’m able to file a grievance myself. Not less than we should always know who’s its director and who’s the actor”.

State House Minister G Parameshwara has stated {that a} high-level investigation shall be held into the matter.

“There have been two makes an attempt (on a minister), however they weren’t profitable,” Mr Jarkiholi had instructed reporters earlier at the moment after the matter was raised within the state meeting yesterday by former BJP minister V Sunil Kumar.

Mr Jarkiholi additionally stated this was not the primary time such an incidet occurred in Karnataka. 

“It has been taking place for the final 20 years. Each social gathering — Congress, BJP, and JDS — is a sufferer,” he stated, underscoring that politics shouldn’t contain such ways. Some folks exploit such conditions for political features, and it must be stopped, he stated.

“Within the earlier governments too, there have been victims of honey trapping. Some names have been heard. Now our folks’s (Congress) names are heard, if it occurs sooner or later too, it will not be stunning. This should finish,” he added.

As for the present incident, he stated he has spoken to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the house minister. “We’ve demanded {that a} grievance be filed and an investigation be performed… We’ve instructed the sufferer to return ahead and file a grievance, solely then it may be investigated and the reality will come out,” he stated.

Mr Jarikholi’s admission, although, got here as a shot-in-the arm for the BJP, which has slammed the Congress and demanded a probe. 

“Satish Jarkiholi is likely one of the most senior leaders. He is likely one of the most distinguished leaders. If he has made a press release, then it should be true,” stated senior BJP chief CT Ravi. 

“Who’s the kingpin of honey trapping? The one making the allegation isn’t a standard man however a senior chief of the Congress authorities… So, a critical investigation must be performed into this matter. I request the Chief Minister to kind a particular crew to research this matter,” he added.  

Former BJP minister V Sunil Kumar had raised the problem within the meeting on Wednesday throughout a debate on the legislation and order scenario, accusing the Congress authorities of operating a “honey-trap manufacturing unit”. He demanded that the state dwelling division examine the problem.

Final week, experiences stated two girls have been arrested for allegedly honey trapping a BJP chief in Tumakuru district. BJP chief Annappa Swamy had alleged {that a} girl had befriended him on Fb and later, he was blackmailed with their intimate movies.