Karnataka CM Shivakumar alleges sting operation attempt, claims to have evidence
Shivakumar said he has photographs and documents on the alleged operation and will brief Congress leaders as he urges ministers to stay cautious.
- Chief Minister Shivakumar claimed on Thursday that an attempt was made to conduct a sting operation against him after he assumed office and said he had gathered evidence on those behind the alleged operation.
- During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Shivakumar cautioned Ministers against potential covert recordings, warning that private interactions could be secretly captured and used for political purposes ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
- Speaking in New Delhi, Shivakumar alleged that BJP leaders resorted to "Criminal activities" and plans to present evidence to the Congress high command regarding the misuse of Form 7 applications during the Special Intensive Revision.
- Shivakumar previously claimed around 40 Congress MLAs and Ministers were under the Enforcement Directorate's scanner, accusing the BJP-led Central government of using the agency to politically target Congress leaders in Karnataka.
- There is no official confirmation regarding the identity of the agencies allegedly involved, and independent sources have not established the latest claims about the alleged sting operations.
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‘I know the godfather behind it’: DK Shivakumar claims honey-trap attempt after becoming CM
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged an attempt was made to honey-trap him after he took office. He claimed there is a conspiracy to fraudulently delete minority, Dalit, and Backward Class voters from electoral rolls. Shivakumar stated that pre-printed voter deletion forms were issued from BJP headquarters to local party members. He reported that his party had filed complaints leading to forms being returned from several Booth Level Of…
DK Shivakumar | Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar has made shocking allegations that a sting operation was carried out against him as soon as he took office as Chief Minister. He said that there was a conspiracy to implicate him in the sting operation.
Attempt Was Made to Trap Me Through Sting Operation After Becoming CM: Shivakumar
New Delhi/Bengaluru, October 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday claimed that an attempt was made to trap him through a sting operation after he assumed office and said he had photographs and documents to substantiate his allegations. Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar said several people had approached him […]
‘I know all of them’: DK Shivakumar claims sting operation was planned against him after becoming Karnataka CM
Claiming to have photographs and documents as proof, Shivakumar said he knows who is behind the alleged sting operation and has informed the police. Share Share Article https://www.india.com/news/india/i-know-all-of-them-dk-shivakumar-claims-sting-operation-was-planned-against-him-after-becoming-karnataka-cm-8533984/ Copy ‘I know all of them’: DK Shivakumar claims sting operation was planned against him after becoming Karnataka CM (Image: X.…
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