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Marshalls dragged BJP MLAs who had been suspended after they demanded a probe led by the sitting Excessive Court docket decide into the alleged try to honey-trap lawmakers.
Marshalls escort a BJP MLA after he was suspended by the Karnataka meeting speaker over ruckus brought about whereas demanding a probe into the alleged honey-trap row. (IMAGE: CNN-News18)
A minimum of 18 Karnataka’s BJP MLAs had been suspended after they allegedly created a ruckus within the Karnataka Meeting demanding a judicial probe by a sitting Excessive Court docket decide into the alleged “honey-trap” try involving a minister and different lawmakers on Friday.
Opposition BJP MLAs had been taken out of the meeting by marshals of the Karnataka legislative meeting.
Karnataka Congress leaders backed the choice and stated that the opposition MLAs disrespected the home by tearing paperwork and protesting the effectively of the Parliament.
The MLAs of BJP and JD(S) stormed into the effectively of the Home and had been protesting with CDs in hand and continued to slogan whilst Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured them of a high-level probe.
Cooperation Minister KH Rajanna, knowledgeable the meeting on Thursday, that makes an attempt had been made to honey-trap him and that not less than 48 politicians throughout events had fallen sufferer to comparable schemes.
“Rajanna has spoken about an try to honey-trap him. House Minister G Parameshwara has already responded, stating {that a} high-level investigation might be performed. Let Rajanna file a grievance. All Congress, BJP, and JD(S) members might be offered safety. Those that have violated the legislation have to be punished accordingly,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged, in response to information company PTI.
“It’s our duty to guard all residents of the state. We’ll guarantee a high-level investigation,” he additional added.
The Karnataka Chief Minister stated that nobody could be protected, no matter their place, and that the federal government would guarantee a radical investigation and vital motion.
House Minister Parameshwara reiterated that Rajanna had expressed his intent to file a grievance and had requested an investigation however had but to formally submit it.
“I’ve already assured the Home that I’ll get the matter investigated. I’m dedicated to a high-level probe. I’ll talk about the character of the investigation with the Chief Minister, and we’ll resolve accordingly, contemplating your options,” he added.
However opposition leaders demanded that the federal government make clear the character of the probe and insisted on an investigation led by a sitting Excessive Court docket decide, citing that the case is of a high-profile nature.
“What’s the intelligence division doing? The CM should present solutions, as intelligence falls underneath his purview.” Chief of the Opposition R Ashok famous that since Rajanna had alleged honey traps involving central leaders, ministers, and political figures throughout all events, the federal government ought to order a judicial probe led by a sitting Excessive Court docket decide.
“If ministers aren’t protected, who will shield us? If somebody is making an attempt to get rid of others for the CM’s chair, the place is the morality?” he requested.
Expressing frustration on the continued calls for, Siddaramaiah requested, “What extra would you like when we now have already assured a high-level probe and promised to contemplate your options? Parameshwara and I’ll talk about and resolve.” Because the Chief Minister started his response to the finances dialogue, BJP and JD(S) members stormed into the effectively of the Home once more, shouting slogans reminiscent of “Down with the honey-trap authorities” and “Save Minister Rajanna.”
Earlier within the day, as quickly because the Home convened, BJP MLA Sunil Kumar raised the problem of the honey-trap controversy involving politicians and demanded a solution from Siddaramaiah earlier than he responded to the controversy on the 2025–26 State Price range.
Citing Minister Ok N Rajanna’s assertion from yesterday and arguing that it had lowered the dignity of the Home, Kumar stated, “If a minister has to return to the Home and declare that there was an try to honey-trap him whereas requesting a probe from the House Minister, what does that say in regards to the scenario? How is the cupboard functioning? Is there no morality left within the cupboard and the Chief Minister?” Kumar additionally urged Siddaramaiah to announce the main points of the high-level probe and make sure the safety of all Home members.
At this level, Minister Priyank Kharge alleged that comparable incidents occurred throughout the earlier BJP authorities, with a number of ministers acquiring court docket stays. He stated, “These points had been by no means mentioned within the Home.” This led to a heated trade between the ruling and opposition events.
(with inputs from PTI)
