Opposition Accused of Shielding Those Behind Karnataka Sting

Bharatiya Janata Party legislator B. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged that Siddaramaiah was blackmailed over a private matter, forcing him to resign from his ministerial post. Kumaraswamy highlighted Siddaramaiah’s eight‑year tenure as chief minister and his reputation for serving the common man before questioning who benefits from the current narrative. He blamed the Congress leadership for fostering an "unhealthy political environment" that enables such smear campaigns.