Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday assured the State Assembly that an inquiry would be conducted into allegations of an attempt to honeytrap several ministers and political leaders.
Responding to the Opposition’s demand for a judicial probe, Siddaramaiah stated that due process would be followed. “Once a complaint is filed, then an inquiry will be done. There is no question of saving anyone. Already, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara has ordered a high-level inquiry,” he said.
The controversy intensified after Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna claimed that approximately 48 politicians across various parties had fallen victim to such schemes. He urged the government to launch a comprehensive probe into the matter, highlighting concerns over the use of honey traps to sabotage political careers.
Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi corroborated these concerns, stating that while some honey trap attempts were unsuccessful, such incidents have been occurring in Karnataka politics for nearly two decades, affecting members from all major parties.
In light of these revelations, Dr Parameshwara announced a high-level investigation to uncover the truth behind the allegations, aiming to uphold the dignity of the Assembly and ensure transparency in the political sphere.
These developments follow a series of incidents highlighting the prevalence of honey trap schemes in Karnataka, including recent arrests related to blackmail and extortion cases targeting politicians and businessmen.
