Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the BJP of attempting to dislodge his government through money power and Operation Kamala. This comes after the temple trust released a video that allegedly shows Siddaramaiah asking for a bribe. A massive security deployment has been made outside the CM's residence in Bengaluru after the High Court dismissed his petition.
Karnataka Political Turmoil: Siddaramaiah Accuses BJP of Inducing Defections
Amidst escalating political tensions in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Siddaramaiah has accused the BJP of orchestrating "Operation Kamala," a covert operation aimed at toppling his government through monetary inducements and defections.
This accusation stems from a recently released video by a temple trust, allegedly showing Siddaramaiah soliciting a bribe. The video has sparked widespread controversy, leading to the High Court dismissing a petition filed by the Chief Minister.
Background
Operation Kamala is a term used to describe the practice of encouraging defections from the ruling party to gain control of a state government. This strategy has been employed by various political parties in the past, including the BJP.
In Karnataka, the BJP has been accused of attempting to induce defections from the ruling Congress-JD(S) coalition government. The party has been accused of offering monetary incentives and ministerial positions to lure MLAs away from the ruling alliance.
Recent Developments
The release of the purported bribe video has heightened the political crisis in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah has vehemently denied the allegations, calling the video a "fake" attempt to defame him. The BJP, meanwhile, has dismissed Siddaramaiah's accusations as politically motivated.
Following the High Court's dismissal of Siddaramaiah's petition, security has been beefed up outside the Chief Minister's residence in Bengaluru. The state government has also deployed additional security forces to prevent potential protests and violence.
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