Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna has alleged that at least 48 politicians, including national leaders, have been honey-trapped, urging the state home minister to launch an investigation into the matter.
During a budget session discussion in the Karnataka Assembly, BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal claimed that an attempt had been made to honey-trap Rajanna.
“This is a bad culture. People’s representatives are being blackmailed,” ANI quoted Yatnal as saying.
Responding to the claim, Rajanna acknowledged the allegations and expressed concern over what he described as a growing menace.
“Many people say Karnataka has become a CD and pen drive factory. This is a serious allegation. It is being said that an influential minister from Tumakuru has been caught in a honey trap. The ones from Tumakuru are G Parameshwara and me,” Rajanna said in the Assembly.
He further stated that he would submit a formal complaint and called on Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara to investigate the issue.
Claims of a Wider Conspiracy
The minister alleged that individuals involved in making CDs and pen drives had honey-trapped politicians from different parties, extending beyond Karnataka.
“They belong to two different political parties. This issue is not limited to our state—it extends to the national level, involving leaders from various political parties across the country. I won’t respond to the allegations against me here. I will give a written complaint to the home minister. This must be investigated. Let it be revealed who the producers and directors behind this are. The public must know,” Rajanna said.
He reiterated his demand for an inquiry, stating that there were recordings of 48 politicians.
“There are pen drives of 48 individuals from two parties. This is a dangerous menace. This is now a public issue. They attempted it on me too. I have evidence. I will file a complaint. Let it be revealed who is involved,” media agency quoted the minister as saying.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara assured that the matter would be investigated thoroughly.
“If we have to uphold the dignity of the House, this issue must be concluded appropriately. If Rajanna submits a written request, based on that, I will order a high-level investigation. The truth must come out,” he said in the Assembly.
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