Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
Speaking to reporters, she said those involved in such acts should face severe punishment and appealed to the chief minister D K Shivakumar to probe the case seriously. Mysuru: Demanding an SIT probe into an alleged sting operation targeting a political leader, Union minister of state for labour and employment Shobha Karandlaje on Monday said such things to come to an end.
She said sting operations are being carried out. People from other states are asking what is happening in our state, and she said such things bring no dignity to anyone. Claiming that there is a blackmail-driven govt in the state, she stated that people within the ruling party and govt are resorting to blackmail to run the administration. There are reports circulating that former CM Siddaramaiah was pressured through blackmail into resigning, she stated. Shobha alleged that people are being blackmailed for the sake of gaining power. She also claimed that some individuals are being threatened using digital evidence.