Priyank Kharge alleges 'sting' operation has political motives

Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated that the 'sting' operation was conducted for political motives, aiming to damage the reputation of Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar and tarnish the Congress party. He added that such actions might be undertaken by individuals who wish to rise politically, such as MLAs, MLCs, MPs, or corporation board chairpersons. Kharge asserted that no Congress MLA, MP, or major leader was involved in such an act, stating that videos can be uploaded from any private network or mobile. He concluded by saying that conducting a 'sting' operation against a leader like Siddaramaiah has caused embarrassment to the party, and that internal and personal political ambitions should not be mixed with this case.