Karnataka home minister orders high-level probe after claims of 48 politicians honey trapped; top developments | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Thursday said that two unsuccessful attempts were made to honey-trap a senior minister in the state. He called for a police investigation into the matter. “There were two attempts (on a minister), but they weren’t successful. This is not the first honey trap incident in Karnataka,”…

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Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah’s aide wants DKS removed as PCC chief – Times of India

In another sign of a widening chasm within Karnataka Congress, state PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi has called for the appointment of a new president for Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), replacing DK Shivakumar, who is on a six-month extension. Jarkiholi’s statement comes amid ongoing tension between rival factions led by Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah &…

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