Current Date 24 Dec, 2024

Karnataka BJP Chief Vijayendra rejects charge that he attempted to bribe Manippady

Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra denied bribery allegations leveled by CM Siddaramaiah and Congress leaders. Siddaramaiah claimed Vijayendra offered Anwar Manippady ₹150 crore to suppress a Waqf encroachment report during Yediyurappa's tenure. Vijayendra questioned the logic of the allegation, while Manippady denied receiving any such offer. Home Minister Parameshwara claimed video footage exists of Manippady's earlier accusation.