Kumaraswamy demands probe into Shivakumar's alleged hotel meeting

H.D. Kumaraswamy has stepped up pressure on Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, criticizing his silence over a sting operation and demanding clarification on his movements ahead of a recent Cabinet meeting. The former Karnataka Chief Minister has urged authorities to investigate claims that Shivakumar met with an unidentified individual at a private hotel in Vasanthnagar approximately two to three days before the Cabinet session.

Kumaraswamy's statement marks an escalation in tensions between the two political figures, with the JD(S) leader questioning why details of the alleged encounter have not been made public. The former Chief Minister has sought specific information about the nature of the meeting and the identity of the person involved.

Shivakumar, a senior Congress leader and key member of the state government, has not publicly responded to the allegations or the sting operation referenced by Kumaraswamy. The incident has intensified political discourse in Karnataka, with questions being raised about the circumstances surrounding the meeting and its timing relative to government proceedings.

The matter remains under scrutiny as political observers watch for further developments and potential responses from the state government on Kumaraswamy's demands for transparency and investigation.