The Congress-led government in Karnataka has strongly refuted allegations made by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who accused the state government of auctioning political posts for monetary gains. In a press conference today, state government officials dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated.
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal, and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, had recently accused the Karnataka Congress government of indulging in corrupt practices and selling political positions to the highest bidders. He alleged that the state government’s actions were eroding the democratic values and integrity of public office.
Responding to the accusations, the Karnataka government held a press briefing to clarify its position and refute the claims made by the Union Minister. Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with senior Congress leaders, addressed the media to assert their commitment to ethical governance and transparent administration.
Chief Minister, in a firm tone, stated that the allegations made by Pralhad Joshi were devoid of any truth and were a result of political mudslinging by the opposition. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to upholding the principles of democracy and ensuring that public positions are filled through fair and merit-based processes.
The state government also highlighted the various measures it has taken to promote transparency in governance, including digitization of administrative processes and the establishment of anti-corruption bodies to tackle graft effectively.
The Congress leaders accused the Union Minister of resorting to cheap political tactics to malign the reputation of the state government and divert attention from pressing national issues.
Meanwhile, members of the Opposition in Karnataka have demanded an impartial investigation into the allegations to determine the veracity of the claims made by the Union Minister. They urged the government to provide evidence to substantiate its stance and allow a fair probe into the matter.
As the political discourse intensifies, both the ruling Congress party and the Opposition have engaged in a war of words, with each side presenting their version of events to the public.
The controversy has further intensified the political climate in Karnataka, and the state is closely watching the developments in the coming days. The Congress government has vowed to cooperate with any investigation and reiterated its commitment to clean and accountable governance.
