Political Tensions Rise: CID Probe Initiated in Contractor's Suicide Case

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara defends Priyank Kharge amid BJP demands for his resignation over a contractor's suicide linked to an aide. A suicide note alleges threats and bribery, sparking a CID investigation. BJP's political maneuvers intensify with looming protests and legal battles.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has defended his colleague Priyank Kharge, who faces allegations related to the suicide of a contractor in Bidar. The BJP has demanded Kharge's resignation, citing a suicide note left by the contractor accusing Kharge's aide of extortion and threats.

The contractor's suicide note, which has prompted an FIR against Kharge's associate and other Congress leaders, claims financial exploitation and threats to his life. The case has been handed over to the CID for a thorough investigation, as political tensions between the BJP and Congress surge.

Amidst these developments, Minister Parameshwara challenges the BJP's actions, urging evidence-based accusations. Meanwhile, protests and political confrontations loom, with the BJP setting a deadline for resolving the case or escalating actions, adding to Karnataka's fraught political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)