Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has alleged that the Congress-led state government is involved in phone tapping at Raj Bhavan. Ashoka pointed out statements made by state Ministers indicating this and has urged for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry. He highlighted that calls to Raj Bhavan from various sources suggest phone tapping activities.
Ashoka specifically mentioned instances where State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil and Minister Priyank Kharge referred to calls coming to Raj Bhavan from specific locations, implying phone tapping. He raised concerns about the privacy breach and demanded clarity from the state government on these allegations. Ashoka emphasized the seriousness of the issue by drawing parallels to past controversies that led to government falls.
The BJP leader criticized the state Law Minister for allegedly condoning phone tapping activities and called it a violation of constitutional principles. He insisted on accountability and an apology from the Minister for such actions. Ashoka reiterated the need for a CBI investigation to uncover the truth behind the alleged phone tapping incidents and requested transparency from the government in disclosing relevant information.
