"They attempted it on me too, I have evidence": Karnataka Minister Rajanna alleges honey trap, demands probe
Mar 20, 2025
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 20 : Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna on Thursday alleged a honey trap attempt was made on him and called on the State Home Minister G Parameshwara to investigate the matter.
During the budget session discussion, Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal raised the issue, saying that an attempt had been made to trap the Cooperation Minister in the state.
"This is a bad culture. People's representatives are being blackmailed," he said.
Since his name was mentioned, KN Rajanna responded, acknowledging the allegations. "Many people say Karnataka has become a CD and pen drive factory. This is a serious allegation. It is being said that an influential minister from Tumakuru has been caught in a honey trap. The ones from Tumakuru are G Parameshwara and me," Rajanna said in the Legislative Assembly.
He further said, "I will file a complaint regarding this. The Home Minister must investigate this matter."
The minister also claimed that those involved in making CDs and pen drives had honey-trapped 48 people across different political parties.
"They belong to two different political parties. This issue is not limited to our state--it extends to the national level, involving leaders from various political parties across the country. I won't respond to the allegations against me here. I will give a written complaint to the Home Minister. This must be investigated. Let it be revealed who the producers and directors behind this are. The public must know," Rajanna said.
"There are pen drives of 48 individuals from two parties. This is a dangerous menace. This is now a public issue. They attempted it on me too. I have evidence. I will file a complaint. Let it be revealed who is involved," he demanded.
Responding to this in the assembly, Home Minister G Parameshwara said that he will order a high-level investigation into the allegation.
"If we have to uphold the dignity of the House, this issue must be concluded appropriately. If Rajanna submits a written request, based on that, I will order a high-level investigation. The truth must come out," he declared in the Assembly.
