Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday claimed that the Income Tax searches in Bengaluru on the residences of contractors, who had alleged 40% commission in contracts during the previous BJP rule, were “politically motivated”. This drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition that claimed the money seized was “commission” taken from contractors meant to fund the Assembly election campaign in Telangana and four other States.
‘Never without motive’
Speaking to media persons near his residence, Mr. Shivakumar said I-T raids never happen without a political motive. “It is not just in our State. Even in other States politically motivated I-T raids are on,” he said.
