Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday claimed that he has information that former Chief Minister and JD (S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has been making offers to Congress MLAs to buy votes for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on February 27.
Elections would be held for four seats. Congress has fielded three candidates, while BJP and JD (S) alliance have fielded two candidates in the Rajya Sabha elections. The surprise entry of the fifth candidate from Kupendra Reddy (JD-S) into the fray, one of the richest politicians in Karnataka with declared assets of over ₹ 870 crore, has set off talks of cross-voting.
Speaking to reporters, he said, “We are aware of who Mr. Kumaraswamy is making phone calls to, what he is speaking and what offers he is making. Our MLAs have given us all the information. We are aware of BJP’s game plan too.”
