.The political war over charges of horse-trading had escalated in Karnataka on Friday with Kumaraswamy releasing the audio clip.Kumaraswamy had accepted an "advice" by an emotional speaker to constitute an SIT to probe the episode to "establish the truth" as his name has also been dragged with the charge that he had been "booked" for Rs.Yeddyurappa expressed apprehensions about the SIT as it comes under the Chief Minister and said he was firm on his stand to quit politics if it was proved he was present during conversations between the persons in the audio on a "Rs 50 crore offer to book" the speaker, as alleged by HD Kumaraswamy."Lets discuss and try to find a solution," the speaker announced as he adjourned the assembly proceedings to Wednesday morning.The stand-off between the government and opposition continued in the assembly Wednesday as the BJP stuck to its strong opposition to the SIT, saying it could be used for "political vengeance".Kumaraswamy expressed surprise about being called A1 by BJP in the case and said that since the leader of the opposition and other members have called him accused, "at least to punish me, a comprehensive inquiry has to happen."
Claiming complete confidence of the Congress and JD(S) legislators, Kumaraswamy spoke of the need to amend the anti-defection law and said if an elected legislator resigns, he should not be allowed to contest elections for five years.Bengaluru: Karnataka assembly speaker KR Ramesh Kumar compared himself to a "rape survivor" having to undergo repeated questioning as he referred to repeated charges against him being part of the controversial audio tapes, over which government has announced a special investigative team or an SIT.A day before, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy had announced an SIT probe into the audio clip in which BJP Karnataka chief BS Yeddyurappa is reportedly heard luring a JD(S) legislator in what the Congress-JD(S) government describes as the partys attempt to topple their coalition."So the CM is the offender, he is the first accused in the case," he said.Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar alleged that Kumaraswamy was behind the audio conversation as he was the one who sent Sharan Gouda, son of the MLA Naganagouda, who was being lured and he also heard the conversation between the two individuals via a conference call. They also said that the probe cannot be conducted by an agency that is under the Chief Minister as he too was a party in the case. 50 crore.Accusing the Chief Minister of hatching a conspiracy against him by "twisting facts", he said Kumaraswamy has released the audio partially, to save his seat.
The chief minister said he was also ready for a discussion on the alleged 2014 video CD about the cash for vote allegedly involving him, which was raised by the BJP."SIT is being imposed on us forcefully," he said.Another senior BJP member Madhu Swamy, questioning the constitution of the SIT, said the probe report can only be submitted to court by the SIT and not to the government or the Chair.The speakers decision came after Yeddyurappa, the leader of the opposition, pointed out that no effort China lawn mower throttle cable Suppliers was made by the Chair to seek the opinion of the opposition before deciding on the investigation agency to inquire into the case.As the House met for the day, opposition members requested the Chair to reconsider the decision to hand over the probe to the SIT.On Tuesday, the speaker, pointing to repeated reference to charges against him, said his "situation was like that of a rape victim, as they too are supposedly questioned about the incident repeatedly".The BJP has objected to the SIT and insisted on constituting a House committee or a judicial probe
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