KN Rajanna, Karnataka’s ousted minister, claims he is a victim of conspiracy following his dismissal over controversial remarks about voter theft.
KN Rajanna, a former Karnataka minister and close aide to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has asserted that he has fallen victim to a “big conspiracy” after being dropped from the ministry due to his comments regarding voter theft. Rajanna announced plans to travel to Delhi to meet with senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal, to “clarify the misunderstanding” surrounding his remarks.
His dismissal comes amid rising tensions within the Congress party, particularly after Rajanna’s comments suggested that the party was in power when issues with the voter list arose. This has sparked a significant political controversy, with the BJP seizing upon his statements as ammunition against the Congress party.
Rajanna’s remarks indicated that the Congress should have addressed the alleged irregularities in the voter lists when they were first identified. “When was the voter list prepared? It was prepared when our own government was in power. At that time, were everyone just sitting quietly with eyes closed? These irregularities happened right in front of our eyes — we should feel ashamed. We didn’t take care of it at the time,” he stated, inadvertently providing the BJP with a strong critique of the Congress’s handling of the issue.
Following a day of heated discussions, including debates in the assembly, Rajanna was officially removed from his ministerial position. In a statement made later that evening, he expressed his intent to seek clarity on the situation, saying, “I won’t give any details now; you can use the word resignation, ouster, or let go, but behind all this, there is a big conspiracy and planning.” He further indicated that he would reveal more about the circumstances surrounding his dismissal at an appropriate time.
Rajanna’s comments have led to speculation about the internal dynamics of the Congress party. Sources suggest that while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was initially reluctant to let Rajanna go, he ultimately complied after discussions with senior Congress leader KC Venugopal. Rajanna, along with several MLAs and ministers who support him, is reportedly considering their next steps and may seek further discussions with Siddaramaiah.
The situation remains precarious for Rajanna, as the Congress high command is closely monitoring developments. Another controversial statement from him could result in severe repercussions.
According to reports, the political fallout from Rajanna’s remarks has intensified the scrutiny on the Congress party’s internal affairs, particularly regarding its handling of voter-related issues. The party’s leadership is now faced with the challenge of addressing both the public perception and the internal dissent that has emerged from this incident.
Source: Original article