Former Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of power, money misuse in polls

Former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, senior leader of the Janata Dal (Secular), publicly alleged that the Karnataka unit of the Indian National Congress is misusing its governmental power and financial resources to sway the forthcoming polls. He made the charge during a press interaction, asserting that the party is leveraging its administrative influence to gain an unfair advantage.

Kumaraswamy said the alleged misuse includes directing state machinery for partisan purposes and channeling money to secure votes. He urged electoral authorities to scrutinise the conduct of the Congress and ensure a level playing field for all contestants.

The statement adds to the growing political tension in the state as parties gear up for the next electoral cycle. No official response from the Karnataka Congress has been reported at the time of this writing.