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Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy Publishes WhatsApp Chats Alleging Cash for File Clearance
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy has made public a series of WhatsApp messages that purportedly show requests for cash in exchange for clearing official files.
Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy released a set of WhatsApp conversations on a public platform, alleging that officials were being paid to expedite the clearance of pending files. The messages, shared by Kumaraswamy, appear to show requests for cash and promises of swift processing in return.
Kumaraswamy, who leads the opposition in the state, said the leaks expose a systemic practice of monetary inducement that undermines transparency in governance. He urged investigative agencies to examine the chats and take appropriate action against those involved.
The release has sparked political debate, with opposition parties demanding a probe while the ruling party has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the exchanges. No official statement from the alleged recipients of the messages has been recorded as of now.
Legal experts note that while the chats could form the basis for a corruption inquiry, verification of the sender’s identity and the context of the messages will be crucial before any formal charges are filed.
Kumaraswamy, who leads the opposition in the state, said the leaks expose a systemic practice of monetary inducement that undermines transparency in governance. He urged investigative agencies to examine the chats and take appropriate action against those involved.
The release has sparked political debate, with opposition parties demanding a probe while the ruling party has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the exchanges. No official statement from the alleged recipients of the messages has been recorded as of now.
Legal experts note that while the chats could form the basis for a corruption inquiry, verification of the sender’s identity and the context of the messages will be crucial before any formal charges are filed.