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Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of abusing power and money ahead of elections
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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Former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy claimed the Congress party is exploiting its authority and financial resources to influence upcoming polls, as reported by Asianet Newsable.
Former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said the Indian National Congress is misusing its governmental authority and monetary resources to sway the forthcoming elections, a statement quoted by Asianet Newsable.
Kumaraswamy, who leads the Janata Dal (Secular), made the allegation during a recent media interaction, asserting that the party's alleged tactics undermine a level electoral playing field.
The comment arrives as Karnataka prepares for the next state assembly polls, a contest that has drawn heightened scrutiny of campaign financing and party conduct.
No official response from the Congress has been recorded at the time of reporting, and election officials have not commented on the allegations.
Analysts note that such accusations could intensify political rhetoric in the run‑up to the vote, potentially influencing voter perception and party strategies.
Kumaraswamy, who leads the Janata Dal (Secular), made the allegation during a recent media interaction, asserting that the party's alleged tactics undermine a level electoral playing field.
The comment arrives as Karnataka prepares for the next state assembly polls, a contest that has drawn heightened scrutiny of campaign financing and party conduct.
No official response from the Congress has been recorded at the time of reporting, and election officials have not commented on the allegations.
Analysts note that such accusations could intensify political rhetoric in the run‑up to the vote, potentially influencing voter perception and party strategies.