Congress releases new audio, says Yeddyurappa luring its MLA

May 19, 2018 14:03

A day after Congress released an audio clip claiming that the BJP has been trying to bribe its newly-elected party MLAs -- the party today released two new clips, one including BS Yeddyurappa itself.

Reportedly, BS Yeddyurappa has been caught trying to 'lure' Congress MLA BC Patil.

The call was reportedly made to the MLA when all the elected Congress leaders were being shifted to a resort in Kochi after the Governor invited Yeddyurappa to form the government and prove majority within 15 days. Patil, who told Yeddyurappa that he has confidence in the chief minister, said that he has three more MLAs under his influence.

Earlier, the party had released a similar audio tape, with BJPs Janardhana Reddy offering ministership to Congress MLA BasanagoudaDaddal, Ill arrange a meeting with the National President. Youll become a minister. Youll make 100 times the wealth you made so far.

The Karnataka election results which gave a fractured mandate, with none of the parties able to reach the magic numbers have resulted into the JD-S and Congress coming together and reaching the figures of 116 while BJP at 104 is scheduled to prove the majority at 4 pm.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka assembly has been adjourned till 3:30 pm.

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