21 Congress leaders shortlisted for ED raids, says M Lakshmana

MYSURU/CHIKKAMAGALURU: KPCC spokesperson M Lakshmana on Tuesday claimed that 21 Congress leaders were shortlisted for CBI, IT, and ED raids to force them to quit the party. He also claimed that even former CM BS Yediyurappa’s family was not spared by the BJP.
H e alleged that among the 21 leaders shortlisted, 8 - 9 are MLAs. “They are being threatened that the raids will stop only if they join the BJP. Around 300 officials from various states are now in the state and are assisted by around 1,200 RSS workers. Their sole purpose is to bring BJP back to power,” he alleged.
“BS Yediyurappa is threatened at gunpoint to work for the party. ED officials are following him and his family. His speeches are written by BJP members. Attempts are being made to destroy the political future of BY Vijayendra,” he said. Meanwhile, Lakshama said he will approach the Lokayukta against Mysuru MP Pratap Simha on his statement that bribes are paid to become VCs.
‘BJP playing revenge politics on DKS’
Congress party members have been taking the BJP to task after the CBI raided several education institutions owned by KPCC president D K Shivakumar on Monday.
Speaking at a press conference in Chikkamagaluru on Tuesday, Congress party district president Dr Amshumanth slammed the BJP claiming that it has been targeting opposition leaders to demoralise them.