DK Shivakumar Claims Industrialist Tried Sting Operation With Meta Glasses
· India · India Today, NDTV, Hindustan Times
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged that an industrialist wearing Meta smart glasses attempted to secretly record him and Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan. The claims made in an interview with Kannada broadcaster Asianet Suvarna News added a fresh twist to the ongoing political storm over sting-operation videos linked to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Shivakumar stated that the visitor initially discussed business before shifting the conversation to booth-level political strategies, raising his suspicions. Prompted by the suspicious behaviour and eyewear, Shivakumar asked officials to investigate the visitor's background and movements. The Chief Minister added that authorities have taken precautionary measures regarding the incident without disclosing further details.
Why it matters
The allegations intensify political tensions within the Congress party in Karnataka amid an ongoing controversy over purported sting operations involving senior leaders.
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