Was Siddaramaiah’s 2018 Badami Victory Tainted? BJP MP Demands Election Probe

A political storm is brewing in Karnataka as BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya has formally requested an investigation into the 2018 Badami assembly election. The focus of the inquiry? Allegations of vote-buying that potentially swayed the results in favor of Siddaramaiah, who contested and won the seat.

Ex-JDS Leader’s Accusations Spark Controversy

Siroya’s letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) highlights “revelations of gross electoral corruption” made by former Janata Dal (Secular) state president, CM Ibrahim. While the exact nature of Ibrahim’s claims remains undisclosed, they appear serious enough to prompt Siroya’s call for a thorough probe.

Could the 2018 Results Be Overturned?

The demand for an investigation raises significant questions about the legitimacy of the 2018 Badami election outcome. If evidence of widespread vote-buying is found, it could have far-reaching consequences, potentially even leading to a re-election.