Bengaluru: Senior BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Friday said “loafers” in his party were involved in making CDs, referring to the CD scandals that recently shocked Karnataka’s political circles.

Speaking to reporters in the city on Friday, he said the politics in Karnataka has become dirty and it was unfortunate that parties were encouraging leaders with backgrounds in mining, real estate, and caste-based politics.

“The culture of making CDs has emerged in Karnataka’s politics. It is not just limited to Congress, but loafers of BJP are also involved in this. A team is based in Bengaluru only to do such unethical jobs for politicians,” he said.

“Karnataka has also seen sophisticated politics. SM Krishna, KS Nijalingappa, and Siddaramaiah are very good politicians. But due to the actions of a few, the politics here has become dirty. The blackmail politics has now emerged here,” he added.

“Like former minister Ramesh Jarakiholi said, there is a single team behind the CD scam and contractor Santosh Patil’s suicide. Only one person is leading it. His name should be revealed,” he further added.

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Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared heartfelt messages on X in celebration of the 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, highlighting the importance of Karnataka’s heritage, language, and culture.

CM Siddaramaiah emphasised that Kannada Rajyotsava is a day for committing to the preservation and growth of Karnataka’s identity, encompassing its people, language, culture, land, and water. He wished all Kannadigas a happy Kannada Rajyotsava, expressing the hope that love and care for Kannada would become a daily celebration. “Best wishes to all Kannadigas on Kannada Rajyotsava. ‘Sirigannadam Gelge, Sirigannadam Balge,’” he shared.

DCM DK Shivakumar celebrated digitally by taking a selfie with the ‘Kannada Filter’ on Instagram, encouraging others to join in. He nominated Speaker U.T. Khader to continue this digital campaign, marking it as a small step to spread Kannada’s glory worldwide. “May the lamp of Kannada shine forever, lighting the way for everyone,” he added.