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‘Assault on democracy’: CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleges police assault; seeks CJI intervention

‘Assault on democracy’: CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleges police assault; seeks CJI intervention

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Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna told reporters in Hassan that Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy is being “intentionally targeted” in the alleged Karnataka sting‑operation case, adding that using police to defame a person’s popularity is “not right”. The episode has prompted speculation, including a headline questioning whether Kumaraswamy is behind a related Siddaramaiah sting video. Earlier, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief B K Hariprasad described the incident as a “dirty trick” and called for action against those responsible.

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    MP Brittas has formally sought urgent intervention and an independent probe from President Droupadi Murmu, the Rajya Sabha Chairman, and the Chief Justice of India.

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MP Brittas has formally sought urgent intervention and an independent probe from President Droupadi Murmu, the Rajya Sabha Chairman, and the Chief Justice of India.

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‘Assault on democracy’: CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleges police assault; seeks CJI intervention

MP Brittas has formally sought urgent intervention and an independent probe from President Droupadi Murmu, the Rajya Sabha Chairman, and the Chief Justice of India.

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