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Karnataka BJP Claims 25 Congress MLAs to Defect Ahead of Polls
Karnataka BJP state president B. Y. Vijayendra claimed on Monday that over 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, are set to defect to the BJP before the state Assembly elections. Vijayendra accused the Congress government of political "debauchery" and mismanagement of drought relief funds. Congress leader D. K. Shivakumar responded to the claim, reportedly saying, "Take them now."
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (3): Deccan Chronicle, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV