Karnataka Assembly Protests Over Alleged Rs 6,000 Crore Excise Department Bribery Scam

Karnataka's Excise Department faces allegations of a Rs 6,000-crore bribery scam involving liquor licences and official transfers. Opposition parties BJP and JD(S) demand Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur's resignation, citing audio evidence and complaints filed with Lokayukta. The government suspended some officials but the minister denies wrongdoing. Protests in the state assembly led to disruptions, with the ruling party questioning the evidence and calling for impartial inquiry. The controversy has sparked political tensions ahead of ongoing investigations.