Karnataka BJP Alleges Rs 2,500 Crore Excise Bribery Scam, Demands Minister's Resignation

Karnataka BJP leaders have alleged a Rs 2,500 crore bribery scam in the Excise Department, accusing officials of auctioning liquor licenses and diverting funds for election campaigns. The arrest of Excise Deputy Commissioner Jagadish Nayak for accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe has intensified calls for Excise Minister R.B. Thimmapur's resignation, with BJP holding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah responsible. Audio clips purportedly link bribe payments to the minister. The minister has denied the allegations, while BJP vows political and legal action.