Overview
- Congress MLC Nagaraj Yadav accused Council chairman Basavaraj Horatti of partisan conduct and corruption tied to direct appointments in the Secretariat.
- Horatti rejected the allegations, saying 30 recent hires were conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority on a merit list and that he would quit if any charge is proven.
- He noted an inquiry is underway against three Secretariat employees over corruption complaints and said he resigned BJP primary membership after becoming chairman in 2022.
- Party sources say Congress now counts 37 members in the 75-seat Council, matching the NDA’s strength and counting on independent Lakhan Jarkiholi’s support to tilt a no-confidence vote.
- Horatti said he will follow the rule book and abide by any decision of the House, while Congress leaders say filing a motion depends on approval from the party high command.