In the run-up to the Karnataka elections, the ruling Congress in the state on Thursday, 10 May, launched a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate B Sriramulu by releasing a 2010 sting operation video.
In the video, Sriramulu, who is a close confidante of the Reddy brothers, according to a PTI report, is seen allegedly negotiating a Rs 160 crore deal between tainted mining baron and owner of Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) Janardhan Reddy and then Chief Justice of India (CJI) KG Balakrishnan for a favourable verdict.
According to The Print, Balakrishnan’s son-in-law PV Srinijan, and three middlemen — identified as Captain Reddy, Balan, and Swamiji Rajnish — are also seen in the video.
Sriramulu is contesting from two constituencies Molakalmuru and Badami in the 12 May assembly polls in the state. In Badami, he is pitted against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.