Sun Mar 23 13:57:51 UTC 2025: ## BJP MP Condemns Suspension of MLAs, Demands CBI Probe into “Honey Trap” Allegations

**Belagavi, March 23, 2025** – BJP MP Jagadish Shettar has strongly criticized the six-month suspension of BJP MLAs by Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, calling it “highly condemnable” and suggesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s involvement. Shettar, speaking to reporters in Hubballi on Sunday, argued that the suspension was an excessive response to protests against the government’s perceived arrogance. He questioned the consistency of the Speaker’s actions, citing a previous incident where CM Siddaramaiah himself reportedly damaged assembly property without facing similar consequences.

Shettar further demanded a CBI investigation into several alleged “honey trap” cases, referencing a Minister’s claim of a recent attempted entrapment. He cited Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s statement about the existence of numerous compromising videos, suggesting the presence of active blackmailing gangs. He urged all elected representatives to maintain discipline and avoid becoming targets of such schemes.

Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, however, defended the Speaker’s decision, stating that the MLAs’ actions, including tearing up budget documents, constituted serious breaches of conduct. The controversy surrounding the MLA suspensions and the alleged honey trap cases continues to dominate Karnataka’s political landscape.

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