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Bengaluru, Oct 21 (PTI) The Congress in Karnataka on Thursday accused the ruling BJP of distributing Rs 2,000 per vote in the bypoll bound Sindagi and Hangal assembly segments, fearing defeat.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, rejecting the allegation, accused the Congress of having indulged in such activities, and claimed that love and trust of the people was BJP"s strength.
"As far as I know, a lot of money is being spent, the information that has spread there (constituencies) is that Rs 2,000 is being paid per vote," Siddaramaiah said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "on what basis will they (BJP) seek vote? other than money there is nothing for them, they can"t show any achievement.
They could not manage Corona effectively, did not give proper compensation to those dead, the number of deaths itself is lies.
In fact they indulged in corruption in Corona related purchases." State Congress President D K Shivakumar too alleged that BJP was distributing Rs 2,000 per vote.