Bengaluru, February 6

Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka on Thursday said the opposition had exposed what he termed the “swallowing eyes” corruption of the Congress during the special session and would intensify the fight against it.

Addressing a press conference, Ashoka said he had submitted five documents and audio records related to the alleged Rs 6,000 crore scam inthe Excise Department, yet the government was still seeking proof. He recalled that when contractors earlier alleged 40 per cent corruption, Congress had targeted the BJP government, but now liquor traders have spoken of 80 per cent corruption. Despite this, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Excice Minister RB Thimmappur had not resigned, he alleged.

Ashoka said the BJP would fight to recover Rs 6,000 crore of public money.

On the upcoming Greater Bengaluru Authority  (GBA) polls, Ashoka said that discussion will be held with all MLAs and district office bearers on Saturday.

“Earlier, when Siddaramaiah was CM, BJP won in BBMP,” Ashoka said, exuding confidence about the party’s chance. “Now, since they have continuously imposed taxes, people will give a slap to Congress. We will strategise to win five corporations for BJP.”