Overview
- Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa said his 63% figure for Karnataka was drawn from the India Corruption Survey 2019 and was not aimed at any particular government.
- He noted the survey placed Karnataka fifth among Indian states on corruption, with Kerala lowest and Rajasthan highest.
- The BJP demanded a CBI investigation and called for the resignations of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, citing alleged irregularities across departments.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the percentage relates to a 2019 report during BJP rule and accused the opposition of misquoting the Upa Lokayukta.
- BJP leaders argued the survey work dates to 2018 under a Congress–JD(S) coalition, and no independent probe has been announced to date.