Karnataka Diwali Gifts

Following allegations that his office tried to bribe some journalists by sending Rs 1 lakh cash gifts to them on Diwali, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday denying his role, called it a "lie" and part of the "Congress' toolkit".

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacts to reports that an official from Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's office gave "cash gifts" to journalists on Diwali

A massive row has hit the ruling BJP government in Karnataka over allegations that an official from the Chief Minister's Office gave "cash gifts" ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakhs along with sweet boxes to some journalists on Diwali.

Every year, in the days leading up to Deepavali, crowds of happy shoppers fill stores across Bengaluru, looking festive deals, last-minute gifts for friends and family, and, of course, firecrackers. This year, though, has been different.

Following allegations that his office tried to bribe some journalists by sending Rs 1 lakh cash gifts to them on Diwali, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday denying his role, called it a "lie" and part of the "Congress' toolkit".

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacts to reports that an official from Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's office gave "cash gifts" to journalists on Diwali

A massive row has hit the ruling BJP government in Karnataka over allegations that an official from the Chief Minister's Office gave "cash gifts" ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakhs along with sweet boxes to some journalists on Diwali.

Every year, in the days leading up to Deepavali, crowds of happy shoppers fill stores across Bengaluru, looking festive deals, last-minute gifts for friends and family, and, of course, firecrackers. This year, though, has been different.