JD(S) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Sunday, December 10, that a prominent minister from the ruling Congress party might join the BJP to evade legal challenges initiated by the Union government. According to Kumaraswamy, the minister could potentially resign from the Congress and bring along '50 to 60 MLAs' to join the BJP. He claimed that negotiations with the BJP leadership are currently underway.
“All is not well within the Congress government. I cannot predict when this government will collapse, but there is a minister eager to escape legal proceedings against him," Kumaraswamy said while speaking to reporters. He added that the Union has filed cases with no avenues for evasion.
When questioned about revealing the minister's name, Kumaraswamy asserted that such a bold move could only be expected from influential figures, not smaller leaders. The JD(S) state president further warned of a situation similar to Maharashtra unfolding in Karnataka at any moment, given the current political climate. He further added that in such circumstances, political ideologies often take a backseat as politicians switch sides for their convenience.