Gadag, May 23 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday responded to media questions regarding the recent raids by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on the educational institution linked to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

Joshi alleged that the information prompting the ED's action came from within the Congress party itself.

"A group of Congress members gave information to ED for action against Home Minister G Parameshwara. Accordingly, ED is doing its duty," said Union Minister Joshi.

Responding to a question from the media regarding the ED raid on Home Minister Parameshwara's educational institution, Union Minister Joshi said, "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also knows who the Congress members who gave information to ED for ...