India, March 21 -- The controversy surrounding alleged honey traps and secret recordings has once again emerged in Karnataka politics. State Minister K.N. Ranjanna has claimed that as many as 48 politicians from various parties have fallen victim to honey trap schemes, where individuals-particularly women-are used to manipulate and jeopardize political careers. Calling it a grave issue, Ranjanna urged the government to launch a high-level investigation into the matter.

Addressing the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Ranjanna expressed concern over the growing influence of such tactics in state politics. "Based on the information I have, nearly 48 leaders have been ensnared in this game of CDs and pen drives, which are used to ...