Bengaluru/IBNS, March 21 -- Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna, who has been targeted with a failed honey trap, Thursday said today that not just him, but 48 MLAs have been targeted similarly over the last 20 years, media reports said.

Rajanna, who is close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, was targeted twice, PWD (Public Works Department) Minister Satish Jarkiholi told the media.

Speaking at the legislative assembly on Thursday, Rajanna said, "There is a talk that a minister from Tumkuru has been a victim of honey trap. There are only two of us from Tumkuru, one is me and the other is the Home Minister."

"I appeal to the Home Minister to investigate this matter thoroughly. If needed, I am ready to file a complaint myself. At least we should ...