Congress Expels Kripa Alva Over Karnataka Sting Video
Congress has expelled Kripa Alva in Karnataka over a sting operation targeting party leaders. Former chief minister Siddaramaiah had named her as the person behind the defamatory video. The expulsion followed that accusation, putting the video at the centre of a party row.
Context
A sting operation is a secretly filmed video meant to expose wrongdoing, and such clips often spark political fights. Siddaramaiah is a senior Karnataka Congress leader who was the state's chief minister, so the dispute reaches the top of the party.
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