At first glance, it looks like a typical collision between the ruling congress and the opposition BJP. But dig deeper, and it is clear that it is not just political dirt.
Karnataka, a state known for its vivid culture, flowering technological nodes and fertile farmland, is currently getting into a storm that is little related to the aspirations of people or its potential. On March 20, 2025, the Minister of Cooperation Redjan stood up in the state legislative body and abandoned the bomb: he claimed that he was aimed at the “seizure of honey”, as well as 47 other politicians from different parties. Next was chaos – two days of hot discussions, protests and suspension of 18 BJP MPCs, which waved the Disco -stairs compact, demanding the answers.
The Chief Minister of Syddaramia and the Interior Minister Mr. Paramesvar promised a “high -level probe”, but the damage was caused. The political arena of the state has turned into a circus, and the real question is: where is the Karnatak head against the background of this noise?
At first glance, it looks like a typical collision between the ruling congress and the opposition BJP. But dig deeper, and it is clear that it is not just political dirt. This is a symptom of deeper rot – the fight for power in the Congress itself, where the fractions are fighting for control, and the BJP gladly reflects on the flames. Rajana, a loyal supporter of Siddaromy, openly disputes the ambitions of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar take over the highest job.
The allegations of the honey trap, however, or not seem to be a weapon in this internal war. Meanwhile, the real problems of the state – work, industries and farms – are pushing for sidelines. Is the Karnataka state obsessed with scandals instead of progress?
Let’s talk about what is lost in this drama. Karnataka is home to Bengalur, Indian Silicon Valley, where millions of young people dream of technical jobs and startups. The state’s industrial growth was a beacon for the country, attracting companies and investments. But how much attention does the government create more jobs or support for new businesses? The youth wants opportunities, not the headlines about the politicians who got into the traps. Then there is agriculture – Karnatak’s backbone. Farmers in regions such as Mandi and Tumakur are struggling with drought, low prices and lack of support. However, the Assembly is busy with CDS discs and pen instead of irrigation or crop insurance. Did we not ask: who is looking for people who feed us and run our economy?
The media also does not help. Turn on the TV or scroll X, and it’s all about honey traps, political conspiracies or the latest star gossip. The claims of the wounded are dominated by the news cycle, and every channel reflected about who stands behind the “gang” and what on these mysterious Disco. BJP protests are full of torn papers and slogans – they make excellent visual effects, but they drown the voices of ordinary Cannadig. Public opinion is determined by this circus, not discussions on how to make the state stronger. For the outside world, Karnataka looks like a place where leaders are more interested in blackmail than construction. Is this an image we want for a state that should be a leader in innovation and growth?
But it’s not just in Karnatak. Scandals with the seizure of honey jumped out elsewhere-memory BJP minister Ramesh Yarkhol, who quit after such allegations? But what makes this moment different is the scale and terms. Rajan says that 48 politicians, including national leaders, were sent. If it is true, it’s a cold sign that the dirty tactic becomes the norm in Indian politics. And Karnataka, with his combination of urban ambitions and rural roots, is now an epicenter of this mess. The direction of the state hangs in equilibrium – will it rise over it or deepen into fractionism and scandal?
The inner congress is pressed to another layer. Rajana, backed by the Siddoremia camp, takes a Shivakumar who dreams of being CM. Satysh Yarkhol, another minister, hints that these traps are aiming at those who perform, not just one community. This is a game of trust and power, and the rates are high. If Shivakumar is linked to these accusations, his chances of leading the state can collapse. Syddoremia, with its extensive support among the backward caste and minorities, may continue. But what does that mean for the carnage? The government, distracted by the struggle, cannot focus on schools, roads or factories. Meanwhile, BJP grabs the opportunity to weaken Congress by asking, “Who rules the government?” This is a smart step, but also does not offer solutions.
So, where is the Karnataka go? Now it has been stuck in a cycle of accusations and protests. The promised probe can reveal the truth – or it may be another empty promise. In any case, the state risks losing power. Work, industry growth and agriculture need leaders that care more about the results than revenge. Imagine if the energy spent on this scandal entered the youth training programs without difficulty, incentives for small businesses or waterproof projects for farmers. Karnataka can become a model for India, not for a cautious fairy tale.
The media also plays a role. Instead of pursuing sensationalism, it can focus on real state problems. Tell the world about an engineer in Bengalur, who encodes the next big application, or about a farmer in Raichur, who fights to save his crop. This is a carnage that should be known – not one, which is determined by honey traps and political tricks. Public opinion stems from the fact that they feed on the media. When we hear about scandals, we will start to believe that it is all the state. But when we hear about her folk cereals and dreams, we can push our leaders for the better.
After all, this is a call for awakening. Karnataka is not only his politicians or their drama – it’s millions that call it home. The line with the honey trap may disappear, but the questions it will not be raised. Will the state reorient what matters or remain lost on this side? Work, industry and farm are not sexual headlines, but it is the heart of the future of the carnage. Hopefully, its leaders – and his media – remember that before it is too late. Because the condition distracted by traps cannot build a way forward. And Karnataka deserves better than that.
(Author of Girish Lingana-Non-nursed Writer of Science and Protection, Aerospace and Political Analyst, Based in Bengalur. He is also director of ADD Engineering, India, PVT. Ltd, subsidiary of Add Engineering GMBH, Germany. You can contact him at: Girishlinganna@gamp
(Refusal: The above views are own author and do not reflect DNA)
