Gadag, Oct. 8 -- BJP Karnataka State President B Y Vijayendra alleged that a "system" of corruption was operating in the state, where ministers were being asked to switch off their mobile phones, close doors, and accept bribes, and demanded that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar identify those allegedly running it.

Speaking to reporters in Gadag, Vijayendra alleged that the history of conducting sting operations and blackmailing in the state belonged to the Congress.

"It is enough to ask Minister H K Patil about the history of blackmailing by conducting stings. I will not go into what and whose it is," he said.

Vijayendra demanded that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar clarify before the people of the state which agencies were conducting sting...