Bengaluru, Oct. 13 -- Stepping up his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday launched a scathing critique of the ruling party at the Centre, questioning the silence of top constitutional and political leadership while raising serious allegations regarding electoral process manipulation.

Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Kharge alleged that key figures are "missing in action" and questioned the accountability of the central leadership.

"The CEC (Chief Election Commissioner) is missing in action. The Home Minister is missing in action. Mr. Modi is missing in action. First, tell him to find them," Kharge said.

The Minister further leveled serious allegations against the BJP regarding vote...