Koppal, Oct. 17 -- Reacting to the ongoing discussion in the media regarding the sting operation, Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Saturday that the entire conspiracy has been hatched by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) to tarnish former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's image.

He said, "There is a lot of discussion happening in the media about the sting. All this conspiracy is being done by the BJP and JDS. They are trying to tarnish the name of Siddaramaiah, but nothing will work."

"Our CM has told us to be careful. Siddaramaiah has done good work in two terms. The BJP and JD(S) are unable to tolerate it," he said.

Taking a dig at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Tangadagi said, "After DK Shivakumar becomes ...