{
  "id": 11224309,
  "title": "BJP accuses Congress, Rahul Gandhi of double standards over alleged paper leak in Karnataka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/bjp-accuses-congress-rahul-gandhi-of-double-standards-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:44:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-accuses-congress-rahul-gandhi-of-double-standards-over-alleged-paper-leak-in-karnataka/article71533356.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of double standards following allegations of corruption and a paper leak in the Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination in Karnataka. The BJP's spokesperson, Sambit Patra, raised concerns about the alleged leak during a press conference, questioning Rahul Gandhi about a diamond necklace worth ₹22 lakh that was reportedly purchased by the IAS officer involved in the leak. Patra also inquired about the source of the necklace and the circumstances surrounding its gift. The BJP's accusations come amid ongoing investigations and legal challenges related to the leak, with the Karnataka High Court directing the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the irregularities, and the state government subsequently seeking a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court to challenge the order. Patra pointed out the discrepancy between the Congress party's silence on similar controversies in states where it is in power and its demand for investigations in BJP-ruled states.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}