{
  "id": 7121147,
  "title": "U.T. Khader dismisses allegations of Congress leaders complaining to ED against Minister Satish Jarkiholi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/u-t-khader-dismisses-allegations-of-congress-leaders-complaining-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:58:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/ut-khader-dismisses-allegations-of-congress-leaders-complaining-to-ed-against-minister-satish-jarkiholi/article71463928.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.T. Khader, the Health Minister of Karnataka, has refuted allegations from certain BJP leaders that Congress leaders were responsible for ED searches at the residence of Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi. Khader declared these allegations as \"baseless\" and emphasized that his party has no intention of targeting anyone. He stated that key party leaders, including Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Jarkiholi, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Home Minister G. Parameshwara, remain united. Khader dismissed Chief Minister Shivakumar's mention of potential ED searches at the homes of three or four more ministers, asserting that the Chief Minister was merely highlighting the BJP's tendency for vendetta politics. He reiterated that investigative agencies must operate within legal parameters, and the BJP is misusing such agencies for political gain. Khader also addressed ED inspections of hotels, stating that it is crucial for Health Department officials to conduct these inspections to ensure public health.",
  "summary": "Mr. Khader said that there was no need to attribute a different meaning to the Chief Minister’s words.",
  "key_points": [
    "U.T. Khader denies BJP allegations of Congress leaders complaining to ED.",
    "Khader emphasizes Congress party unity, including Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.",
    "Khader criticizes BJP misuse of ED for political vendetta."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Kolkata cops summon Congress leaders over protest against Bageshwar Baba",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/kolkata-cops-summon-congress-leaders-over-protest-against-bageshwar",
        "published": "2026-09-13T12:18:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}