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MLA R B Thimmapur denies involvement in viral audio clip

Mudhol MLA R B Thimmapur has denied making remarks in a viral audio clip that allegedly links ministerial berths to financial dealings. Speaking in Davanagere and Dharwad on Wednesday, Thimmapur stated he remains a disciplined party member and has not disrespected the Congress leadership. While he expressed personal disappointment over being excluded from the state cabinet, he maintained that he has no connection to the audio recording circulating on social media.

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What Happened

Mudhol MLA R B Thimmapur addressed media reports on Wednesday regarding an audio clip circulating on social media. The recording allegedly features a conversation between Thimmapur and Bagalkot district Congress president Nanjayyanamath, in which the allocation of ministerial positions is linked to financial transactions. Thimmapur denied speaking in the clip and stated that he has not made any remarks that disrespect the party, the chief minister, or the Congress high command.

Thimmapur acknowledged his disappointment regarding his exclusion from the state cabinet, suggesting that he may have been misreported to the party leadership. He stated that he would have preferred clearer communication from the party regarding his ministerial prospects. He emphasized his status as a disciplined party member and distanced himself from the claims made by others in the audio recording.

Key Facts

  1. R B Thimmapur is the MLA for Mudhol.
  2. A viral audio clip allegedly links ministerial berths to financial dealings.
  3. Thimmapur denied making any remarks in the audio clip.
  4. Thimmapur expressed disappointment over not being included in the cabinet.
  5. The MLA stated he remains a disciplined member of the Congress party.

The Timeline3

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 5 Aug

    1. PVPrajavani
      ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಜಾಲತಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಹರಿದಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಆಡಿಯೊಗೂ, ನನಗೂ ಸಂಬಂಧವಿಲ್ಲ: ತಿಮ್ಮಾಪುರ
    2. PVPrajavani
      ನಾನು ಏನನ್ನೂ ಮಾತನಾಡಿಲ್ಲ: ಶಾಸಕ ಆರ್.ಬಿ.ತಿಮ್ಮಾಪುರ

  2. 6 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      Did not make remarks that insulted party: MLA Thimmapur

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  • English1 outlet
  • Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 outlet

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  • Where the story is

1 state with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration.

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