Bengaluru, Oct 20 (PTI) Two BJP MPs from Karnataka on Monday accused the ruling Congress leaders of being involved in 'fundraising' for the Bihar elections, claiming it has led to corruption, with CM and his deputy hitting back at the saffron party.

BJP MPs Jagadish Shettar and B Y Raghavendra made the allegations.

While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah outright denied the accusation, saying not even "5 paise" has been given to the poll-bound north Indian state, his deputy DK Shivakumar asked if BJP had evidence to back its claims.

"All Ministers in the cabinet have been looting through officials to send the funds for Bihar polls. Officials have been asked to collect money. After gathering money from transfers, now it is being done in the name of renewals. All ministers are collecting money

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