Karnataka Health Minister Sudhakar Dares All 225 MLAs to Take 'Monogamy Test', Come Clean on Affairs

Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister kicked off a row on Wednesday as threw open a challenge to all the 225 MLAs in the state assembly to come clean on their extra-marital affairs with a “monogamy test”. However, facing heavy criticism from MLAs and the Speaker for his dare, Sudhakar said that he “regretted” his comment. Referring to opposition leader Siddaramaiah, former CM HD Kumaraswamy, KPCC president DK Shivakumar, former speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and Congress MLA V Muniyappa, he said, “They are all ‘Satya Harishchandras’ and practising monogamy strictly in their life, isn’t it?” Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri denounced the dare and said, “Nobody should make such statements which bring disrepute to the House and its members.” Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah said, “The statement amounts to breach of privilege of MLAs. Let the government order an inquiry against all 225 MLAs.” Former Chief Minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy said, “You have created this situation by going to court.