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Karnataka video clip controversy
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The 2012 Karnataka video clip controversy, also referred to as Porngate, was a controversy in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly where two ministers of the state cabinet resigned over claims of inappropriate conduct. It is alleged that they viewed a pornographic video on a mobile device while the legislature was in session.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Location | Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Vidhana Soudha |
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Also known as | Porngate[dubious ā discuss] |
Filmed by | Local media |
Participants | Bhartiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Janata Dal (Secular) |
Outcome | Resignation from ministerial berths |
Inquest | Constitution of six-member Special House Committee to probe allegations |
Charges | BJP MLAs accusedof watching an obscene film while the house was in session |
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