Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a 'criminal conspiracy' during the recount of the Sringeri assembly election results. This recount, ordered by the Karnataka High Court, overturned the 2023 election outcome, resulting in BJP candidate DN Jeevaraj winning by 52 votes against Congress's TD Rajegowda. Siddaramaiah claimed that 255 postal ballots originally counted for Rajegowda were later invalidated, alleging tampering during the recount process. He described the situation as 'vote dacoity,' asserting that the BJP does not uphold fair electoral practices. Jeevaraj, who had contested the original result, received his election certificate and termed the court's verdict a 'victory for truth.' Siddaramaiah has called for a forensic investigation into the ballots, questioning the integrity of the recount process. The Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, echoed these concerns, urging the Election Commission of India to intervene. Meanwhile, BJP leaders are seeking to expedite Jeevaraj's induction into the assembly, indicating their intent to solidify their position following the controversial recount.