Ramesh Jarkiholi says he's innocent, 'sex CD was conspiracy'

BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who was caught in a sex scandal that also led to his resignation as a Karnataka minister, has asserted that he is innocent and the sex CD was a conspiracy against him.

BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who was caught in a sex scandal that also led to his resignation as a Karnataka minister, has asserted that he is innocent and the sex CD was a conspiracy against him. Ramesh Jarkiholi also said that resigning as the minister was his decision as he did not want his party [Bharatiya Janata Party] to be embarrassed. "[There's] No truth in this CD. It's a conspiracy. I am innocent. I got to know about CD four months ago. I had also told my brother about it and that I have done nothing wrong. It's not me. I also got a call from the high command, saying this might happen and take legal help. Even then I said I will fight the allegations," Ramesh Jarkiholi said. Ramesh Jarkiholi said the media made him a villain and also a hero. About his resignation as a minister, Ramesh Jarkiholi said he resigned as he did not want his party to be embarrassed.