Allegations of massive corruption related to Covid procurements during the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule in Karnataka have resurfaced ahead of the 2023 elections. The Congress party accused the BJP of irregularities and a '40% commission' scheme. Although the Congress has been in power for nearly three years, progress on these investigations has been minimal. Sources indicate that political lobbying by senior officials has obstructed the legal process, preventing key figures from being named in FIRs. In August 2023, the Congress government initiated inquiries led by retired Justices H N Nagamohan Das and Michael D'Cunha to probe the allegations. The Nagamohan Das commission submitted its report in March 2024, recommending action against former chief minister B S Yediyurappa and former health minister B Sriramulu. However, despite registering an FIR against officials based on the findings, no substantial actions have been taken. The government has indicated that the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is contingent on FIR registrations, which have not progressed. A Cabinet subcommittee was also formed to review the D'Cunha panel’s report, but little advancement has been made towards prosecuting those involved in the alleged corruption.