AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala said the audio pointed out that assassination plots had entered the electoral discourse and it was the lowest level the BJP could stoop to.
The BJP candidate is Manikanta Rathod, who has 40 cases against him ranging from attempted murder to fraud and was convicted for stealing milk powder meant for supply to children in Anganwadis.
SR Srinivas submitted his resignation from the Legislative Assembly on Monday, March 27, and is expected to contest the elections on a Congress ticket.