The names of Reoti Raman Singh and Saxena figured in the complaint of BJP MPs. Reoti Raman, they had claimed, had approached them first. Reoti Raman represents the Allahabad Lok Sabha constituency. He had defeated senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi. Saxena, according to the complainants, had delivered the slush money to them.

When asked why the committee had sent for Kulkarni, Deo told The Indian Express, "We felt it necessary to call him." Kulkarni has claimed being a witness to the alleged bribery in his writings since. Sources in the committee said looking at the recording, Kulkarni seems to be among those who masterminded the operation.

Deo said the committee would try to record Bhagora's evidence, depending upon his health condition. Bhagora has not been able to do so due to a heart ailment.