Karnataka Contractors Assn president demands meeting with govt over corruption
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Contractors Assn president demands meeting with govt over corruption

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Contractors' Association president D Kempanna on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to the state government in the wake of contractor Santosh Patil's death and said that they will announce the names of the corrupt MLAs and Ministers if the contractors are not called to discuss the matter to reduce corruption within 15 days. Speaking to ANI, Kempanna said, "We have given an ultimatum to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai that if within 15 days we are not called to discuss the matter to reduce corruption, we will announce the names of involved MLAs and Ministers. Meanwhile, the brother of the deceased contractor Santosh Patil has demanded the arrest of Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa and his close aides Ramesh and Basawaraj. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Congress delegation led by state party chief DK Shivakumar, and former chief minister Siddaramaiah met Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot demanding the expulsion of Eshwarappa from the state cabinet as well as his arrest over Patil's death

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Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Gadag: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has alleged that the current state government in Karnataka is rife with corruption. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of losing the moral authority to demand a minister’s resignation, as the entire Cabinet is allegedly entrenched in corrupt practices. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Bommai criticized Congress leaders for their lofty rhetoric about …

Support allegations of corruption with relevant documents: Karnataka CM
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Support allegations of corruption with relevant documents: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked those making allegations to place related documents before the enquiry commissions set up by the Karnataka government to inquire into alleged irregularities in PSI recruitment and 40% commission charges against previous BJP government. Speaking to mediapersons at Ginigera airstrip in Koppal district before proceeding to Sindhanur in Raichur district on December 30, Mr. Siddaramaiah said …

‘No such complaints received from contractors,’ Karnataka Contractors Association head on corruption charges
1 year, 4 months ago

‘No such complaints received from contractors,’ Karnataka Contractors Association head on corruption charges

Hindustan Times  

Amid the corruption allegations on the ruling state government, Karnataka State Contractors Association president Kempenna clarified that they have not received any complaints from the contractors. ‘No such complaints received from contractors,’ KSCA head on corruption charges Speaking to the reporters on Friday. Earlier, Former Karnataka chief minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy accused the Congress-led government of corruption and …

Karnataka Cabinet: Siddaramaiah keeps key portfolios, DK Shivakumar gets irrigation | FULL LIST HERE
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet: Siddaramaiah keeps key portfolios, DK Shivakumar gets irrigation | FULL LIST HERE

India TV News  

Karnataka Cabinet: A week after assuming power in Karnataka, a total of 24 legislators were sworn in as ministers on Saturday. Soon after the oath ceremony, speculations were rife that Chief Minister has kept all the key portfolios and has given ministries like major and medium irrigation, Bengaluru city development to his deputy DK Shivakumar. The CM has kept plum …

'We will give you a clean, corrupt-free govt': Rahul Gandhi at oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

'We will give you a clean, corrupt-free govt': Rahul Gandhi at oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru

Firstpost  

In its election manifesto, Congress promised to implement the ‘guarantees’ of 200 units of free power to all households, Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, among other things Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the party will turn all the five promises it made during the elections into law. In 1-2 hours, the first cabinet …

BJP endorsing corruption, says Congress as PM dials Eshwarappa
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP endorsing corruption, says Congress as PM dials Eshwarappa

India Today  

The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of endorsing corruption after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled senior Karnataka BJP leader KS Eshwarappa who was denied a party ticket in the upcoming state Assembly polls. Eshwarappa stepped down as Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister in April 2022 after a contractor, Santosh Patil, died by suicide, accusing him of collecting 40 …

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and BJP’s tall leader BS Yediyurappa slammed Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi who quit the party, ahead of Karnataka assembly polls. ‘K'taka people won’t forgive:' BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP Speaking with the reporters on Sunday, BS Yediyurappa said, “The whole party is unhappy regarding the decision of two senior most leaders in …

Karnataka BJP MLA, booked for corruption, absconds as party calls for his arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka BJP MLA, booked for corruption, absconds as party calls for his arrest

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have called for the arrest of one of the party's Karnataka MLAs, Madal Virupakshappa, who is on the run after being booked for corruption. A political storm erupted in Karnataka after state BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa's son Prashant Madal was on Thursday caught red-handed taking a bribe of Rs 40 lakh, which led to his …

K'tka BJP worker murder: Prohibitory orders in force, NIA to take over probe | Top points
2 years, 4 months ago

K'tka BJP worker murder: Prohibitory orders in force, NIA to take over probe | Top points

India Today  

The murder of Praveen Nettaru, a zilla BJP Yuva Morcha committee member in Karnataka, led to massive unrest in the state as protests erupted demanding action against the culprits. Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the probe into the murder will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency, noting it was an "organised crime" with inter-state links. Following …

Give us proof, we will probe thoroughly: Karnataka CM Bommai after pontiff alleges corruption
2 years, 8 months ago

Give us proof, we will probe thoroughly: Karnataka CM Bommai after pontiff alleges corruption

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday responded to a statement by Balehosur Mutt seer Dingaleshwara Swamy and said a thorough investigation will be carried out to find if a 'commission' was demanded by government officials. I request Dingaleswara Swamy to give the entire proof - who, where, when, to whom and how much per cent was given and we …

Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

After three days of political uncertainty and drama, veteran BJP leader K.S. The Chief Minister will now send Mr. Eshwarappa’s resignation letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for acceptance. Earlier in the day, before leaving his constituency, Shivamogga, Mr. Eshwarappa told BJP party workers and supporters that he would emerge unscathed in the probe on corruption charges and become a Minister …

Under fire over contractor's death, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigns
2 years, 8 months ago

Under fire over contractor's death, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigns

India Today  

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa has tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai amid a row over his alleged role in the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil. Hitting out at the Opposition parties, Eshwarappa said, "I'd like to ask Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar if they've finished any 1000 crore projects without engaging in any of these activities." READ …

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns amid row over death of contractor
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns amid row over death of contractor

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa on Friday submitted his resignation to chief minister Basvaraj Bommai in the state capital. The resignation comes days after he was charged for abetment of suicide of a contractor who in his suicide note accused the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader of demanding bribes from him. KS Eshwarappa tendered his resignation as the Karnataka minister during …

Contractor Death Case: K’taka Minister Eshwarappa Resigns After Meeting CM Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor Death Case: K’taka Minister Eshwarappa Resigns After Meeting CM Bommai

News 18  

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigned from the state cabinet on Friday amid opposition pressure over being booked in a case of abetment to suicide following the death of a 37-year-old civil contractor who had accused him of corruption. “I have accepted Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa’s resignation and will send it to the Governor,” Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told the …

K'taka minister confident of reclaiming cabinet berth hours before quitting
2 years, 8 months ago

K'taka minister confident of reclaiming cabinet berth hours before quitting

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s minister for rural development and panchayat raj KS Eshwarappa on Friday said that he will return to the cabinet as soon as his name is cleared in the investigation into accusations made by Santosh K Patil, the contractor who allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday. Karnataka’s minister for rural development and panchayat raj KS Eshwarappa on Friday said that …

As pressure rises for Eshwarappa's sacking, here are other ministers who resigned over various accusations
2 years, 8 months ago

As pressure rises for Eshwarappa's sacking, here are other ministers who resigned over various accusations

India Today  

The pressure is mounting on Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to force his cabinet colleague KS Eshwarappa to resign over a contractor's suicide. Contractor Santosh Patil, who had accused Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa of corruption, was found dead in a lodge in Udupi city on April 11, 2022. Here are others who have resigned over various allegations: 2021: Former Karnataka minister …

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa resigns amid row over suicide of contractor
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa resigns amid row over suicide of contractor

India TV News  

Highlights Minister K S Eshwarappa submitted his resignation to Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai today. Amid the ongoing row over the alleged suicide of a Karnataka-based contractor Santosh Patil's alleged suicide case, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa submitted his resignation to Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Friday. The Karnataka police have booked a case against Eshwarappa for …

Eshwarappa's resignation not enough, he must be arrested: Karnataka Congress
2 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa's resignation not enough, he must be arrested: Karnataka Congress

India Today  

The Karnataka Congress said it will continue with its protests till an FIR is registered against state minister KS Eshwarappa on corruption charges and he is arrested. Reacting to news of Eshwarappa stepping down from his position, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, “We are not talking about Eshwarappa’s resignation. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister KS Eshwarappa has been accused …

Contractor Suicide Case: Not bothered about Eshwarappa's resignation, want arrest, says deceased contractor's brother
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor Suicide Case: Not bothered about Eshwarappa's resignation, want arrest, says deceased contractor's brother

India Today  

The family of contractor Santosh Patil, who allegedly died by suicide, said on Thursday that they are not bothered about the resignation of Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide and demanded his arrest. Karnataka contractor suicide case | Highlights ".three names are mentioned in the …

Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa announces resignation
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa announces resignation

The Hindu  

As the controversy over the death of a contractor and BJP worker escalated, Karnataka’s Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and senior BJP leader K.S. As the situation escalated, it is learned that the BJP high command had advised Mr. Eshwarappa to resign before the visit of party national president J.P. Nadda, who is arriving in Karnataka on Friday evening …

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today

India Today  

Under fire over the death of a contractor who accused him of corruption, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa has announced that he will resign from his post on Friday, April 15. The FIR was registered on Tuesday night following a complaint by Prashanth Patil, brother of contractor Santosh Patil, who had levelled bribery charges against Eshwarappa. In the complaint, Prashanth Patil …

Karnataka suicide | Surjewala, Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah arrested after protest against Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka suicide | Surjewala, Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah arrested after protest against Eshwarappa

India Today  

Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah and other party workers were arrested on Thursday, April 14, for staging a protest, demanding the removal of KS Eshwarappa from the Karnataka government. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister KS Eshwarappa has been accused of corruption that allegedly led to the suicide of civil contractor Santosh Patil. A few weeks ago, …

K'taka contractor suicide: Congress is 'Gangotri' of corruption; they have no right to protest, says CM Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

K'taka contractor suicide: Congress is 'Gangotri' of corruption; they have no right to protest, says CM Bommai

India Today  

Slamming the Congress party’s protest demanding the resignation of minister Eshwarappa, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai said that the Congress party was the ‘Gangotri’ of corruption and that they had no moral right to protest. The Congress party in Karnataka has been calling for the sacking of minister Eshwarappa and his arrest after a case of abetment was filed against …

Karnataka contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Thursday announced that he will resign from his post. Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa, who is facing charges of abetment to suicide in connection with the death of a civil contractor in Udupi, on Thursday announced that he will step down from his position. The development comes soon after CM Bommai ruled out …

Won't resign and bow to opposition demand, says Karnataka minister Eshwarappa named in contractor suicide case
2 years, 8 months ago

Won't resign and bow to opposition demand, says Karnataka minister Eshwarappa named in contractor suicide case

Firstpost  

K S Eshwarappa has been booked by the police in Udupi for abetment of suicide, following the death of contractor Santosh K Patil, who had accused the minister of corruption Shivamogga: Amid mounting opposition pressure for his resignation over the death of a civil contractor, senior Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Wednesday ruled out stepping down from his post, …

Karnataka contractor death row: Congress demands corruption case against Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka contractor death row: Congress demands corruption case against Eshwarappa

Firstpost  

The Congress state chief also announced that the party would protest against the government in front of the chief minister’s residence and in all districts Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that a corruption case must be registered against Minister KS Eshwarappa for allegedly demanding commission from deceased contractor Santosh Patil. Addressing a joint press conference with …

Karnataka: Contractor's brother demands arrest of KS Eshwarappa, his close aides
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Contractor's brother demands arrest of KS Eshwarappa, his close aides

Firstpost  

Prashant Patil, brother of the deceased contractor Santosh Patil, has refused to take the deceased’s mortal remains until action is taken against the accused Udupi: Prashant Patil, brother of the deceased contractor Santosh Patil, on Wednesday demanded the arrest of Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa and his close aides Ramesh and Basawaraj. Earlier today, a Congress delegation led by state party …

Eshwarappa to be sacked? BJP top brass to decide fate of 'corrupt' Karnataka minister today
2 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa to be sacked? BJP top brass to decide fate of 'corrupt' Karnataka minister today

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's central leadership will take a decision on Wednesday evening over allegations of corruption against Karnataka minister Eshwarappa. A few weeks ago, Patil wrote a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he alleged that Eshwarappa had not cleared outstanding bills due to him. The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday submitted a letter to Governor Thawar …

Karnataka Congress submits letter to Governor against minister Eshwarappa in contractor's suicide case
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Congress submits letter to Governor against minister Eshwarappa in contractor's suicide case

India Today  

The Congress party delegation in Karnataka submitted a letter to the governor against minister Eshwarppa in the suicide case of contractor Santosh Patil. The letter stated that, “The main cause for his extreme step of committing suicide appears that he had carried out 108 government contract works worth more than Rs 4 crores on or before February 12, 2021 in …

Death of contractor: Karnataka Minister and aides booked for abetment to suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

Death of contractor: Karnataka Minister and aides booked for abetment to suicide

The Hindu  

The Udupi Town police booked Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. In the complaint, Prashant said Hindalga gram panchayat members and a religious leader met Mr. Eshwarappa in Bengaluru in connection with pending work on road, sewage and other development projects that were taken up for the impending annual fair of Laxmidevi temple in 2020-21. Santosh Patil filed a …

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa booked in contractor's suicide case, summoned by CM Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa booked in contractor's suicide case, summoned by CM Bommai

India Today  

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa and his aides Basavaraj and Ramesh have been booked in the suicide case of contractor Santosh Patil. An FIR has also been filed against the minister in connection with the case and Eshwarappa has been summoned by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "An FIR is registered against Eshwarappa. Contractor Santosh Patil, who …

Whistleblower blames Karnataka minister, ends life
2 years, 8 months ago

Whistleblower blames Karnataka minister, ends life

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: Santosh Patil, a contractor who had alleged that Karnataka minister K.S. I have taken this decision keeping aside all my desires.” “With folded hands, I request the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, B.S. Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accused the Prime Minister and the Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of being complicit in the contractor's death. “The death of contractor …

Karnataka Congress leaders demand dismissal of KS Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Congress leaders demand dismissal of KS Eshwarappa

New Indian Express  

"Having no other alternative, he had written the letters on 11-3-2022 to Prime Minister and also to Minister for union Rural Development, Giriraj Singh narrating the pathetic conditions of him and requested to direct the Karnataka State RDPR Minister or to the Principle Secretary, RDPR, Government of Karnataka to release payment and to issue work orders immediately, otherwise he will …

Karnataka contractor death: Congress workers stage protest; Shivakumar calls for Eshwarappa's arrest
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka contractor death: Congress workers stage protest; Shivakumar calls for Eshwarappa's arrest

India Today  

Karnataka Youth Congress workers on Tuesday staged a protest demanding the arrest of minister Eshwarappa in connection with the alleged suicide of contractor Santosh Patil. Contractor Santosh Patil, who had accused Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa of corruption, was found dead in a lodge in Udupi city on Tuesday. READ | Contractor who accused BJP minister Eshwarappa of corruption dies by …

Contractor who accused Karnataka Minister of corruption ends life in Udupi
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor who accused Karnataka Minister of corruption ends life in Udupi

The Hindu  

A contractor and BJP worker, who had accused Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. According to the local police, the contractor Santosh Patil arrived in Udupi along with a couple of his friends Santosh and Prashant on April 11 night. In the message sent to his friends on April 11, Santosh Patil claimed that Mr. Eshwarappa is ‘directly responsible’ …

Karnataka: Opposition targets govt over contractor's death, demands minister's arrest
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Opposition targets govt over contractor's death, demands minister's arrest

India TV News  

Highlights A contractor was found dead in the coastal town of Udupi on Tuesday Congress blames rural development and panchayat Raj minister K S Eshwarappa The contractor had accused the minister of demanding 40% commission for a contract Congress on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa and his dismissal from Cabinet after …

Who Will Replace Yediyurappa As New Karnataka CM? Decision Likely At BJP Legislature Party Meet Today
3 years, 4 months ago

Who Will Replace Yediyurappa As New Karnataka CM? Decision Likely At BJP Legislature Party Meet Today

ABP News  

Karnataka BJP MLAs' Meeting: After senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader BS Yediyurappa resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister, the BJP central leadership asked the state unit of the party to convene a legislature party meeting on Tuesday evening to begin the process of selection of the new Chief Minister. Bommai said that after the party legislature meeting, there will be a …

Congress seeks Karnataka CM's resignation over 'corruption' in Pollution Control Board
3 years, 5 months ago

Congress seeks Karnataka CM's resignation over 'corruption' in Pollution Control Board

India Today  

Congress on Sunday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa over allegations levelled against him by Dr M Sudheendra Rao. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Congress leaders Dinesh Gundu Rao and Gourav Vallabh claimed that several allegations of bribery are out in the open against CM Yediyurappa and his family members. The Congress leaders also released purported …

Eshwarappa letter row: Siddaramaiah urges governor to sack Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, recommend President's rule
3 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa letter row: Siddaramaiah urges governor to sack Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, recommend President's rule

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: Terming the allegations made by senior Minister KS Eshwarappa against Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa as “serious” and evidence of the collapse of administration in the state, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah on Thursday urged the Governor to intervene and recommend President’s rule. “The BJP leadership should not attempt to shut Eshwarappa’s mouth and provide an opportunity to other ministers …

Karnataka Minister Writes to Guv Against BSY's 'Authoritarian' Rule, Alleges 'Serious Lapses'
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister Writes to Guv Against BSY's 'Authoritarian' Rule, Alleges 'Serious Lapses'

News 18  

Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa on Wednesday revolted against Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa as he accused him of interfering in the functioning of his ministry. The rural development minister said it was a violation of the Karnataka Rules, 1977, and also defied the “established practices and procedures relating to the affairs of the state”. “I am …

Karnataka minister steps down after accusations of sexual exploitation
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka minister steps down after accusations of sexual exploitation

Hindustan Times  

Ramesh Jarkiholi, who served as Karnataka’s water resources minister in the B.S.Yediyurappa-led government, on Wednesday resigned from the cabinet a day after allegations of sexual exploitation surfaced against the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Gokak in Belagavi district. In his resignation letter, which was shared by the chief minister’s office, Jarkiholi stated that the allegations against him are “far from …

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