Opposition calls for RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge's removal and arrest in connection with contractor's suicide
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition calls for RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge's removal and arrest in connection with contractor's suicide

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and MLC N Ravi Kumar on Saturday called for the removal of RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge from the cabinet, and his arrest, in connection with the suicide of contractor Sachin Panchal in Bidar. He further stated that “Priyank had converted Kalaburagi as his own republic, with the administration, including the police, working at his behest to harass his political opponents”. Meanwhile, Ravi Kumar mentioned, “Priyank held a press conference to save his skin. Former RDPR minister Eshwarappa resigned, in the wake of Belagavi contractor Santhosh Patil’s suicide, despite the court saying he had no role in it.

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KARNATAKA | Congress’ Priyank Kharge Under Heat Over Alleged Ties to Contractor’s Suicide
2 months, 1 week ago

KARNATAKA | Congress’ Priyank Kharge Under Heat Over Alleged Ties to Contractor’s Suicide

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 08, 2025 14:30 IST - 5 MINS READ At a public meeting on January 6 in Bengaluru, several Dalit leaders and pontiffs from Karnataka came out in vehement support of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge, whose close aide was named in a suicide note penned by Sachin Manappa Panchal, 26, a contractor from a …

BJP holds agitation demanding Minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over contractor's suicide
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP holds agitation demanding Minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over contractor's suicide

ABP News  

The BJP on Saturday staged a protest here demanding the resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge in connection with the suicide of a Bidar-based civil contractor. BJP State President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, Legislative Council Leader of Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy led the protest. Police personnel were "We have ordered tender coconuts, coffee, tea, …

Karnataka: BJP Demands Priyank Kharge's Resignation Over Contractor’s Suicide
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP Demands Priyank Kharge's Resignation Over Contractor’s Suicide

Deccan Chronicle  

The suicide of civil contractor Sachin Panchala in Bidar’s Balki town on December 26 has ignited a fierce political battle between the BJP and Congress in Karnataka. Panchala, who ended his life by jumping onto railway tracks, left behind a suicide note allegedly naming Raju Kapanur, reportedly close to Congress leader Priyank Kharge.The BJP has called for the resignation of …

CM Siddaramaiah stands by Priyank Kharge, dismisses BJP's allegations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah stands by Priyank Kharge, dismisses BJP's allegations

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has rejected the BJP's demand for the resignation of Minister Priyanka Kharge in connection with the suicide of a contractor. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah "Minister Priyanka Kharge's name is not on the death note of Bidar contractor Sachin, who committed suicide. Responding to the BJP's insistence that the investigation should be handed over to the CBI, the …

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president

India Today  

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party escalated its demand for the resignation of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. The party reportedly couriered the suicide note of civil contractor Sachin Panchal to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, as part of its protest. The BJP claimed that the suicide note accused Raju Kapanur, a …

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly

India TV News  

In the latest development in Karnataka contractor suicide case, the police registered an FIR against Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, BJP MLC C T Ravi and 11 other party leaders on charges of unlawful assembly, officials said on Wednesday. FIR lodged after SI registered complaint Regarding the assembly, a Police Sub-Inspector lodged a complaint after …

Contractor suicide case: BJP’s poster campaign against Priyank on
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Contractor suicide case: BJP’s poster campaign against Priyank on

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP leaders on Tuesday kicked off a poster campaign demanding the resignation of Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Priyank Kharge over his alleged involvement in a contractor’s death by suicide in Bidar. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanswamy and senior BJP leaders pasted posters, accusing the minister of being responsible for contractor Sachin Panchala’s death, …

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand

ABP News  

Defending his Cabinet colleague Priyank Kharge, whose resignation the BJP has been demanding, in connection with the suicide of a contractor in Bidar last week, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said, unnecessary allegations are being made against him. BJP has demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should ask Priyank Kharge to resign immediately, and has set a January 4 …

‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case

Live Mint  

Karnataka minister, Priyank Kharge has denied allegations levelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party on him in connection with the recent suicide of a contractor in the state. Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, has said that he is waiting for the forensic test report on the 8-page note left by Sachin Panchal, contractor. Panchal's suicide note …

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, on Tuesday, defended his cabinet colleague, Priyank Kharge, who is embroiled in a controversy following the suicide of a contractor, Sachin Monappa Panchal. The contractor allegedly left behind a note accusing Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Kharge, of extorting money for a contract and threatening his life. In response to BJP’s demand for Kharge's …

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded the resignation of Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and a CBI inquiry into the suicide of a civil contractor from Bidar district on December 26. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra alleged that the entire police department in and around Kalaburagi district is “under the clutches” of the Kharge family. The party also threatened …

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe

India Today  

A case has been registered against Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, and five others for allegedly conspiring to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police confirmed on Sunday. Panchal’s note accused Congress leaders of plotting the murders of Mattimadu, Siddalinga Swami of Andola Mutt, and BJP leaders Manikanth Rathod and Chandu Patil. Bidar …

Bidar contractor suicide case: BJP goes for Priyank’s jugular
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bidar contractor suicide case: BJP goes for Priyank’s jugular

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP is going full throttle against RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge, son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, in the case of Bidar contractor Sachin Panchal’s suicide, which exposed the plight of contractors to get government projects. As BJP earlier managed to get B Nagendra removed from the cabinet for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore Maharshi Valmiki ST Development …

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP

India Today  

The suicide of a 26-year-old contractor in Karnataka's Bidar district has sparked a fresh political row between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. In the wake of these allegations, BJP leaders have targeted Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning his involvement in the incident. "Priyank Kharge, with a penchant for speaking out of …

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge

India Today  

A controversy erupted after a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, died by suicide in Karnataka. In his seven-page suicide note, Sachin claimed that Raju Kapanur and five others hatched a conspiracy to murder BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders. The BJP has blamed Congress Minister Priyank Kharge, who happens to be close to the accused Raju Kapanur, for the suicide. …

Priyank Kharge denies involvement in Bidar contractor's suicide, demands independent probe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyank Kharge denies involvement in Bidar contractor's suicide, demands independent probe

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge here on Saturday said he is no way responsible for Bidar contractor Sachin Panchala’s suicide and requested Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara to initiate a probe into the case for the truth to come out. “I had a word with the home minister over the phone since he was not in Bengaluru. …

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: The suicide of contractor Sachin Panchal from Bhalki Taluk has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress government of fostering a toxic environment for contractors. This misuse of power has led to incidents like the alleged suicide of SDA officer Rudresh due to undue pressure from Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s aide and the hooliganism targeting …

Contractor dies by suicide in Bidar, alleges Congress leader Priyank Kharge’s aide responsible
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Contractor dies by suicide in Bidar, alleges Congress leader Priyank Kharge’s aide responsible

Hindustan Times  

A 26-year-old contractor reportedly died by suicide on Thursday after lying in front of a train in Bidar, Karnataka. Kapanur is reportedly a close aide of Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge. Opposition reacts In a post on 'X', BJP state president B Y Vijayendra said, "It seems that some ministers in the Congress government have given …

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide

India Today  

A 26-year-old contractor died by suicide in Karnataka’s Bidar, leaving a seven-page death note that stirred political and social controversy. The death note accuses Raju Kapanur, a rowdy-sheeter and close associate of Karnataka's IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge, of cheating him of Rs 15 lakh in a tender-related issue. Minister Priyank Kharge responded to the incident, calling Sachin's death "unfortunate" and …

Prachanda's remark on India stirs up storm in Nepal; Opposition demands PM's resignation
1 year, 8 months ago

Prachanda's remark on India stirs up storm in Nepal; Opposition demands PM's resignation

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's stunning remarks that an Indian businessman settled here "once made efforts" to make him the Premier has stirred up a storm in the Himalayan Nation with the Opposition demanding his resignation. Demanding the Prime Minister's resignation, former Prime Minister Oli said, "his remarks have given a blow to national independence, dignity, the Constitution …

Contractor Suicide Case: Ex-K'taka Min Eshwarappa Gets Clean Chit as 'No Evidence' Found Against Him
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor Suicide Case: Ex-K'taka Min Eshwarappa Gets Clean Chit as 'No Evidence' Found Against Him

News 18  

Udupi Police on Wednesday gave a clean chit to BJP leader and former Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa in a case where his name had appeared in the alleged suicide of contractor Santosh Patil. Police have said that I have no role in it, which is a matter of joy for me,” Eshwarappa told reporters, adding, “I had said the same …

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns amid row over death of contractor
2 years, 11 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 Suicide Case: Not bothered about Eshwarappa's resignation, want arrest, says deceased contractor's brother
2 years, 11 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 KS Eshwarappa announces resignation day after being booked in contractor's suicide case
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa announces resignation day after being booked in contractor's suicide case

Firstpost  

Eshwarappa was booked on Wednesday in connection with the suspected suicide of civil contractor Santosh K Patil, who was found dead in a hotel in Udupi Shivamogga: 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 stepping down from his position. I …

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today
2 years, 11 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 contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa
2 years, 11 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, 11 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, …

Injustice to 32 mins? Will drop Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, says Mallikarjun Kharge
6 years ago

Injustice to 32 mins? Will drop Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: “If there is a feeling that because of Priyank Kharge’s presence in the Cabinet, injustice has been done to 32 ministers, we will remove Priyank from the Cabinet and form a new Cabinet with another set of ministers. Whether he does a good job or not, the high command will decide,” remarked Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday. …

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