BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’
2 months ago

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday accused the state government‘s attempt to implicate former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in the ongoing probe into the alleged irregularities in the Covid-19 procurement was a “politically motivated attempt” to ensure that the BJP leader did not campaign, fearing a possible electoral defeat. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “Let the report of the commission come, then a decision will be taken in the cabinet,” Siddaramaiah said, referring to the ongoing investigation. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “The procurement was made purely on the directions of the CM and the health minister, GoK, without following the basic procurement rules and procedures,” the report stated. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The state government had decided to set up a special investigation team and a cabinet sub-committee to take further action on the D’ Cunha commission report.

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Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a comprehensive CBI probe into various issues, including the Mysuru MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities highlighted in Anwar Manippady's report, and the Rs 150 crore corruption accusations against himself. Accept Anwar Manippady’s report and initiate a thorough CBI investigation into it as well," Vijayendra challenged while speaking to …

Will study US 'chargesheet reports', act on it, says Andhra CM Naidu on Adani bribery case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will study US 'chargesheet reports', act on it, says Andhra CM Naidu on Adani bribery case

New Indian Express  

VIJAYWADA: Emphasising that the State government has access to the ‘chargesheet reports’ filed in the US in connection with the bribery case involving the previous YSRCP government and the Adani Group, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday promised to act on the irregularities. Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly after some members demanded action against YSRCP president and former …

SIT to further probe D’Cunha report on Karnataka Covid scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIT to further probe D’Cunha report on Karnataka Covid scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a major political development, the Congress government on Thursday indicated its reported plan to prosecute BJP leaders former chief minister BS Yediyurappa and former health minister B Sriramulu for their involvement in the alleged Covid scam in 2020. The cabinet resolved to set up a police Special Investigation Team with three officers headed by an IGP to further …

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule

India Today  

Fresh details about the misappropriation of Covid-19 funds allotted for Karnataka have come to light. A staggering Rs 7.03 crore, earmarked for publicity, was allegedly redirected improperly, and an additional Rs 8.85 lakh was paid to an organisation called “Chukki Talkies” without clear justification. The health department could not produce records for Rs 5 crore in spending, reportedly allocated under …

Pralhad Joshi says Justice D’Cunha ‘acting like an agent’ in Karnataka Covid kit scam probe, ‘all drama to divert…’
2 months ago

Pralhad Joshi says Justice D’Cunha ‘acting like an agent’ in Karnataka Covid kit scam probe, ‘all drama to divert…’

Live Mint  

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused Justice Michael D'Cunha of acting as an agent, criticizing his investigation into the BJP's 2020 procurement of PPE kits in Karnataka. The D'Cunha Commission recommended prosecuting former CM BS Yediyurappa and Health Minister B Sriramulu over the purchase of 3 lakh PPE kits from Chinese firms. Speaking at a public meeting on Sunday organized by …

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
2 months ago

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/HAVERI: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the Congress in Karnataka was collecting Rs 700 crore from liquor shop owners to fund the party’s election campaign in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said, “It is nothing new for PM Modi to lie. On Modi’s claim that Karnataka Excise Department was diverting Rs 700 crore to fund …

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’
2 months ago

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday accused the state government‘s attempt to implicate former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in the ongoing probe into the alleged irregularities in the Covid-19 procurement was a “politically motivated attempt” to ensure that the BJP leader did not campaign, fearing a possible electoral defeat. Vijayendra pointed out the incongruity in the …

Covid scam: Will prosecute BSY, Sudhakar and others, says CM Siddaramaiah
2 months ago

Covid scam: Will prosecute BSY, Sudhakar and others, says CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

ChIef Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that his government will act on the report of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission, which was formed to investigate the alleged corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic under the BJP rule. Addressing the media here, Siddaramaiah confirmed that the state cabinet will soon discuss the commission’s report and the government would take steps to …

Irregularities in Covid-19 procurements baseless allegation by Cong: Yediyurappa
2 months ago

Irregularities in Covid-19 procurements baseless allegation by Cong: Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Sandur: BJP Parliamentary Board member and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has dismissed the probe into the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements as a move by the Congress to target the BJP, claiming the party has no other means of attack. The Justice D’ Cunha Commission, which investigated alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements and management in Karnataka, recommended the prosecution …

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao
2 months ago

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday that the Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate alleged irregularities in Covid-19 equipment and medicine procurement, has recommended prosecuting former BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and ex-minister B Sriramulu, PTI reported. Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa Rao said that it is clear that there was …

BJP's Yediyurappa, ex-Minister to face prosecution over misuse of Covid funds
2 months ago

BJP's Yediyurappa, ex-Minister to face prosecution over misuse of Covid funds

India Today  

A report submitted by retired High Court judge Michael D'Cunha Commission of Inquiry, who is probing the alleged Covid-19 scam that took place during the previous BJP-led government in Karnataka, has recommended the prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Minister for Health and Family Welfare B Sriramulu under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. PPE …

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka
3 months, 1 week ago

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka state Congress committee filed a police complaint in Bengaluru seeking a detailed investigation into BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claim about ‘crores of rupees’ being set aside to bring down the government in Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Ugrappa, in his complaint on September 30, also submitted a pen drive containing a news clip and videos of Mr. …

D’Cunha report says hundreds of crores were misappropriated during COVID-19 pandemic
4 months ago

D’Cunha report says hundreds of crores were misappropriated during COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

The first report of retired High Court judge John Michael D’Cunha on the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management has cited irregularities to the tune of “several hundreds of crores”, besides flagging the missing files on the issue, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. A committee of officials, led by the Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary will review the report,” …

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet
4 months, 1 week ago

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government of Karnataka will place the report submitted by Justice John Michael D’Cunha on alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management during the BJP regime at the next meeting of the Cabinet scheduled for September 5 to decide on the future course of action. Fielding queries from reporters in Mysuru on September 3, Mr Siddaramaiah said he …

'Political Vendetta': Covid-19 Expenditure Report Triggers BJP vs Congress War of Words in Karnataka
4 months, 1 week ago

'Political Vendetta': Covid-19 Expenditure Report Triggers BJP vs Congress War of Words in Karnataka

News 18  

The Justice John Michael D’Cunha inquiry commission, which is probing irregularities in Covid-19 expenditure during BJP rule in Karnataka, has submitted its first report to chief minister Siddaramaiah, reportedly recommending criminal action against those involved in misappropriation. We will have to see if we need to take action completely or leave out a few acts,” said Karnataka home minister G …

Yediyurappa being targeted to divert public attention from scam, says Prahlad Joshi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yediyurappa being targeted to divert public attention from scam, says Prahlad Joshi

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has alleged that the Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was targeting former Chief Minister B.S. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Friday, Mr. Joshi alleged that the government itself had approached the court to seek arrest warrant against Mr. Yediyurappa as it wanted to divert the attention …

Cong: Have papers to prove BJP took 40% commission in 2023
9 months, 1 week ago

Cong: Have papers to prove BJP took 40% commission in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Day after a special court issued summons to Congress leaders in connection with a defamation case, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday alleged that they have the required documents to prove the accusations. Special court of people’s representatives in Bengaluru has issued summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Siddaramaiah, and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar in connection with …

BSY was involved in ₹40,000 cr. corruption in COVID management: Yatnal
1 year ago

BSY was involved in ₹40,000 cr. corruption in COVID management: Yatnal

The Hindu  

Firing one more salvo at former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, his bete noir and MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged on Tuesday that the BJP veteran was involved in a ₹40,000 crore scam during the COVID-19 wave in his tenure. On January 5, it will hear a case of Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar’s involvement in some alleged irregularities and the …

​Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt sets up to probe into alleged COVID irregularities during BJP regime
1 year, 4 months ago

​Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt sets up to probe into alleged COVID irregularities during BJP regime

India TV News  

Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government has set up an inquiry commission led by a retired High Court judge to investigate the alleged irregularities in oxygen supply during the COVID pandemic in the previous BJP regime. The government issued an order in this regard on Friday and said that it expected the Justice John Michael D'Cunha-led commission to submit the report in three …

Prove 40% commission charge against BJP with evidence, says Basavaraj Bommai
1 year, 7 months ago

Prove 40% commission charge against BJP with evidence, says Basavaraj Bommai

Firstpost  

Bommai also urged the government to investigate alleged scams or irregularities that took place during the previous BJP and Congress governments, and let the truth come out Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday demanded the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state to prove with evidence that there was 40 per cent commission during the previous BJP rule. I …

Mumbai covid centres scam: Two accused, both close aide of Sanjay Raut, arrested by EOW
1 year, 10 months ago

Mumbai covid centres scam: Two accused, both close aide of Sanjay Raut, arrested by EOW

India TV News  

Mumbai Covid Centre Scam: The Economic Offences Wing on Tuesday arrested two people namely Rajiv Nandakumar Salunke and Bala Ramchandra Kadam, both of them are close aide of Sanjay Raut, in the jumbo Covid centres scam case in Mumbai. Last month, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation called Rs 100 crore scam allegation in setting up of jumbo Covid-19 centres as 'baseless'. …

Bombay HC Demands Action Against Those Involved In 6000 Cr Tribal Scam [Read Order]
5 years ago

Bombay HC Demands Action Against Those Involved In 6000 Cr Tribal Scam [Read Order]

Live Law  

While hearing a batch of PILs which ended up exposing the Rs.6,000 crore tribal scam, the Bombay High Court observed- "If the State has accepted the Justice Gaikwad Committee's Report and initiated action, it is bound to take it to its logical end. Division bench of Justice SC Dharmadhikari and Justice RI Chagla were hearing the said PILs which were …

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