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

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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 | Eshwarappa’s resignation not enough, he must be arrested: Karnataka Congress Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday that the Opposition leaders need not act as "investigators, prosecutors, and judges" over the contractor’s death. Responding to demands for Eshwarappa’s arrest, Bommai compared the matter to the case of a former minister, KJ George, who faced charges in the death of police officer Ganapathy, but was not arrested.

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