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 Chand Gehlot seeking the dismissal of minister Eshwarappa from the state government. The letter stated, “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 Belagavi district on the oral instruction of KS Eshwarappa, Minister for Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj of Karnataka, even without work orders from the concerned authorities.” The letter stated that whenever Santosh approached the minister and concerned officials for payment and for work orders, they insisted on the commission, stating that the commission had to be paid first. ALSO READ | Karnataka Congress submits letter to Governor against minister Eshwarappa in contractor's suicide case

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How B Nagendra’s resignation is a significant setback for the Karnataka Congress
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How B Nagendra’s resignation is a significant setback for the Karnataka Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress in Karnataka, which came to power in 2013 after its 320 km padayatra from Bengaluru to Ballari in August 2010 to protest against the then Bharatiya Janata Party state government’s alleged corruption in the Obulapuram mining company illegal mining case. B Nagendra, who was the state minister for tribal welfare and sports, resigned after his name cropped up …

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son
8 months ago

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. Shivamogga: Independent candidate from Shivamogga constituency KS Eshwarappa files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga on April 12 “Disregarding the instructions of the …

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate
8 months ago

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate

New Indian Express  

The 75-year-old Eshwarappa, had remained steadfast in his decision to contest, spurning efforts by party leaders to pacify him. The party's decision to expel the former Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, came on the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on May 7. Eshwarappa, along with Yediyurappa and …

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP expels KS Eshwarappa for decision to contest as Independent from Shivamogga
8 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP expels KS Eshwarappa for decision to contest as Independent from Shivamogga

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled party leader-turned-rebel KS Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for his decision to contest as an Independent candidate from Shivamogga. "BJP expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for embarrassing the party by contesting as an Independent from Shivamogga constituency," Karnataka BJP said. Former deputy chief …

K S Eshwarappa takes the plunge, files papers as independent
8 months, 1 week ago

K S Eshwarappa takes the plunge, files papers as independent

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Reiterating his intention to rid the party of “the influence of former CM BS Yediyurappa and his family,” senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency on Friday. Eshwarappa, accompanied by former minister Gulihatti Shekhar and PM Narendra Modi lookalike Sadananda Nayak from Udupi, was taken out …

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle

Live Mint  

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa returned empty-handed after he failed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. After this, Eshwarappa reiterated that he is going to contest against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra in Shivamogga as he had announced earlier. Attacking BS Yediyurappa and family …

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls
9 months ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

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 …

What is Congress' ‘40% commission’ charge against Karnataka government?
1 year, 8 months ago

What is Congress' ‘40% commission’ charge against Karnataka government?

Hindustan Times  

The Congress has launched fresh attacks at the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Karnataka government over the ‘40% commission charges' alleging that the right-wing party ‘talk about how to undermine the pride of Karnataka and do not comment on important issues related to the state'. On Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the chief minister Basavaraj Bommai-led state government on the …

BJP's KS Eshwarappa quits electoral politics weeks ahead of Karnataka polls
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP's KS Eshwarappa quits electoral politics weeks ahead of Karnataka polls

India Today  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Tuesday announced his decision to quit electoral politics weeks ahead of the Karnataka Assembly election. READ | Heads to roll as BJP likely to adopt ‘Gujarat model’ in Karnataka candidates’ selection KS Eshwarappa was later cleared by the police in the contractor suicide case. Reacting to Eshwarappa's announcement, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai …

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 …

BJP's KS Eshwarappa Says 'Will Abide by Leadership's Decision' on Returning as Karnataka Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP's KS Eshwarappa Says 'Will Abide by Leadership's Decision' on Returning as Karnataka Minister

News 18  

Days after a ‘B summary report’ was filed by the police in an abetment to suicide case against him, citing lack of evidence, Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa on Friday said he will abide by the party leadership’s decision regarding his re-induction into the state cabinet. “I don’t know, whatever the national leadership decides after discussing with the Chief …

Contractor Suicide Case: Ex-K'taka Min Eshwarappa Gets Clean Chit as 'No Evidence' Found Against Him
2 years, 5 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 contractor writes to PM Modi on bribe demanded by rural development officials
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka contractor writes to PM Modi on bribe demanded by rural development officials

India Today  

Yariswamy, a contractor from Karnataka’s Koppal town, has said that the executive officer and the junior engineer have demanded a 30-40% commission from him as a bribe. SANTOSH PATIL SUICIDE This comes after contractor Santosh Patil died by suicide alleging officials in Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj ministry were taking bribes to release funds for projects. Contractor Santosh …

Karnataka: Stench of corruption in contractor's suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Stench of corruption in contractor's suicide

The Hindu  

A FEW weeks before his death on April 12, Santosh K. Patil, a 36-year-old civil works contractor from Hindalga in Belagavi district in north Karnataka, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh. ‘40 per cent commission’ Speaking to a Kannada news channel in Delhi on March 9, Santosh Patil alleged …

After contractors, now Lingayat seer accuses Karnataka govt of taking 30% cut for grants to mutts
2 years, 8 months ago

After contractors, now Lingayat seer accuses Karnataka govt of taking 30% cut for grants to mutts

India Today  

A seer from Karnataka has alleged that grants are given to mutts only after the state government takes a 30% commission as a ‘cut’. After initially refusing to resign from his post, KS Eshwarappa tendered his resignation on Friday, stating, “I decided to resign because I don't want to put in an uncomfortable situation those who helped me rise to …

Morning Digest | Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister; experts urge caution as COVID-19 cases rise in north India, and more
2 years, 8 months ago

Morning Digest | Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister; experts urge caution as COVID-19 cases rise in north India, and more

The Hindu  

Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister, three-day drama ends After three days of political uncertainty and drama, veteran BJP leader K.S. As COVID-19 cases rise in north India, experts urge caution COVID-19 cases have shown a rising trend in parts of the country including Delhi, Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra with experts stating that the mild surge could be primarily due to emergence …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Youth Congress stages protest outside Amit Shah's residence, demands sacking of Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Youth Congress stages protest outside Amit Shah's residence, demands sacking of Eshwarappa

India Today  

Staging a massive protest outside the residence of Home Minister Amit Shah, workers of the Indian Youth Congress demanded the sacking of Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa who has been booked in the suicide case of contractor Santosh Patil. "Santosh Patil while committing suicide has clearly said in his last words that BJP minister KS Eshwarappa's 40 per cent commission demand …

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 …

Never met contractor who killed self, says Eshwarappa as heat rises on graft allegations
2 years, 8 months ago

Never met contractor who killed self, says Eshwarappa as heat rises on graft allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa on Wednesday, April 13, said that he had never seen or met Santosh Patil, the contractor who killed himself after accusing the minister of indulging in corruption. "I have already urged the Chief minister and home minister to order a fair and impartial probe into the corruption allegations," Eshwarappa said. Allegations of corruption against Eshwarappa gained steam …

Death of contractor: Rashtrabhakti Balaga defends Karnataka Minister K.S. Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Death of contractor: Rashtrabhakti Balaga defends Karnataka Minister K.S. Eshwarappa

The Hindu  

Members of the Shivamogga unit of Rashtrabhakti Balaga staged a dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shivamogga against the demand for the resignation of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. The allegations made against the Minister are baseless,” according to a member of Rashtrabhakti Balaga. Mr. Eshwarappa has already denied the allegations made by Santosh Patil, …

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 …

Minister Eshwarappa and his associates harassed Santosh Patil to death, says victim's brother
2 years, 8 months ago

Minister Eshwarappa and his associates harassed Santosh Patil to death, says victim's brother

India Today  

Prashanth and Suresh Patil, brothers of Santosh Patil, the Karnataka contractor who killed himself, have alleged that minister Eshwarappa, and his close associates, Basavaraj and Ramesh, harassed the victim into taking the extreme step. Santosh Patil had called for a press meeting on March 29 and exposed these people, said his brother. “We wanted to file the FIR on Tuesday …

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 case: Suicide note false propaganda, won't resign, says Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka contractor death case: Suicide note false propaganda, won't resign, says Eshwarappa

India TV News  

Highlights Police has been directed to ensure a speedy and transparent investigation Santosh Patil, a BJP leader and contractor was found dead in a lodge in Udupi on Tuesday Karnataka Congress has decided to intensify agitation against the ruling BJP government A case has been registered against Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister K S Eshwarappa for abetment of …

‘Death of contractor Santhosh Patil proves what we said about 40% kickback demand in Karnataka’
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Death of contractor Santhosh Patil proves what we said about 40% kickback demand in Karnataka’

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association, which has been making allegations of kickbacks demanded for State Government-awarded contracts going as high as 40%, said that the death of Santosh K. Patil on April 12 only proved how dire the situation was. The association has demanded that Patil’s family be immediately given outstanding bills of ₹4 crore for the 108 works he …

Contractor who accused Karnataka Minister of Rural Development K.S. Eshwarappa of demanding 40 per cent commission found dead
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor who accused Karnataka Minister of Rural Development K.S. Eshwarappa of demanding 40 per cent commission found dead

The Hindu  

Santosh K. Patil, a contractor and member of the Hindu Yuva Vahini, allegedly committed suicide today at a hotel in Udupi. Eshwarappa, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister in the Karnataka government, of demanding a 40 per cent commission on the tender that he had been allotted for road works. In one of the …

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 …

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa responsible for contractor Santosh Patil's death, claims his brother
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa responsible for contractor Santosh Patil's death, claims his brother

India Today  

Contractor Santhosh Patil, who had accused Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa of corruption, was found dead in a lodge in Udupi on Tuesday. Prashant Patil said, "Eshwarappa is responsible for my brother's death. Before his death, Santhosh Patil allegedly sent a WhatsApp message to his friends stating his intention to take his life, and blaming Eshwarappa for the extreme step. A …

‘Going on journey of no return’: Contractor who accused BJP minister found dead
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Going on journey of no return’: Contractor who accused BJP minister found dead

Hindustan Times  

In a shocking development, contractor Santhosh K Patil, who had accused senior BJP minister K S Eeshwarappa of taking 40% commission, has now been found dead in a hotel in Udupi on Tuesday. Contractor Santhosh Patil who accused BJP minister of corruption found dead. I thank all my friends, I also thank the journalists for highlighting my problems.’’ According to …

Contractor who accused BJP minister Eshwarappa of corruption dies by suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor who accused BJP minister Eshwarappa of corruption dies by suicide

India Today  

Contractor Santosh Patil, who had accused Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa of corruption, was found dead in a lodge in Udupi city on Monday. Before his death, Patil allegedly sent a WhatsApp message to his friends stating his intention to take his life, and blaming Eshwarappa for the extreme step. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the contractor’s death will be thoroughly …

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