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 him in connection with the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil from Udupi. Hitting out strongly against the Congress party, the Karnataka CM said, “Congress people don't have any moral rights to protest. Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa said he would not tender his resignation despite allegations of corruption against him.

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BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

BJP wants CM to resign, protests across Karnataka
4 months ago

BJP wants CM to resign, protests across Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP leaders on Thursday staged protests across the state, demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation over the MUDA site allotment case, and action against Congress leaders who made objectionable comments against Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot. Former deputy chief minister and MLA Dr CN Ashwath Narayan said the CM should resign in the state’s interest, but is adamant about continuing …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
4 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months ago

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan

The Hindu  

Workers and leaders of the Congress staged protests in various parts of Karnataka opposing the Governor sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Shivakumar along with Congress MLAs, MLCs and workers protest against Karnataka Governor for granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah in #MUDAScam, at Freedom Park, in #Bengaluru on August 19, 2024. Congress workers …

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation
4 months ago

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Heightening its attack, the Opposition BJP is set to stage a dharna in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises on Monday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the wake of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot providing sanction for investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban …

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today stated that the Karnataka government would not spare anyone guilty of corruption. “Whether it is Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, the Bharatiya Janata Party state President BY Vijayendra, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa or Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, whoever is guilty, action will be initiated against them,” he stated. Speaking to media in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah …

Karnataka: CM led a protest against misuse of ED by central government
5 months ago

Karnataka: CM led a protest against misuse of ED by central government

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday led a symbolic protests against misuse of Enforcement Directorate by Bharatiya Janata Party led Central Government and termed the investigation by ED officials into the alleged fraudulent transactions in the bank accounts of Maharishi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation has been conducted out of ‘political vengeance’ against the ruling Congress government in Karnataka. The …

Valmiki Corporation 'Scam': Karnataka Congress Protests Against 'Arbitrary Actions Of ED'
5 months ago

Valmiki Corporation 'Scam': Karnataka Congress Protests Against 'Arbitrary Actions Of ED'

ABP News  

Karnataka Congress members including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and State Home Minister G Parameshwara held a protest at the Gandhi statue outside Vidhan Soudha on Tuesday. During the protest, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the BJP accusing it of using the ED to undermine the state's democratically elected government. #WATCH | Karnataka Congress including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and State Home Minister …

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy
6 months ago

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda on Monday wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning the "stoic silence" of his party on the recent hooch tragedy which left several people dead in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda wrote a letter to the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the …

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 …

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 …

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 Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
8 months, 2 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 …

Infighting in Karnataka Congress Over 'Parivarwaad', Siddaramaiah in Damage Control Mode
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Infighting in Karnataka Congress Over 'Parivarwaad', Siddaramaiah in Damage Control Mode

News 18  

The Karnataka Congress is witnessing a full blown infighting over ‘parivarwaad’. Several legislators and leaders are up in arms against Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa and the candidate for the Kolar Lok Sabha seat. Amid these reports, four MLAs and two MLCs from Kolar district, including Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar, have threatened to resign from the membership of …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that MLAs and MPs from the state will stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the central government’s tax devolution policies, according to an official letter. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, state home minister G Parameshwara, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and others during the party …

BJP leader Eshwarappa demands enquiry into corruption charges against government
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa demands enquiry into corruption charges against government

The Hindu  

Referring to Karnataka Contractors’ Association president D. Kempanna’s alleged charges of corruption against the Congress government in the State, BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. At a media conference in Ballari on Monday, Mr. Eshwarappa addressed allegations that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. I demand a thorough enquiry by a reared judge into the allegations to unearth the truth,” …

Karnataka: BJP's KS Eshwarappa blames Congress' turncoats for indiscipline within party
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka: BJP's KS Eshwarappa blames Congress' turncoats for indiscipline within party

Hindustan Times  

In a veiled remark over growing unrest in the party, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa stated that indiscipline has sneaked into the BJP as several Congress party leaders have joined the party. KS Eshwarappa He, however, refused to hold them responsible for the bitter defeat of the party in the recently concluded assembly election in Karnataka. Speaking to …

Siddaramaiah forced Congress MLAs to resign in 2019: BJP’s K Sudhakar
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah forced Congress MLAs to resign in 2019: BJP’s K Sudhakar

Hindustan Times  

Keshava Sudhakar, who was among the lawmakers whose resignations led to the Congress-Janata Dal government’s fall in Karnataka in 2019, on Wednesday blamed former chief minister Siddaramaiah for forcing them to quit. BJP MLA K Sudhakar In a series of tweets, Sudhakar questioned can Siddaramaiah deny he had no implicit or explicit role in prompting 14 Congress lawmakers to resign. …

K'taka Congress accuses BJP of corruption in healthcare tender worth over Rs 1,200 cr, files complaint
1 year, 7 months ago

K'taka Congress accuses BJP of corruption in healthcare tender worth over Rs 1,200 cr, files complaint

India Today  

Just a day before the Karnataka assembly elections, the Congress party has levelled yet another corruption charge against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government. A delegation from the Karnataka Congress has filed a complaint with the Lokayukta against state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar, and other officers of the health department. The Congress alleges that during …

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 …

Cong says ’BJP endorses illegal act’, as PM Modi dials Eshwarappa ahead of polls
1 year, 8 months ago

Cong says ’BJP endorses illegal act’, as PM Modi dials Eshwarappa ahead of polls

Live Mint  

Former deputy chief minister of Karnataka and Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa got a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on as the crucial state assembly election draws close amid an exodus of disgruntled senior BJP leaders on being denied a ticket. PM Modi calls Eshwarappa amid massive exodus Prime Minister Modi's call to Eshwarappa amid an exodus of …

‘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 …

What drama in K’taka reveals
1 year, 8 months ago

What drama in K’taka reveals

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing drama over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate list for the forthcoming assembly election in Karnataka should not surprise anyone. PREMIUM Interestingly, Karnataka is perhaps the only state in the country where the party has consciously avoided corruption as a campaign issue The first is the nature of politics in the state over the years, where, irrespective of the …

Karnataka’s ex-deputy CM quits BJP, says ‘won’t go around with begging bowl’
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka’s ex-deputy CM quits BJP, says ‘won’t go around with begging bowl’

Live Mint  

“I have made my decision. I am a self-respecting politician," former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi resigned as a Legislative Council member and from the primary membership of Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday. BJP leaders denied ticket in Karnataka Polls BJP has informed news agency ANI, party's first list has 52 fresh faces and 21 sitting MLAs have been …

'Attack on federal system': Congress lashes out at BJP on K'taka-Maha border row
1 year, 8 months ago

'Attack on federal system': Congress lashes out at BJP on K'taka-Maha border row

Hindustan Times  

The Indian National Congress has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party and alleged that they have illegally formed the government in Maharashtra. The Congress party also blamed the ruling BJP for the ongoing dispute between Karnataka and its neighboring Maharashtra states over allocation of border villages near Belagavi. Union home minister Amit Shah with Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, …

CM Bommai terms congress rule as 'Dark Days' in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

CM Bommai terms congress rule as 'Dark Days' in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday attacked the Congress party and termed its rule from 2013-18 under Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister as ‘dark days’ in the history of Karnataka and that development works came to a halt. He told a press conference in Bengaluru that his party is trying to ‘unite’ the people while the Congress party tried …

Congress leaders try to lay siege to CM Bommai\'s residence
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress leaders try to lay siege to CM Bommai\'s residence

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Congress leaders on Saturday tried to lay siege to the residence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Race Course road in Bengaluru city demanding his resignation on moral grounds over the Lokayukta trapping of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Veerupakshappa Madal’s son Prashanth Madal, Chief Accountant of Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewage Board on Thursday. Meanwhile, Congress leaders took to …

Congress has no chance to return to power in Karnataka: Bommai
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress has no chance to return to power in Karnataka: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused the opposition parties of being unable to accept the development in the state and resorting to baseless allegations against the government. Speaking to reporters at Banahatti helipad in Bagalkot on Sunday, Bommai asserted that the people of Karnataka are mature and intelligent enough not to be influenced by such tactics of the opposition. …

Basavaraj Bommai calls Congress \'Gangotri of Corruption\'
2 years, 1 month ago

Basavaraj Bommai calls Congress \'Gangotri of Corruption\'

Deccan Chronicle  

UDUPI: Defining Congress as the ‘Gangotri of Corruption,’ Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai alleged that to hide their corruption the Congress leaders were making false charges against the BJP government in the state. Congress means lies and lies means Congress,” he quipped when asked about AICC Chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s charges against BJP. On Siddaramaiah’s statement about Congress returning to power, Bommai …

KCR’s stock on the rise while Modi’s nosediving: Jagadish Reddy
2 years, 2 months ago

KCR’s stock on the rise while Modi’s nosediving: Jagadish Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Minister for energy G. Jagadish Reddy said that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao would emerge as an alternative political force as the graph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on the downside. It is because of this fear that the BJP leadership is trying to destabilise Opposition parties, he said at a meet-the-press programme on the Munugode byelection here …

BJP rule in Karnataka marked by caste, corruption and communalism
2 years, 2 months ago

BJP rule in Karnataka marked by caste, corruption and communalism

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:50 IST Although Karnataka is considered the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “gateway to the south”, the party has never been able to come to power in the State with a clear mandate. Bommai’s tenure When Basavaraj Bommai emerged as the dark horse Chief Minister in July 2021, political journalists expected that aggressive communalism, as seen in …

Congress alleges corruption in Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress alleges corruption in Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board

The Hindu  

Coming down on the ruling BJP government, Congress leaders Allamaprabhu Patil and Sharan Kumar Modi alleged that BJP leaders, hand in glove with contractors, were misappropriating public funds released to Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board. Addressing a public meeting at Hirapur in Kalaburagi South Assembly constituency, the Congress leaders said that the State government was neglecting the backward region and …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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