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, Patil wrote a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he alleged that Eshwarappa had not cleared outstanding bills due to him. Congress leader Nasir Hussain said that the party would approach the President of India if the Karnataka Government, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah did not take steps to sack and arrest Eshwarappa.

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Rahul Gandhi claims 2 Cong workers killed due to ‘excessive police force’ in UP, Assam
6 days, 18 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi claims 2 Cong workers killed due to ‘excessive police force’ in UP, Assam

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that two Congress workers died due to “excessive police force” in Uttar Pradesh and Assam, both currently ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party. During this, the death of our Congress workers Mridul Islam in Guwahati and Prabhat Pandey in Lucknow due to excessive police force is very sad …

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 BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained

Hindustan Times  

BJP on Friday staged a protest in Mysuru against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi. BJP leaders being detained during a protest against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Karnataka Chief …

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 …

BJP demands Siddaramaiah’s resignation over ‘embezzlement’ of Valmiki corporation funds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP demands Siddaramaiah’s resignation over ‘embezzlement’ of Valmiki corporation funds

The Hindu  

BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister C.N. At a press conference in Mysuru on Thursday, Dr. Ashwath Narayan said the blame for opening of an unauthorised bank account and the transfer of funds from the corporation rests squarely with the Finance Department, which is headed by Mr. Siddaramaiah. Dr. Ashwath Narayan also took serious exception to the police omitting …

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The death of a 50-year-old Karnataka government employee, who allegedly died by suicide on Sunday and left a note purportedly blaming senior officials of coercing him to facilitate misappropriation of funds, has sparked a political controversy, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party demanding the resignation of state’s Scheduled Tribes welfare minister B Nagendra. In the purported suicide note, the official …

Drop Nagendra from Cabinet in view of officer’s suicide note, Vijayendra tells Siddaramaiah
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Drop Nagendra from Cabinet in view of officer’s suicide note, Vijayendra tells Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

An official of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation committing suicide leaving a note alleging corruption by Congress leaders proves that the Congress is a hallmark of corruption, BJP State president B.Y. The Congress came to power in the State after accusing the BJP of corruption, Mr. Vijayendra said and asked the Siddaramaiah-led government to show the same …

BJP leader booked for culpable homicide over farmer's death in Patiala
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader booked for culpable homicide over farmer's death in Patiala

The Hindu  

Police here have booked Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harwinder Singh Harpalpur for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the death of a farmer during a protest against a BJP candidate on May 4. Sixty-year-old Surinder Pal Singh died after he fell on the ground during the protest against Patiala Lok Sabha seat candidate Preneet Kaur. According to …

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 …

Neha Hiremath murder: BJP chief JP Nadda visits Congress councillor's house, meets grieving family
8 months ago

Neha Hiremath murder: BJP chief JP Nadda visits Congress councillor's house, meets grieving family

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Sunday went to meet the family of Neha Hiremath, who was murdered on her college campus. BJP accuses Congress govt of being soft The BJP accused the state's Congress government of being soft on anti-social elements and of portraying the incident as personal reasons, while they alleged a "love jihad" angle. BJP …

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 …

Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Congress leader B K Hariprasad had on Wednesday suggested that a Godhra-like situation could occur in Karnataka, urging the state government to be on high alert. Former Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief and Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel on Thursday demanded the arrest of Congress leader B K Hariprasad for his statement that a Godhra-like incident might be …

Karnataka: BJP leader Yatnal demands arrest of Cong MLC Hariprasad for 'possibility of Godhra-like incident' remark
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP leader Yatnal demands arrest of Cong MLC Hariprasad for 'possibility of Godhra-like incident' remark

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Wednesday slammed Congress MLC BK Hariprasad for his statement that there is a possibility of a 'Godhra-like incident' in Karnataka and demanded his arrest for instigating a "riot for the Lok Sabha elections". READ | Ram temple inauguration in Ayodhya is a political event: Karnataka Congress MLC BK Hariprasad BK Hariprasad had told reporters …

BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru BJP workers stage a protest against the state government over the arrest of a person in Karnataka's Hubballi for alleged involvement in the riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party held protests across Karnataka over the arrest of a man in connection with a 31-year-old case related to Ram temple …

'If Karnataka is left like this, one day Bin Laden, Kasab's photos will be exhibited': CT Ravi
1 year, 2 months ago

'If Karnataka is left like this, one day Bin Laden, Kasab's photos will be exhibited': CT Ravi

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi on Wednesday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka saying that if Karnataka is left the way it is being run, someday photos like Bin Laden, Hussain, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Kasab will be exhibited in the state. "If Karnataka is left like this, one day Bin Laden, Hussain, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Kasab's photos will …

Telangana: BJP leader allegedly attempted suicide over removal of Bandi Sanjay from post of state BJP head
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana: BJP leader allegedly attempted suicide over removal of Bandi Sanjay from post of state BJP head

Live Mint  

A BJP leader in Telangana’s Khammam district allegedly attempted suicide on Tuesday reportedly upset over removal of Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the post of state BJP unit's president, said a report by Press Trust of India quoting party sources. The report said that BJP Khammam town vice president G Srinivas allegedly attempted to commit suicide at his house in Khammam …

BJP attacks Surjewala for attending DK Shivakumar's meeting on Bengaluru infra
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP attacks Surjewala for attending DK Shivakumar's meeting on Bengaluru infra

Hindustan Times  

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka attacked the ruling Congress on Tuesday after the party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala was seen attending a meeting chaired by deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar with some officials. The saffron party questioned Surjewala on why he attended a meeting of state government officers which included officials from the Bengaluru civic body, the …

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 …

Karnataka BJP MLA, booked for corruption, absconds as party calls for his arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka BJP MLA, booked for corruption, absconds as party calls for his arrest

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have called for the arrest of one of the party's Karnataka MLAs, Madal Virupakshappa, who is on the run after being booked for corruption. A political storm erupted in Karnataka after state BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa's son Prashant Madal was on Thursday caught red-handed taking a bribe of Rs 40 lakh, which led to his …

Karnataka Congress leaders detained over 'PayCM' posters with Bommai's face | Watch
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Congress leaders detained over 'PayCM' posters with Bommai's face | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights Many Congress leaders in Karnataka were detained in Bengaluru over 'PayCM' posters across city Congress' 'PayCM' campaign is targeted against Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai Congress claims BJP "extracted 40% commission from builders, contractors." Many Congress leaders in Karnataka, including chief DK Shivakumar, BK Hariprasad, and LoP Siddaramaiah were detained in Bengaluru on Friday over 'PayCM' posters across the city. …

BJP SC Morcha asks AP govt. to support Karunakar\'s family
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP SC Morcha asks AP govt. to support Karunakar\'s family

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The BJP SC Morcha leaders demanded that the state government provide the necessary assistance to the family of Duggirala Karunakar, who has died by suicide as a result of alleged harassment by leaders of the ruling YSRC. They also demanded that the government provide a pension and allot a house site and land for cultivation, besides extending support for …

Another arrest made in K'taka BJP activist murder case
2 years, 4 months ago

Another arrest made in K'taka BJP activist murder case

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka police arrested a man from Kerala who allegedly harboured Praveen Nettaru's killers Ruling BJP in Karnataka came under severe pressure to handover the case to the NIA from all corners Investigations have shown that Praveen was hacked to death for his campaign against halal cut meat BJP activist murder: The Karnataka police have arrested from Kerala a man …

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 Yuva Morcha activist murder: ‘A good PHC may have saved my husband’
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP Yuva Morcha activist murder: ‘A good PHC may have saved my husband’

The Hindu  

July 28, 2022 09:26 pm | Updated July 29, 2022 04:28 pm IST - NETTARU “If the primary health centre here had been working well and had manpower, my husband may have been saved. She also told him no amount of compensation could fill the void created by the death of her husband, a BJP Yuva Morcha activist. Mr. Bommai …

Karnataka: CM Basavaraj Bommai cancels government's anniversary programmes after Yuva Morcha worker's murder
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka: CM Basavaraj Bommai cancels government's anniversary programmes after Yuva Morcha worker's murder

Firstpost  

Praveen Nettar, a zilla BJP Yuva Morcha committee member, was hacked to death in front of his broiler shop in Bellare by three bike-borne people on 26 July Bengaluru: In the wake of the murder of a BJP Yuva Morcha member in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has cancelled events organised to mark his government’s one year in …

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 …

Give us proof, we will probe thoroughly: Karnataka CM Bommai after pontiff alleges corruption
2 years, 8 months ago

Give us proof, we will probe thoroughly: Karnataka CM Bommai after pontiff alleges corruption

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday responded to a statement by Balehosur Mutt seer Dingaleshwara Swamy and said a thorough investigation will be carried out to find if a 'commission' was demanded by government officials. I request Dingaleswara Swamy to give the entire proof - who, where, when, to whom and how much per cent was given and we …

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 …

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 …

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