Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Criticizes Union Minister Kumaraswamy’s Allegations
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India – September 29: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today criticized Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy for his comments on M Chandrashekhar, ADGP of the special investigation team (SIT) of Lokayukta.
“Kumaraswamy doesn’t know what he is saying. What is the connection between the KPCC office and Lokayukta ADGP Chandrashekar?” Shivakumar questioned when asked about Kumaraswamy’s allegation that Chandrashekar had received a letter from the KPCC. He was speaking to reporters in Nelamangala.
“I haven’t been in Bengaluru of late as I have been travelling to Sathnur and Kanakapura. What can I say if Kumaraswamy remembers KPCC,” he said.
Asked about Kumaraswamy’s statement that he has documents of alleged corruption by seven ministers in the Congress government, Shivakumar said, “Let him release the documents if he has them. I haven’t even seen or met Chandrashekar; I don’t know what he is talking about,” he added.
Kumaraswamy on Saturday criticized the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government over the alleged MUDA scam, accusing the administration of engaging in unethical practices by filing FIRs and arresting those who oppose them. Kumaraswamy alleged that the state government is plotting to implicate him.
“The CM and his cabinet are trying to firefight the MUDA scam. This government has been involved in immoral practices by filing FIRs and arresting people who oppose them but why was a FIR not filed for 48 hours despite order being passed in Siddaramaiah’s case. This government, including the Home Minister, are conspiring to frame me. They are conducting meetings with top cops and ministers to conspire against me,” he claimed.
Asked about BJP MP Sudhakar’s statements about separating Solur from Magadi taluk and adding it to Nelamangala taluk, Shivakumar said, “Congress MLA Srinivas has been following up with the Chief Minister for the last one year about adding Solur to Nelamangala taluk. Entire credit for that goes to Srinivas. Sudhakar has been making public statements, trying to take credit for that. All credit for any development in Nelamangala must go to Congress MLA Srinivas.”
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Karnataka Deputy CM -: The Deputy Chief Minister (CM) is the second-highest-ranking official in the state government of Karnataka, which is a state in India.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician from Karnataka and the current Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government of India who is in charge of a specific department or ministry.
H D Kumaraswamy -: H D Kumaraswamy is a politician from Karnataka and a former Chief Minister of the state. He is also a Union Minister.
M Chandrashekhar -: M Chandrashekhar is an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and part of the special investigation team of Lokayukta, which is an anti-corruption body in Karnataka.
KPCC -: KPCC stands for Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, which is the state unit of the Indian National Congress party in Karnataka.
Lokayukta -: Lokayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in Indian states. It investigates allegations of corruption and maladministration against public officials.
Congress MLA Srinivas -: Srinivas is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Congress party, representing a constituency in Karnataka.
Nelamangala -: Nelamangala is a town in Karnataka, India, known for its development and infrastructure.
