Karnataka Leader R Ashoka Criticizes CM Siddaramaiah Over Police Officer’s Death
Bengaluru (Karnataka), August 3: R Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka, has criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for corruption in the Congress government, blaming it for the recent death of Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Parashuram in Yadgiri.
Allegations Against Congress MLA
Ashoka alleged that PSI Parashuram’s death was due to stress and harassment by Congress MLA Chennareddy Patil and his son. He demanded the immediate resignation of MLA Chennareddy and called for a CBI investigation, urging action from CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
Social Media Statements
In a post on X, Ashoka stated, “Another Dalit Officer Falls Victim to Congress Government Corruption. In the corruption case involving the Valmiki Development Corporation, honest Dalit officer Chandrashekharan was made a victim by the Congress government. Now, the government has demanded a bribe for a transfer, leading to the demise of another Dalit officer, PSI Parashuram from Yadgiri.”
He added, “Congress MLA Chennareddy Patil and his son Sunny Gowda are responsible for the death of Yadgiri PSI Parashuram, who died of a heart attack due to stress and mental harassment, his wife and family members have made serious allegations and filed a written complaint.”
Calls for Investigation
Ashoka urged CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar to demand the immediate resignation of MLA Chennareddy and to hand over the case to a CBI investigation.
Support from BJP Leader
BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal also blamed Yadgiri MLA Chennareddy Patil Tunnur and his son Sunny Gowda for PSI Parashuram’s death and called for an impartial investigation. In a post on X, he said, “Cash For Posting – The Congress government has taken another victim in the Karnataka transfer scam. PSI Parashuram has been harassed and extorted for money, leading to his death, for which Yadgiri MLA Chennareddy Patil Tunnur and his son Sunny Gowda are responsible.”
Yatnal added, “Only seven months ago, Parashuram had taken a posting in the city station by paying 30 lakhs, getting trapped in debt. Now, he has been harassed again for money through an illegal transfer. I urge an impartial investigation into this matter.”
Doubts Revealed
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has many big cities like Bengaluru, which is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because of its tech industry.
R Ashoka -: R Ashoka is a politician in Karnataka. He is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is currently the Leader of Opposition in the state.
CM Siddaramaiah -: CM Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The Chief Minister is like the head of the state government, similar to how a principal is the head of a school.
Police Sub-Inspector -: A Police Sub-Inspector is a rank in the police force. They are responsible for maintaining law and order in their assigned area.
Yadgiri -: Yadgiri is a district in Karnataka. It is one of the many areas in the state where people live and work.
Congress -: Congress is one of the major political parties in India. It has been around for a long time and has many leaders and members.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly. They are elected representatives who make laws and decisions for their state.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes like corruption and murder.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is another major political party in India, different from Congress.
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal -: Basanagouda Patil Yatnal is another politician from Karnataka. He is also a member of the BJP and has been involved in politics for many years.
Extortion -: Extortion means forcing someone to give you money or something valuable by threatening them. It’s like bullying someone to get what you want.
