Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil Accuses BJP and JDS of Corruption

Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], August 10: Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has accused opposition parties of corruption during their tenure in the state. He highlighted numerous allegations against top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS).

Allegations Against BJP

Patil stated, “The BJP should reflect on their own record. What was their reputation when they were in power? From 2008 to 2013, Karnataka had one of the most corrupt governments under the BJP, and their last tenure from 2019 to 2023 further tarnished the state’s image, branding them as the ‘40% government’.” He also pointed to corruption allegations against former Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa and his son B. Y. Vijayendra.

Allegations Against JDS

Patil also mentioned JDS leader H. D. Kumaraswamy. Earlier, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar claimed he was informed by officials about de-notification cases against Kumaraswamy. Speaking at the Janandolana event in Mysuru, Shivakumar said, “Kumaraswamy calls himself ‘Clean Swamy,’ but officials have told me he has 50 cases of de-notification against him. I will expose his corruption.”

Shivakumar added that the Lokayukta has written to the Governor regarding the matter, alleging that Kumaraswamy “has taken refuge in the BJP” because of these allegations. He also accused Kumaraswamy of stifling the growth of other leaders within JDS, including Siddaramaiah.

Congress’s Stand

Shivakumar emphasized the results of the 2023 state assembly elections, stating, “The people of Karnataka gave us 43% of the votes in 2023 and 45% in 2024. If Kumaraswamy thinks he can destabilize the government, he’s under an illusion. Not just for 10 months, Congress will rule Karnataka for another 10 years.”

He dismissed allegations of irregularity in the MUDA case involving the CM’s wife, stating, “The CM’s wife received compensation from MUDA for the land she lost. It was MUDA’s mistake for encroaching on her land. Why are BJP and JDS trying to label it a scam? Moreover, the sites were allotted during the BJP’s tenure.”

Shivakumar concluded by saying, “The Congress party is the strength and history of this country. It protects the interests of all sections of society. The BJP and JDS are trying to dethrone this government, which is safeguarding the lives of the poor.”

Jan Andolan Yatra

Earlier this month, Congress launched the ‘Jan Andolan Yatra’ to counter the BJP’s Padayatra, which highlights the alleged MUDA “scam” involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, B. M. Parvathi. A complaint was filed by social activist Snehamayi Krishna against the Karnataka CM and nine others, accusing them of forging documents to claim compensation from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority.

The complaint alleges wrongdoing by Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, his brother-in-law Malikarjuna Swamy Devaraj, and his family, claiming that MUDA created fake documents to obtain plots worth crores of rupees. The BJP has demanded that the land given to the CM’s family be returned, accusing Siddaramaiah of usurping lands that belonged to the Dalit community.

Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It has its own government and is known for its rich culture and history.

Minister -: A minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the government. They help make important decisions and manage different areas like education, health, or transportation.

Sharan Prakash Patil -: Sharan Prakash Patil is a politician in Karnataka. He is the Minister for Medical Education, which means he looks after medical colleges and education related to healthcare.

BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.

JDS -: JDS stands for Janata Dal (Secular). It is another political party in India, mainly active in Karnataka.

Corruption -: Corruption means dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by powerful people like politicians. It often involves taking money or favors in exchange for doing something wrong.

B. S. Yediyurappa -: B. S. Yediyurappa is a senior politician from the BJP. He has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka multiple times.

B. Y. Vijayendra -: B. Y. Vijayendra is the son of B. S. Yediyurappa. He is also involved in politics and is a member of the BJP.

H. D. Kumaraswamy -: H. D. Kumaraswamy is a leader of the JDS party. He has also served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Deputy Chief Minister -: A Deputy Chief Minister is the second-highest-ranking official in a state government, just below the Chief Minister.

D. K. Shivakumar -: D. K. Shivakumar is a senior politician from the Congress party. He is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Congress -: Congress is one of the oldest and major political parties in India. It has played a significant role in India’s history and politics.

Jan Andolan Yatra -: Jan Andolan Yatra is a public campaign or march organized by the Congress party to raise awareness and gather support on various issues.

Padayatra -: Padayatra is a long walk or march, usually organized by political parties to connect with people and discuss their issues.

MUDA scam -: MUDA stands for Mysore Urban Development Authority. A scam involving MUDA means there were allegations of illegal activities or corruption related to this organization.

CM Siddaramaiah -: CM Siddaramaiah is a senior politician from the Congress party. He has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.