Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Criticizes Lokayukta ADGP M Chandrashekhar and Congress Officials
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has criticized Lokayukta ADGP M Chandrashekhar for showing “arrogance” in conducting an inquiry against the staff of the governor’s office. He alleged that Chandrashekhar is receiving protection from “corrupt” officials in the Congress.
In a statement, Kumaraswamy responded to ministers who questioned whether the tainted officer worked during his government. He admitted that the officer worked during his tenure but claimed he did not allow any immoral practices. He challenged Congress ministers, asking if they had the same courage.
Kumaraswamy also retorted to Congress leaders, stating, “I have not reached such a low state as to seek protection from tainted officials, nor will I do so.”
Earlier in the week, the JD(S) leader appeared before the Lokayukta police for questioning in connection with a land denotification case.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticized Kumaraswamy for his comments on ADGP M Chandrashekhar. He questioned the connection between the KPCC office and Lokayukta ADGP Chandrashekhar and challenged Kumaraswamy to release documents if he had any evidence of corruption by Congress ministers.
Kumaraswamy also criticized the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government over the alleged MUDA scam, accusing the administration of unethical practices. He claimed the government is plotting to implicate him and conspiring against him with top cops and ministers.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the central government of India. They help make important decisions for the country.
HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is a politician in India. He has been the Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India, and is a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party.
Lokayukta -: Lokayukta is an anti-corruption authority in India. It investigates complaints of corruption and misuse of power by government officials.
ADGP -: ADGP stands for Additional Director General of Police. It is a high-ranking position in the police force.
M Chandrashekhar -: M Chandrashekhar is a police officer who holds the position of ADGP in the Lokayukta, which means he helps investigate corruption cases.
Congress Officials -: Congress officials are members of the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India.
Governor’s office staff -: The governor’s office staff are people who work for the governor, who is the head of a state in India.
Karnataka Deputy CM -: Karnataka Deputy CM is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India. The Deputy CM helps the Chief Minister run the state government.
DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is a politician in India and the current Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah-led government -: The Siddaramaiah-led government refers to the time when Siddaramaiah was the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party.