Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and MLC Ramesh Gowda Accused of Extortion
Complaint Filed in Bengaluru
An FIR has been registered against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and MLC Ramesh Gowda at the Amruthahalli police station in Bengaluru. Businessman Vijay Tata has accused them of demanding Rs 50 crore and issuing life threats.
Details of the Allegations
Vijay Tata, a real estate businessman and vice president of the JDS social media department, claims that during the 2019 Mandya Lok Sabha Elections, he campaigned for JDS candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He alleges that Ramesh Gowda and Kumaraswamy demanded money for election expenses, threatening his business and safety if he did not comply.
Response from JD(S) Social Media Cell
Chandan HS, President of the JD(S) Social Media Cell, has dismissed the allegations as false, stating that Vijay Tata holds no position within the party and is seeking publicity. The party plans to file a complaint against Tata.
Doubts Revealed
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is part of the central government in India and is responsible for a specific department or ministry, like education or health.
HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is an Indian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India. He is a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) party.
MLC -: MLC stands for Member of the Legislative Council, which is a position in the legislative body of some Indian states, similar to a senator.
Ramesh Gowda -: Ramesh Gowda is a politician who serves as a Member of the Legislative Council in Karnataka, India.
Extortion -: Extortion is when someone uses threats to force another person to give them money or something valuable.
Vijay Tata -: Vijay Tata is a businessman in India who has accused some politicians of trying to extort money from him.
FIR -: FIR stands for First Information Report, which is a document prepared by the police in India when they receive information about a crime.
Rs 50 crore -: Rs 50 crore is a large amount of money in Indian currency, equivalent to 500 million rupees.
JDS party -: JDS stands for Janata Dal (Secular), which is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Karnataka.
Mandya Lok Sabha Elections -: Mandya is a district in Karnataka, India, and the Lok Sabha Elections are national elections to choose members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament.
JD(S) Social Media Cell -: The JD(S) Social Media Cell is a team within the Janata Dal (Secular) party that manages their online presence and communications.
Chandan HS -: Chandan HS is the President of the JD(S) Social Media Cell, responsible for managing the party’s social media activities.