Kumaraswamy to unmask huge corruption scandal: Will the Karnataka government collapse?
In a jaw-dropping revelation that could send shockwaves through the political corridors, JD(S) leader and ex-Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy threw a bombshell by claiming astronomical corruption in the transfer of officials during the Siddaramaiah era. The sensational figure he put forth? A staggering Rs 1,000 crore!
Posts Up for Grabs: State Officials in a Cash-for-Transfer Scandal?
Kumaraswamy didn’t mince words, suggesting that if a thorough probe delved into these suspect transfers, the entire state’s governance might come crashing down. Adding fuel to the raging fire, he hinted at rumors swirling within official circles: Are coveted posts being sold to the highest bidder? Is cold hard cash exchanging hands for plum postings?
Kumaraswamy Raises Allegations of Corruption in Official Transfers Under Siddaramaiah Regime. Photo courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office/Wikimedia Commons.
Century-long Wealth Amassed by Unnamed Minister?
In another electrifying tidbit, without taking specific names, Kumaraswamy hinted at a certain Minister’s astronomical wealth, spanning potentially five centuries. Yet, despite this immense fortune, the mystery Minister allegedly pockets an extra Rs 10-15 lakh with each transfer.
NICE Irregularities – Kumaraswamy Eyes the Centre’s Intervention
Taking his allegations national, the JD(S) stalwart has set his sights on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway’s supposed misdeeds, overseen by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE). Kumaraswamy has expressed intentions to put forth crucial evidence directly to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. Further, he’s eagerly anticipating a face-to-face with the duo to seek justice for the aggrieved farmers affected by the NICE project. Not one to hold back, he also spilled the beans on his plans to publicize the evidence, intending to host a press conference in the capital, New Delhi.