11 months ago
Karnataka Speaker Denies BJP MLA's Corruption Allegations
A politician from the BJP party, Dr. Shetty, accused the leader of the state's assembly, Mr. Khader, of spending money wrongly.
He said money was wasted on fixing up places that didn't need it, changing cars, and having a book party.
He even said a room was turned into a massage place.
Dr. Shetty wants a judge to look into this.
But Mr. Khader said that these accusations are not true and are just meant to make him look bad.
He explained that all the money spent was for fixing and improving things that are used by many people, like rooms for politicians, and that everything was done following the rules and was checked.
He also said that a book event was to help people read more and that all the costs were approved.
Mr. Khader promised to keep working honestly and not get distracted by these claims.
BJP MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty has called for a judicial inquiry into alleged corruption and misuse of funds by Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader's office.
Allegations include spending on unnecessary renovations, vehicle modifications, a book fair, and luxury furnishings while neglecting public works.
Dr. Shetty claims the Speaker's office bypassed tendering processes and suggests bringing the office under the Right to Information Act.
Speaker U.T. Khader vehemently denied the allegations, calling them baseless, politically motivated, and an attempt to tarnish his image and the dignity of his office.
Khader stated all expenses are accounted for, transparent, adhere to government protocols and procurement laws, and that renovations are part of routine maintenance and modernization.
- Who
- BJP MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty and Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader
- What
- Dr. Shetty accused Speaker Khader's office of corruption and misuse of funds in various purchases and renovations, demanding a judicial inquiry. Speaker Khader strongly denied these allegations, stating they are baseless and politically motivated.
- Where
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly premises and Bengaluru
- When
- Tuesday (MLA's press conference) and Monday (Speaker's statement)
- Why
- Dr. Shetty seeks an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities and extravagant spending, while Speaker Khader aims to defend his reputation and the integrity of his office, asserting adherence to all rules and protocols.
BJP MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty's Allegations
Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader's Rebuttal
Nature of Expenditures
BJP MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty's Allegations
Dr. Shetty alleges crores were spent on unnecessary renovations, vehicle modifications, a book fair, and luxury furnishings, suggesting misuse of funds and extravagance, and claiming neglect of essential public works.
Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader's Rebuttal
Speaker Khader states all expenditures are for routine maintenance and modernization, are duly accounted for, transparent, and follow government financial and administrative protocols, with the book fair aimed at promoting reading.
Procurement Process
BJP MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty's Allegations
Dr. Shetty claims the Speaker's office bypassed proper tender procedures by invoking a specific act and calls for the office to be brought under the RTI Act, implying a lack of transparency.
Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader's Rebuttal
Speaker Khader asserts that all purchases are conducted in accordance with the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act and relevant government norms, with full audit oversight, emphasizing there is no scope for irregularity.
Motivation for Allegations
BJP MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty's Allegations
The allegations are presented as a concern over corruption and misuse of public funds.
Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader's Rebuttal
Speaker Khader dismisses the claims as politically motivated and malicious attempts to malign his name and the dignity of the constitutional office he holds.
Key facts
- Accuser
- Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty, BJP MLA
- Accused
- U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- Allegations
- Corruption and misuse of funds in purchases, unnecessary renovations, vehicle modifications, book fair, smart energy solutions, and use of Assembly facilities.
- Speaker's Response
- Categorically rejects claims as baseless and politically motivated; asserts all expenses are accounted for, transparent, and adhere to government protocols and procurement acts; calls allegations an attempt to malign his name and the dignity of the Speaker's Office.
- Speaker's Defense
- Renovations and procurements are routine maintenance and modernization; book fair was to encourage reading and within approved, audited limits; committed to transparency and integrity.
- Actions Promised by MLA
- Raise the matter in the upcoming Assembly session and bring it to the Governor's notice.
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Quotes
U.T. Khadar
Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
“All activities and purchases are conducted in accordance with the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act and relevant government norms, with full audit oversight. There is absolutely no scope for misuse or irregularity.”
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“These are institutional decisions, not personal choices. The claims being circulated are politically motivated attempts to tarnish the reputation of a constitutional office.”
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Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty
BJP MLA and legislator from Mangaluru City North
“When legislators seek funds for infrastructure, the government cites financial constraints, but it spends lavishly on luxury furnishings.”
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“unnecessary renovations”
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Sources
Karnataka BJP MP Alleges Corruption Charge Against Assembly Speaker
Karnataka Speaker Dismisses Kageri’s Allegations as False and Misleading
Corruption in Speaker’s office:MLA
Khader rebuts BJP MLA accusations
BJP MP Kageri seeks judicial probe into corruption charges against Speaker U T Khader
Rejoinder from the Office of the Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly
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