4 days ago
Kumaraswamy Turns Nagendra Resignation Into Attack On Karnataka Government
HD Kumaraswamy criticized Karnataka’s Congress government after B Nagendra resigned.
He said the resignation may have been connected to a case involving Rs 87 crore.
Kumaraswamy accused Congress of mishandling or distributing money, but the article does not include a response from Congress or the government.
He also said there were irregularities in recruitment through the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
He claimed the government gave jobs and salaries to people accused of wrongdoing.
Kumaraswamy said he was ready for an investigation into allegations against him.
He criticized water being released from Karnataka toward Tamil Nadu.
He also promised to seek dry land for a factory in Mandya rather than using fertile farmland.
HD Kumaraswamy alleged that Congress swindled and distributed money in connection with the Rs 87 crore case.
He questioned whether B Nagendra resigned to prevent embarrassment to the Congress government.
Kumaraswamy accused the Karnataka government of covering up irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment.
He criticized the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, saying the dam was not full.
Kumaraswamy said he wanted dry land in Mandya to establish a factory without taking farmers’ fertile land.
- Who
- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former minister B Nagendra, and Karnataka’s Congress government.
- What
- Kumaraswamy used Nagendra’s resignation to criticize the government over alleged financial, recruitment, and water-management irregularities.
- Where
- Mandya and Karnataka, with the Cauvery water dispute involving Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Saturday; the article also says the KPSC notification was issued in 2022 and jobs were to be given by 2024.
- Why
- Kumaraswamy said the resignation, alleged Rs 87 crore case, KPSC appointments, and Cauvery water release required explanation and investigation.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy
- Resignation at issue
- B Nagendra’s resignation
- Financial allegation
- Kumaraswamy referred to an alleged Rs 87 crore case and accused Congress of swindling and distributing money.
- Recruitment issue
- The Karnataka Public Service Commission notification was issued in 2022, with jobs expected by 2024.
- Water issue
- Kumaraswamy said Cauvery water had been flowing to Tamil Nadu for one month while the dam was not full.
- Industrial proposal
- Kumaraswamy said he sought dry land in Mandya to establish a factory.
Quotes
HD Kumaraswamy
Union Minister and political critic of the Karnataka Congress government
“I have released documents. That is the answer given by the Chief Minister. You have given an appointment and a salary to the accused. There is documentary proof of irregularity.”
thestatesman.com
“Nagendra has said he resigned to avoid embarrassment to Congress. Why is Congress embarrassed? Did Congress make him resign to escape embarrassment in the Rs 87 crore case?”
thestatesman.com
Sources
Related news
Kumaraswamy Urges Rahul Gandhi to Meet KPSC Recruitment Victims
Karnataka Congress Says Nagendra Resigned Without Proof Of Guilt
B Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Again Amid Valmiki Scam Row
Nagendra Resignation Heads to Governor Amid Valmiki Corporation Allegations
Kumaraswamy Seeks Priyank Kharge Resignation Over KPSC Allegations
Karnataka Ministers Reject Kumaraswamy’s KPSC Scam Allegations Against Congress Government
Deputy CM Warns Against Drought Loan Recovery Harassment
Karnataka Plans Second Drought List After Wider Coverage Demands
Karnataka BJP Padayatra Draws Sharp Response From Deputy CM
Karnataka Declares 101 Taluks Drought-Affected, Seeks Central Relief
