Archive · 19 Nov 2025
JD(S) Leader Alleges 'Commission Scam' in Karnataka's Rs 600 Crore Sweeping Machine Deal
A politician from Janata Dal (Secular) says the Karnataka government is wasting money by renting sweeping machines for too much money instead of buying them.
He thinks the government is doing this to make secret profits and is asking for an explanation.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy alleges 'commission scam' in Karnataka govt's decision to rent sweeping machines
Rs 613 crore to be spent over 7 years for 46 machines, instead of purchasing them for Rs 50 crore
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar accused of misusing public funds and facilitating kickbacks
JD(S) leader questions the rationale behind the rental decision, citing expert advice in favor of purchase
Party threatens to take the issue to a logical conclusion if the government does not respond to allegations
- Who
- Janata Dal (Secular) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy
- What
- Alleged 'commission scam' in Karnataka government's decision to rent sweeping machines
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Greater Bengaluru Authority limits
- Why
- To question the government's decision and alleged misuse of public funds
JD(S) Leader's Stance
Karnataka Government's Stance
Rental vs Purchase
JD(S) Leader's Stance
Renting is more expensive and suspicious
Karnataka Government's Stance
Renting is more cost-effective and flexible
- Total amount
- Rs 613 crore
- Duration
- 7 years
- Number of machines
- 46
- Cost of purchasing a single machine
- Rs 1.33 crore
- Accused minister
- Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar