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Kumaraswamy Vows to Expose Alleged Karnataka Scams and Illegalities
H. D. Kumaraswamy says he wants to reveal alleged wrongdoing in Karnataka.
He said he will show documents to the public.
He mentioned alleged problems in government job recruitment.
One example involved Assistant Executive Engineers.
Another involved the recruitment of veterinary doctors.
He said investigators seized money in that case.
Kumaraswamy criticized ministers for not answering his questions.
He said he is not acting out of jealousy and will support the government if it works properly.
Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said he would not back down from exposing alleged scams and illegalities in Karnataka.
He said he would present documents about alleged wrongdoing to the public and let people decide.
Kumaraswamy cited alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment, including appointments of Assistant Executive Engineers.
He also referred to a Special Investigation Team probe into veterinary doctor recruitment and alleged that money had been seized.
He denied jealousy toward Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and said he would cooperate with an efficient government free of scams.
- Who
- Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy, with references to Karnataka ministers and Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.
- What
- Kumaraswamy said he would continue exposing alleged scams and illegalities, including alleged recruitment irregularities.
- Where
- Mavinakere village in Hassan district, Karnataka.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Why
- He said he was acting against injustice and in the interest of people, particularly young people seeking government jobs.
Key facts
- Speaker
- H. D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel
- Main claim
- He said there was no question of backing down from exposing alleged scams and illegalities in Karnataka.
- Documents
- Kumaraswamy said he would place documents concerning alleged illegalities before the public.
- Recruitment issue
- He cited alleged irregularities in the appointment of 24 Assistant Executive Engineers.
- Veterinary recruitment probe
- He referred to a Special Investigation Team investigation in which money was allegedly seized.
- Political position
- He denied jealousy toward Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and said he would cooperate with an efficient, scam-free government.
Quotes
H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and Karnataka politician
“I am committed to my statement of exposing something that will shake the entire state and the country. There is no question of stepping back from exposing and bringing before the people scams and illegalities.”
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“Whose money is it? It belongs to poor youth who dream of securing government jobs. Their emotions have been played with and they have been extorted. Should I remain quiet?”
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