Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Kumaraswamy Vows to Present Documents on Alleged Karnataka Scams
H. D. Kumaraswamy says he wants to reveal alleged wrongdoing in Karnataka.
He says he has documents to support what he is saying.
He plans to show them to the public after preparing and choosing the right time.
He mentioned alleged problems in government recruitment through the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
One example involves 24 Assistant Executive Engineer posts.
He also talked about an investigation into veterinary-doctor recruitment, where money was allegedly seized.
Kumaraswamy says young people seeking jobs may have been harmed.
He denies being jealous and says he will support the government if it works honestly.
Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said he would expose alleged multi-thousand-crore scams and illegalities in Karnataka.
He said he would present documentary evidence to the public at a time he considers appropriate.
Kumaraswamy cited alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment, including 24 Assistant Executive Engineer posts.
He also alleged corruption in veterinary-doctor recruitment and referred to an investigation in which money was allegedly seized.
He denied acting out of jealousy toward Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and said he would support an efficient government without scams.
- Who
- Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy, who referred to Karnataka ministers, Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
- What
- Kumaraswamy said he would expose alleged scams and illegalities, including alleged irregularities in AEE and veterinary-doctor recruitment, using documents.
- When
- Tuesday; he said the disclosures would come after he completed preparations and chose the appropriate time.
- Where
- Mavinakere Hill in Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka, after he visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy shrine and his mother’s memorial.
- Why
- He said he was acting against injustice, misuse of power and illegal activities, and in the interests of people seeking government jobs.
Kumaraswamy’s allegations
Government and critics’ position
Whether recruitment was irregular
Kumaraswamy’s allegations
Kumaraswamy alleges that AEE and veterinary-doctor posts were affected by corruption, that money was extorted, and that documents support his claims.
Government and critics’ position
The reports mention dismissive remarks and claims of a political plot from Kumaraswamy’s opponents, but do not provide a detailed response addressing the recruitment allegations.
Motivation for raising the issues
Kumaraswamy’s allegations
Kumaraswamy says he is acting for accountability, young job seekers and the public, not out of jealousy or a personal grudge against the Chief Minister.
Government and critics’ position
Critics are described as alleging that his opposition is part of a political conspiracy or is motivated by opposition to a Chief Minister from his community; Kumaraswamy rejects those claims.
- Speaker
- H. D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and Janata Dal (Secular) leader.
- Allegations
- Kumaraswamy referred to alleged scams and illegalities worth thousands of crores, including the KPSC, Bidadi and NICE matters.
- Evidence
- He said he would present facts and documents to the people of Karnataka and let them decide.
- AEE recruitment
- He alleged irregularities involving the recruitment of 24 Assistant Executive Engineers and said documents supported his claims.
- Veterinary recruitment
- He referred to a Special Investigation Team investigation into veterinary-doctor recruitment and alleged that money had been seized.
- Political stance
- He denied jealousy toward D. K. Shivakumar and said he would cooperate with a government that ruled efficiently and without scams.
