Archive · 6 Sep 2025
S. Ravikumar Resigns Amidst Commission Allegations
S. Ravikumar has stepped down from his position as the head of the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation.
This happened after videos surfaced showing him allegedly asking for money (a 'commission') from a land purchase program.
The BJP, a political party, wanted him to quit and asked for an official investigation into the claims.
Ravikumar claims these allegations are part of a plot to damage his reputation.
He has requested an investigation into the accusations against him.
S. Ravikumar resigned as Chairman of Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation.
The resignation followed allegations of demanding commission.
Allegations are linked to a land purchase scheme.
BJP leaders demanded Ravikumar's resignation and a Lokayukta investigation.
Ravikumar cited a conspiracy and requested an investigation.
- Who
- S. Ravikumar
- What
- Resigned as Chairman of Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Due to alleged commission demands and pressure from BJP
- Resigned From
- Chairman of Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation
- Resignation Date
- Friday
- Allegation
- Demanding commission through middlemen
- Commission Demand
- Allegedly linked to land purchase scheme
- Previous Role Start
- March 15, 2024
- BJP Demand
- Called for Ravikumar's resignation and Lokayukta investigation