Karnataka Cong demands President's Rule after minister's letter against CM


Bengaluru, Apr 1 (IANS): The opposition Congress in Karnataka on Thursday demanded that Governor Vajubhai R. Vala should dismiss the state government and recommend for President's Rule in the southern state in the wake Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa's letter to the Governor accusing Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa of 'interference' in department affairs and 'authoritarian administration'.

In a series of tweets, Congress leader Siddaramaiah said that the allegations levelled by Eshwarappa are of serious nature, and appealed to the Governor to dismiss the state government and recommend President's Rule in Karnataka.

"The allegations levelled by Eshwarappa are serious in nature. The Governor should intervene and dismiss the government and recommend for President's rule (in Karnataka)," the Congress leader said.

Siddaramaiah termed the five-page letter by Eshwarappa as evidence of the ruling BJP's rampant corruption, nepotism and irregularities. "We are saying this from day one and now their own party cabinet ministers are endorsing the same view," he said.

Commending Eshwarappa's action to write to the Governor and central leaders of the party against the Chief Minister' style of functioning, Siddaramaiah said that for the first time in his political career, Eshwarappa has done a good job and has shown that the state's interest is more important than his personal political interest.

The leader of the opposition further said that the BJP should immediately respond to charges and uphold internal democracy in the party.

Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Siddaramaiah tweeted, "You (Modi) had termed our government as 10 per cent Sarkar. Now that your own party Minister has submitted a detailed report on corruption to you, what ratings will you give to this government so that the people can make an informed decision in the coming elections?"

In another tweet, Siddaramaiah said, "Mr.@PMOIndia@narendramodi, change your famous slogan 'Na Khaunga, Na Khane Dunga' to 'Mai Bhi Khaunga, Tum Bhi Khao'... let the world know the true face of @BJPInida."

The Congress leader said that Eshwarappa has also cited corruption as the reason behind the state government's bankruptcy.

"@kseshwarappa has detailed in the letter that corruption is the reason for the government's bankruptcy and not #Covid19. This clearly indicates that while few powerful persons within the BJP are getting rich, people of Karnataka are becoming poor," Siddaramaiah tweeted.

In his five-page letter to the Governor on Wednesday, Eshwarappa had alleged that Yediyurappa was grossly violating the Karnataka (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1977 by sanctioning funds from the department headed by him.

Eshwarappa had also brought the issue to the notice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Arun Singh.

Meanwhile, state Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar told mediapersons on Thursday that either Yediyurappa should resign from his post, or he should sack Eshwarappa for levelling allegations against him.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • abc, mangalore

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    whatever happens or going to happening in our state....they will complete 5 years tenure ...central BJP government do not care about congress etc..... now jungle raj in india

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    President's rule needs to be passed by Modi Govt. From May 2014 till date, Modi has never imposed President's rule on any state in last 7 years compared to 50 State Govt dismissed by Indira Gandhi from 1974 till 1980. CONgress is so used to misuse of article 356, they're up-to old ways again!

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  • H.A. Sayed, Udupi

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    Dal Mey kuch kala hai- Acche din

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    What about 100 cr issue of HM of MH? Why don't they ask prez rule there?

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  • SJM, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    This is BJP's karma . This is called Acche din ?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    The only person responsible for BJP's downfall in Karnataka is Ramesh Jarkiholi ...

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  • Mohan Prabhu, Mangalore/Kankanady, Ottawa/Canada

    Fri, Apr 02 2021

    Sounds like this internal revolt was instigated.

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  • Paul, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 01 2021

    whats happening. ??? " First time in his political career, Eshwarappa has done a good job and has shown that the state's interest is more important than his personal political interest." If he has to do this that means Dal mey kuch kala ... Cant believe Eshwarappa this guy what new he is upto.....

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 01 2021

    The rift is getting wider & crankier; could it be the beginning of the end of his empire; after all money & dominance for position cannot sustain for long!

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