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Hans India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Siddaramaiah to speak to sore Cong MLAs, fix issues: Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday expressed confidence that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would likely speak to disgruntled ruling Congress MLAs and resolve their issues, amid recent comments by some party legislators alleging "bribery and administrative collapse" that have caused embarrassment to the government. Congress MLA from Kagwad, Raju Kage, has hinted at resigning, citing delays in developmental works and the release of funds, while alleging that the administration has "completely collapsed". Additionally, Aland Congress MLA B R Patil recently alleged bribery in public housing allotments, while Sagar Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna demanded the resignation of Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan over the allegations. "They (MLAs) have raised issues concerning their constituencies, but have they raised state-level issues? They have spoken about constituency-related problems and sought the timely release of funds for development work in their segments. The Chief Minister will resolve these matters," Parameshwara said in response to a question on whether internal issues were affecting the government. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "All MLAs have already been instructed to prepare an action plan for development works worth Rs 50 crore in their |constituencies. The CM has himself assured that funds will also be provided to opposition MLAs. All MLAs, including me, are preparing an action plan for our constituencies. Can we do it without funds?" When asked whether the Congress high command had instructed the CM to speak to disgruntled legislators, Parameshwara said, "The Chief Minister is in Delhi and has met the party leadership. I am not aware of what transpired at the meeting or whether such instructions have been given. If the CM is asked to speak to MLAs, he will do so." When it was pointed out that the inaccessibility of ministers was a major concern for several MLAs, including Kage, he said, "Maybe personally he (Kage) might have faced it. I cannot deny it, as he has said so. The CM will sort it out." He added that an opportunity was given to legislators at a recent Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting to raise such concerns, during which some MLAs requested that instructions be issued to ministers to meet legislators.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka MLA BR Patil reaffirms graft allegations in housing scheme
KALABURAGI: Aland Congress MLA BR Patil, who had alleged corruption in the allotment of houses under the housing scheme a few days ago, reaffirmed his allegations here on Monday. Patil, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka State Planning Commission, said he has been receiving similar complaints over phone with regard to allotment of houses by taking bribes in Afzalpur, Yadgir and Hospet constituencies also. He told the press here that Kagwad MLA Raju Kage had made similar allegations six months ago, and predicted that there are many MLAs who may speak out about their issues in the coming days. Patil confirmed that he has received a call from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to meet him in Bengaluru on Wednesday to discuss the issue. Patil said the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) has provided a grant of Rs 17 crore for the construction of Moulana Azad Model Residential School at Aland. Though he had not demanded it, the Department of Minority Welfare has also given a grant of Rs 17 crore to the same residential school without his knowledge, and construction of the school was started without his knowledge. If the minority welfare department has released grants for the school, I could have asked KKRDB to provide the amount for other work, Patil said. He recalled the visit of Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda to the Bengaluru South tehsil office recently, and showing concern for the public, he asked officials to put up a board detailing how much is to be paid for a particular job. He said he had spoken to Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan's PA but has not made any allegations against anyone but it has become an issue, Patil said. On Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemning his statement, Patil said they hold responsible positions and have the freedom to condemn. In a democratic set-up, welcoming and criticising is common, Patil said.
