"Creating lots of confusion..." Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on demand for more Deputy CMs in Karnataka
Jun 30, 2024
Hubballi (Karnataka) [India], June 30 : Criticizing the Congress-led government in Karnataka over the calls for appointing more Deputy Chief Ministers in the state, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Congress government is engaging in politics by fighting for additional Deputy CM posts, which is causing considerable confusion.
"Congress has been nearly wiped out in Karnataka, and they are now taking revenge on the people. As far as industrialization and development are concerned, the Congress government is indulging in politics over additional Deputy CM posts, which is creating lots of confusion," the Union Minister said on Saturday.
However, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that there is "no demand" for more Deputy CMs, adding that some people just wanted to have their names in the news.
"There is no demand. All of this is a media creation. Some people just wanted to have their names circulated in the news. That's it," DK Shivakumar said.
This comes after Karnataka Minister and Congress leader KN Rajanna on Monday demanded additional Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka and asked the party high command to consider the request.
"Because of the parliament elections, it was delayed. I want the party's high command to consider my request. Many ministers think that many communities supporting the Congress party should be given representation as Deputy CMs. But I am not an aspirant," KN Rajanna told ANI.
Union Minister Joshi also criticized CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd scam, stating that Siddaramaiah must resign.
"Due to their infighting, Karnataka is suffering. They are indulging in corruption as well. In the Valmiki board scam, Siddaramaiah is either involved or has failed to administer and control the system, which is why he should resign. He should take responsibility," Joshi said.
The corruption case involving the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation came to light after an official of the Corporation died by suicide, leaving a note containing allegations of multi-crore corruption in the corporation.
The official, identified as Chandrasekaran (45), a resident of Kenchappa colony in Vinobanagar, allegedly died by suicide on May 26 after leaving a note containing allegations of multi-crore corruption in the corporation. Chandrasekaran was a superintendent with the MVDC and was posted at its Bengaluru office.
In a six-page suicide note recovered by police, Chandrasekaran mentioned the names of three officials and alleged corruption worth crores in the corporation, demanding action against the named officials.
