After the ruling BJP government in Karnataka was accused of corruption in the procurement of Covid-19 equipment and supplies by the Opposition, BJP MLA Appachu Ranjan said that the government should “go ahead” and order a judicial enquiry over the allegations of corruption levelled by the Congress party.
Alleging large-scale corruption in Covid management in Karnataka to the tune of at least Rs 2,000 crore, former chief minister Siddaramaiah (L) on Thursday demanded a judicial inquiry against the ruling Yediyurappa (L) govt by a sitting High Court judge. (PTI photos)
After the ruling BJP government in Karnataka was accused of corruption in the procurement of Covid-19 equipment and supplies by the Opposition, BJP MLA Appachu Ranjan has said that the government should “go ahead” and order a judicial enquiry over the allegations of corruption levelled by the Congress party.
BJP MLA Appachu Ranjan said, What’s the truth and what’s false? It’s better to start an enquiry. We can give it to judicial enquiry with full confidence. Let them carry out a judicial enquiry. If anyone has misused the money at such times, we’ll punish them”.
Even though the BJP government has rubbished the allegations, its MLA said: “let the probe go on”.
On Thursday, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah alleged large-scale corruption in Covid management in Karnataka to the tune of at least Rs 2,000 crore and demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge.
