Siddaramaiah rejects BJP's demand for Priyanka Kharge's resignation over contractor's suicide
Siddaramaiah has rejected the BJP's demand for the resignation of Minister Priyanka Kharge in connection with the suicide of a contractor. He described the demand as an allegation driven by political hatred.
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«Minister Priyanka Kharge's name is not on the death note of Bidar contractor Sachin, who committed suicide. There is neither any role nor evidence linking her to this case. Hence, the question of resignation does not arise,» Siddaramaiah told reporters here.
«However, the minister has stated that she is ready for any inquiry. In a similar case, BJP's KS Eshwarappa's name was written on the death note. The investigation into the complaint filed in connection with the case has been entrusted to the CID, and appropriate action will be taken after receiving the report,» he added.
Responding to the BJP's insistence that the investigation should be handed over to the CBI, the chief minister asked whether the BJP has no faith in the state police.
«When the BJP was in power, not a single case was handed over to the CBI. The BJP has no morals to demand that the CBI should investigate,» he said.
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