Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge’s “Double Dare” To BJP In Suicide Case
Bengaluru:
Priyank Kharge, Karnataka minister and the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, denied all allegations levelled by the BJP in reference to the suicide of a contractor within the state and stated he’s ready for the forensic check report on the 8-page word left by Sachin Panchal. The word, which alleges that he had obtained threats from Raju Kapanur – who the BJP declare is a detailed aide of Priyank Kharge – additionally claims there’s a conspiracy to kill a BJP MLA.
In an unique interview to NDTV, Mr Kharge stated whereas the word has an enormous discrepancy which deserves investigation.
“It’s an 8-page word, the place the seventh web page signed. That is the eighth web page mentioning the conspiracy principle to homicide ex-MLA or MLA,’ he stated. “I believe that is delusional. These sort of issues don’t occur in Karnataka. This isn’t UP Bihar or a BJP dominated state. Let the FSL report come out,” he added.
Requested if he knew the contractor, he denied categorically. Requested if he has any reference to Raju Kapanur because the BJP alleges, he stated the word “named eight individuals a few whom are from my occasion”.
“Now we have not denied it. I’ve stated one of many accused is a brother of a Congress corporator. not like the BJP we’ve nothing to cover. We’re very clear on what has transpired. I’ve requested for a free and truthful investigation,” he added.
Requested in regards to the BJP calls for for a CBI investigation into the matter, he stated at any time when investigations have been handed to the CBI beneath a Congress authorities, the Central company has confirmed the findings of the state police.
Declaring that whereas the BJP has a “newfound love for the CBI in Opposition-ruled states,” he questioned if the occasion has been capable of produce a shred of proof in opposition to the federal government or him. “They’re doing hit-and-run politics. I double-dare the BJP to show something in opposition to me or the federal government”.
Mr Kharge identified that not like the opposite contractor who dedicated suicide through the rule of the erstwhile BJP-led authorities, “naming and shaming ministers,” the suicide word this time has no point out of him.
Within the word, Sachin Panchal, a contractor from Bidar, had alleged that Raju Kapanur had demanded Rs 1 crore from him, of which he had paid Rs 15 lakh. He additionally alleged that Congress leaders had connived to kill a number of individuals, together with Siddalinga Swami of Andola Math, BJP leaders Manikanth Rathod and Chandu Patil.
Calling the BJP a divided home, Mr Kharge stated the occasion now simply intends to make use of a smokescreen to cowl up their very own factionalism and shortcomings.
