Congress leader alleges corruption in Shivamogga, points finger at Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa
H.S. Sundaresh, a Congress leader in Shivamogga, has accused associates of Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa of corruption and demanding bribes from officials. He also criticized the party's internal management and threatened to quit if his demands for leadership changes are not met.
Why it matters
Internal party conflicts and corruption allegations can destabilize regional governance and impact local administrative efficiency.
Shivamogga Urban Development Authority (SUDA) Chairperson H.S. Sundaresh has alleged corruption in the district in the name of Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa, who is also the minister-in-charge of the district. Mr. Sundaresh is a former president of the Shivamogga District Congress Committee.
Addressing a press conference in Shivamogga on September 23, Mr. Sundaresh said a few people close to the district in-charge Minister were demanding money from officers in the district. He alleged that a person close to the Minister had visited the SUDA office and demanded ₹25 lakh from the Commissioner. Another person was allegedly engaged in making money through the transfer of officials.
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