'Lack of Evidence': Ex-Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa Cleared in Contractor Suicide Case
The former rural development and panchayat raj minister had been slapped with corruption and abetment to suicide charges.
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The former rural development and panchayat raj minister had been slapped with corruption and abetment to suicide charges.
CM Bommai formed a high level committee to scrutinise tenders above Rs 50 crore. Government officials have also been instructed not to award any works on oral orders.
Ahead of his resignation, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister KS Eshwarappa on Friday told his supporters and party workers that he will come out clear as innocent from the allegations made against him as part of a conspiracy.
"I don't want to cause any trouble for my seniors and well-wishers in the party. So, I am meeting the Chief Minister in the evening to submit my resignation. I am also confident that I will come out clean." he told reporters.
After a meeting with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at his residence in Bengaluru, Mr Eshwarappa submitted his resignation.