Karnataka Contractor Suicide Case

A contractor in Karnataka's Tumakuru district, about 70 km from capital Bengaluru, has died by suicide, reviving allegations of corruption against the government ahead of the big elections next year.

Former Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa, named by contractor who died by suicide, cleared in probe by cops

After a meeting with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at his residence in Bengaluru, Mr Eshwarappa submitted his resignation.

"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.

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.

As Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister KS Eshwarappa is all set to resign, Karnataka BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa on Friday, standing by his old friend, expressed confidence that he will come out clear from all allegations.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the resignation of minister K S Eshwarappa, against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide of a contractor, cannot be considered a "setback" for the government.

The family of contractor Santosh Patil, who allegedly died by suicide, said on Thursday that they are not bothered about the resignation of Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has ruled out any action against minister K S Eshwarappa, against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil, until preliminary inquiry is completed.

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa said today he would "definitely not resign", hours after being named "Accused no.1" in a police case by the family of a BJP worker and contractor who died by suicide on Tuesday.

A contractor who had accused the Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa's associates of demanding 40 per cent commission for a contract, was found dead at a private lodge in Udupi this morning.

A contractor in Karnataka's Tumakuru district, about 70 km from capital Bengaluru, has died by suicide, reviving allegations of corruption against the government ahead of the big elections next year.

Former Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa, named by contractor who died by suicide, cleared in probe by cops

After a meeting with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at his residence in Bengaluru, Mr Eshwarappa submitted his resignation.

"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.

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.

As Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister KS Eshwarappa is all set to resign, Karnataka BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa on Friday, standing by his old friend, expressed confidence that he will come out clear from all allegations.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the resignation of minister K S Eshwarappa, against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide of a contractor, cannot be considered a "setback" for the government.

The family of contractor Santosh Patil, who allegedly died by suicide, said on Thursday that they are not bothered about the resignation of Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has ruled out any action against minister K S Eshwarappa, against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil, until preliminary inquiry is completed.

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa said today he would "definitely not resign", hours after being named "Accused no.1" in a police case by the family of a BJP worker and contractor who died by suicide on Tuesday.

A contractor who had accused the Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa's associates of demanding 40 per cent commission for a contract, was found dead at a private lodge in Udupi this morning.