Rs.1.30 crore Allegation of taking bribe: Siddaramaiah challenges BJP leader to investigate

Rs.1.30 crore through check when he was Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah clarified the allegation made by the BJP leader that he had received bribe.When Siddaramaiah was Chief Minister, he received Rs 1.30 crore through cheque. BJP leader NR Ramesh, who is said to have received a bribe, has hit back at serious allegations. Rs.1.30 crore Allegation of taking bribe: Siddaramaiah challenges BJP leader to investigate.

Speaking at a press conference at the KPCC office today (Aug. 30), Siddaramaiah said that it is true that I took a loan to purchase the site. Vivekananda is my friend, it is true that I got a loan from him. It is true that I took a site in Mysore after taking a loan. NR Ramesh clarified the allegation by questioning whether it was wrong to take a loan.

NR Ramesh has registered 50 cases against me. All cases are dismissed. He challenged them to investigate if necessary the loan.

What is NR Ramesh’s accusation? Siddaramaiah had received a bribe of 1.30 crore rupees from L. Vivekananda of Kings Court. He has made a serious allegation that he had appointed Vivekananda for the post of Turf Club in-charge for a period of 3 years in 2014 only after the bribe money was paid.

Siddaramaiah had informed the Election Commission that he had received a loan from Vivekananda. But it was not a loan. According to the rules framed by the Central Home Department, no gift or check can be received in return for giving any post to anyone. He said that a complaint will be lodged against Siddaramaiah in the Lokayukta tomorrow.

Under Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Siddaramaiah receiving money from Vivekananda is a punishable offence. We will register a case against Siddaramaiah for misuse of the position of Chief Minister, corruption and fraud.

He demanded a CBI, CID and judicial inquiry against Siddaramaiah. The attention of Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai has been drawn to receiving kickbacks in return for the post. He said that he is confident that the CM will order a proper investigation in this regard.