Congress to knock on President's door seeking probe into Karnataka contractor suicide, dismissal of Eshwarappa
India Today
Congress MP Naseer Hussain said the party will approach the President and demand a probe into the Karnataka contractor suicide case in which minister Eshwarappa has been booked.
The Congress will approach President Ram Nath Kovind and seek an investigation into the Karnataka contractor suicide case, Rajya Sabha MP Naseer Hussain said on Thursday.
"We will be protesting across Karnataka demanding the sacking of minister Eshwarappa. We will also be knocking on the doors of President of India demanding a probe as well as dismissal of the state government. If need be, we will approach the Supreme Court," he said.
Contractor Santosh Patil, who had accused Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa of corruption, was found dead in a lodge in Udupi city on Monday. Prima facie, the cause of death was suicide, police said.
In a purported suicide note sent to his friends over WhatsApp, Santosh Patil said that Eshwarappa had been demanding bribes.
A few weeks ago, Patil wrote a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he alleged that Eshwarappa had not cleared outstanding bills due to him. He accused the BJP leader of lies, corruption and irregularities, and urged PM Modi to direct Eshwarappa to settle his bills.
Eshwarappa, meanwhile, has denied knowing the contractor.
Eshwarappa has been booked in the suicide case of contractor Santosh Patil. Santosh Patil's brother Prashant lodged a complaint against the minister.
