Rejecting MP Sumalatha Ambareesh’s allegations of illegal mining in Karnataka’s Mandya district, state Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani on Saturday said the government would order a probe if the MPs produced documentary evidence. “As per my knowledge, no mining activity is taking place around KRS Dam or Baby Betta area in Mandya district. I personally visited the spot after getting information about illegal mining.
“Also, I had directed the officials to stop stone pelting in view of the violation of the rules and imposed fine on the violators. He said that stone mining is banned. The Independent MP from Mandya, who was an actress, has been accusing JD(S) MLAs of a war of words between her and former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy over the issue.
Nirani refuted his allegation and said that the government was ready to order an inquiry. Please tell that Sumalata Ambareesh presents documents related to illegal mining. We will order a full and fair investigation and take action as per law.
Clarifying on the safety of the KRS dam, he said, “Mining has been banned within its 20 km radius. Officials have been instructed to collect information about illegal activities, if any.” was said. Responding to a question on the verbal duel between Ambareesh and Kumaraswamy in a press release, the minister said he respected both and slapping mud in public would not solve any problem.
Both are intelligent and have ample experience in politics. At this time he put an end to this dispute. He said that politicians should not indulge in mud-slinging and senior leaders should intervene so that the dispute could be ended. The minister’s statement came after Ambareesh today said that she would meet Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on the matter.
“Recently, I had given a letter to the chief minister (on illegal mining in Mandya) on which he had written that strict action should be taken,” she said, adding that she would soon visit Baby Betta and KRS Dam . Ambarih and Kumaraswamy started. On July 5, when he made personal attacks on him over allegations of mining and leasing the MySugar factory in Mandya to private industries.
She criticized Kumaraswamy and his party people for repeatedly mentioning the name of her late husband and actor-turned-politician Ambareesh. However, Kumaraswamy, in what is today being seen as a call for a ceasefire, asked his party men to focus on other issues like bringing justice to Karnataka and Kannada people.
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