New Delhi: The ruling BJP’s situation in Karnataka does not seem to be improving as the party on Monday found itself embroiled in another controversy. To take 30 per cent commission from religious institutions for release of funds, after the suicide of the contractor.
On Monday, a Lingayat saint accused the BJP-led Karnataka government of taking commissions from religious institutions and monasteries to release funds. Regarding this, senior Congress leader SR Patil organized a tractor rally.
At the rally, Dangleswar Swamiji said, “The ruling BJP not only takes commission from contractors but also 30 per cent commission from religious saints,” reports news agency IANS.
He alleged, “The officials directly tell us about the commission. If ice cream is given in New Delhi or Bengaluru, by the time it reaches North Karnataka, only the stick will remain.”
The seer’s allegation caused a stir in the state’s political climate, especially for the BJP, which was already battling the death of a contractor, who blamed former minister KS Eshwarappa for his death as he paid bribes to them. accused of soliciting Eshwarappa resigned recently due to the whole incident.
The Opposition has got an opportunity as Congress working presidents Satish Jarkiholi and Ishwar Khandre slammed it as it launched a high voltage attack on the BJP.
“There is no caste and religion in corruption. BJP is using caste and religion to its advantage,” Khandre said.
However, BJP ministers have objected to the seer’s statements.
Agriculture Minister BC Patil said that “Swamiji should have protested before giving the bribe. He is talking like a Congress worker. Earlier he had supported former CM BS Yediyurappa…