DK Shivakumar demands Yediyurappa's answers on allegations of medical equipment scam in state
Bengaluru: KPCC President DK Shivakumar on Saturday alleged that the BJP government in the state has used the coronavirus crisis for looting the taxpayers’ money.
“BJP ministers have plunged into corruption right from buying PPE kits to beds while COVID-19 patients in Karnataka are dying without ventilators. The BJP government has used coronavirus crisis for looting.” the congress leader tweeted seeking answer from the saffron party.
“The BJP government's corruption in buying ventilator is raging here. The Government of Karnataka has paid Rs 18.20 lakh for the ventilator which was purchased by Tamil Nadu Government at Rs.. 4.78 lakh. CM Yediyurappa has to answer for this corona corruption”, Shivakumar further demanded in another tweet.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
