Sriramulu challenges allegations of scam in medical equipment purchase, says will resign if proved
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Sriramulu has challenged the allegations of a scam in the purchase of medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic leveled against them by the opposition. Sriramulu on Monday added that he will resign from his ministerial post if the allegations of the scam are proved.
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Speaking at a joint press conference called by Dy.CM and himself at the Vikas Soudha, Sriramulu said those leveling allegations of a scam should look into the situation in the state in March this year. He noted that the first COVID-19 death in India was reported in the state’s Kalaburagi District and medical equipment in the market to treat COVID-19 was not available easily.
He further added that due to the crisis the prices of equipment were high when it was purchased unlike now when the prices have come down.
He then challenged the opposition that he will resign from his post if the allegations labeled against them are proved.
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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
