Video of CM's son is proof of cash for posting scam: BJP mounts attack on Cong govt
Bengaluru (PTI): Mounting attack on the ruling Congress, opposition BJP on Saturday alleged that the video showing Yathindra talking to his father and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about 'transfer and posting' is a "proof" that the State is being used as an ATM.
Their newly appointed leader of opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka alleged that this was the third such an instance coming to light.
Referring to the viral video, the former deputy Chief Minister said it is a "confirmation" that there is "transfer business" (cash for postings) going on in the state.
The Congress made baseless allegations about 40 per cent commission being collected from contractors during the previous BJP government but its leaders did not give any evidence. "Now the proof is out in public showing that there is a 60 per cent commission government in the state", Ashoka alleged.
"It is now known to the world that they (Congress) are using Karnataka as ATM...," the Padmanabhanagar MLA alleged.
It is being shown in the media for the past two days that the Congress leaders are extorting money and indulging in transfer business, he claimed.
Ashoka said he would raise the matter in the Karnataka Assembly during the winter session in Belagavi, slated to begin on December four.
Yathindra found himself embroiled in a controversy on Thursday after a video, where he was seen issuing certain instructions on phone, went viral on social media.
The opposition BJP and JD(S) have alleged that the conversation was related to "cash for postings" scam.
The CM has categorically denied the charge, saying Yathindra was discussing the list of beneficiary schools for the development under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
