Cabinet sub-committee formed under Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to investigate COVID-19 scam
Bengaluru: A cabinet sub-committee has been formed under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take action on the findings of the Justice Michael D'Cunha commission report regarding the alleged COVID-19 scam during the BJP's tenure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued the order on Thursday, later confirming the development through a post on X.
In his post on X, CM Siddaramaiah stated that the first report has been submitted by the commission which was formed to conduct an inquiry into allegations of irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic. He further said that the commission’s first report has now revealed a large-scale scam, recommending further action.
To address this, the CM has ordered the formation of the sub-committee, headed by DCM D.K. Shivakumar. The report highlights an irregularity of Rs 769 crores in the procurement of medicines and equipment during the pandemic. The sub-committee includes ministers G. Parameshwar, H.K. Patil, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Priyank Kharge, Santhosh Lad, and Sharan Prakash Patil.
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Won't contest bypolls until EC prevents fake voting: Mayawati
Lucknow (PTI): BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged irregularities in voting in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls and said her party will not contest by-elections in future, particularly in the state, "until Election Commission takes measures to prevent fake voting".
By-elections to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and results of it were declared on Saturday. Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats but failed to win any.
"In the bypolls held for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, there is widespread discussion about the votes cast and the results announced yesterday. I am not saying this myself; it is a common perception among people that earlier, during elections conducted with ballot papers, fake votes were cast by misusing the system, often through fraud," Mayawati said in a press conference here.
"Now, similar practices are being carried out using EVMs, which is a matter of deep sorrow and concern for democracy," the former UP chief minister said.
Not only this, but these activities are now being executed more openly, especially during by-elections, as opposed to general elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, she claimed.
"We recently witnessed this in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding the recent general elections in Maharashtra. This is a major warning bell for democracy in our country," she said.
"Given this situation, our party has decided that until the Election Commission of India takes strict measures to prevent fake voting, we will not participate in any by-elections across the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. I am specifically referring to by-elections here," Mayawati said.
As far as general elections are concerned, she continued, there is a somewhat better safeguard because the fear of power changing hands makes the ruling party more cautious.
"In general elections, it is not guaranteed that the party in power will return to power and another party may take over. This fear keeps the government machinery somewhat restrained," she added.
Considering all these factors, our party will contest general elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies with full preparation and strength, Mayawati stressed.
In the bypolls, the BJP and its ally RLD together won seven seats while Samajwadi Party candidates emerged victorious on two.
