Chikkaballapur ZP Chief Accountant's driver commits suicide, blames MP Dr. K Sudhakar
Chikkaballapur: The driver of the Chikkaballapur Zilla Panchayat Chief Accountant is reported to have committed suicide, blaming BJP MP Dr. K Sudhakar and his supporters for his act in his death note.
The Chief Accountant’s driver, Babu (33), who was employed on contract basis, allegedly hanged himself from a tree on the deputy commissioner’s office premises.
Chikkaballapur Rural Police, who arrived at the spot and inspected the area, found Babu’s death note, where the latter has blamed MP Dr. K Sudhakar and his supporters Nagesh N and Manjunath for his suicide.
The driver has said in his note that Nagesh and Manjunath had promised him a permanent government job during Sudhakar’s tenure as state government minister, but asked him to pay Rs 40 lakhs for it. He added that he had not only given the duo all the money he had but also taken a loan and given them Rs 25 lakh. Nagesh and Manjunath, however, did not get him the job, he has said.
The driver has said in his note, “Nagesh and Manjunath had promised me a permanent government job during Sudhakar’s tenure as state government minister, but asked me to pay them Rs 40 lakh for it. In addition to all the money I had, I took a loan of Rs 25 lakh and gave them the money. Nagesh and Manjunath, however, did not get me the job.”
Chikkaballapur District In-charge Minister Dr. MC Sudhakar opined that it was a serious allegation against the MP. He assured that the matter would be probed and due legal action would be taken against the guilty parties.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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K'taka remains central to Aequs' strategy, says min Patil amid row over firm's investment in TN
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Commerce and Industries Minister M B Patil on Monday asserted that Aequs continues to expand in the state and that its proposed investment in neighbouring Tamil Nadu was a business decision aimed at diversification, not a shift away from Karnataka.
Reacting to criticism on social media over reports that the Karnataka-based firm had signed a major investment deal in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district for setting up a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster, he said the state government was fully aware of the company's plans and remained confident about its long-term commitment to Karnataka.
"While we welcome every major investment in India, would like to clarify a few points," Patil said in a post on 'X'.
Aequs was significantly expanding its footprint within Karnataka, including a Rs 3,000 crore investment in Kolar for electronics manufacturing.
"Its recently approved Rs 1,500 crore ECMS project will also be grounded in the state. Karnataka remains central to its long-term strategy," he said.
Patil added that the government had prior knowledge of the TN proposal.
The government was already informed and aware that the TN investment is a business decision aimed at geographic diversification and de-risking operations, not a shift away from Karnataka.
"Healthy competition between states strengthens India's manufacturing ecosystem," he said.
Emphasising the state's focus on high-technology sectors, Patil said, "We remain committed to deepening Karnataka's leadership in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and our engagement with industry partners is strong and ongoing."
The Aequs Group has pledged Rs 4,000 crore to bolster Tamil Nadu's aerospace manufacturing capabilities at the SIPCOT-Shoolagiri Industrial Park in Krishnagiri district.
The group proposes to establish a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster for the production of aircraft engines, gearbox components, and precision engineering parts. This initiative is expected to provide employment to 7,000 individuals.
