No notice received from ED in connection with Valmiki Embezzlement case: CM’s office amid claims
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office on Thursday clarified that it has not received any notification from the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes development Corporation.
Allegations had surfaced that a ₹187 crore were embezzled within the corporation. The incident came into light after Chandrashekaran, an official belonging to the corporation died by suicide on May 26, at his residence in Shivamogga. In his death note, Chandrashekaran named three officials and alleged that they had coerced him into opening a parallel account to divert money from the Corporation’s primary account based on "oral instructions by a minister."
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Amid reports of significant financial transactions, the ED registered a suo-moto case, leading to the arrest of several individuals, including former minister B. Nagendra, who were subsequently jailed.
Meanwhile, the opposition BJP-JD(s) demanded an investigation against the Chief Minister, following rumors that the ED had issued a notice to him. However, the CM’s office has dismissed these reports as false, clarifying that no such notice has been received and the claims are merely fake news.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
