Santosh Patil Suicide: K'taka Contractor's Association warns of stopping all govt work for one month
Says Health Minister Sudhakar most corrupt, even CM's office not spared from corruption
Bengaluru: In the aftermath of the suicide of Santosh Patil, a contractor who alleged harassment by BJP Minister Eshwarappa and blamed him for his death in the suicide note, the state Contractor`s Association on Wednesday accused the BJP of indulging in rowdyism and threatened to halt all government-contracted work for one month starting May 25.
"We will stop our work for a month in protest”, association President Kempanna announced.
Kempanna also added that the current BJP government in the state is the most corrupt government the state has ever had in power. He said even though they had evidence of corruption against the ministers in the state, they were unable to produce it fearing backlash from the BJP leaders.
He also said that they would produce all the evidence if an independent probe is carried out by a retired Supreme Court Judge in the death of Santosh Patil.
He also alleged that the CM’s office was also involved in corruption and despite them filing a complaint to CM Bommai, no action was initiated.
"For every work, we need to give 5 percent commission during the tender process. Corruption is rampant in the CM`s office. It is much more in the Health and Irrigation departments. If grievances of contractors are not addressed within 15 days, we will be forced to protest, the works will be stopped condemning the negligence of the government for a month from May 25," he warned.
"We are not blackmailing. Our allegations are true. Health Minister K. Sudhakar is the most corrupt and he is getting a 5 percent cut in every tender. The ministers decide the allotment of tender much before the tender process. For example, Rs 10,000 crore development works have been taken up in R R Nagar constituency of Bengaluru but the work is substandard," he maintained.
“Rural Development, PWD, BBMP, and Irrigation Ministers have their own agents. Even the CM`s office is not an exception. There are audio records on commission given to them. Minister Sudhakar`s family members are carrying out 60 percent work. His wife gives cheques for work. Son of a Chitradurga MLA has quit the medical profession to become a contractor,” Kempanna alleged.
Karnataka Contractors Association decides to stop all Government work for a month from May 25th. Say they are receiving threats. President Kempanna says Water Resources, PWD and Health are the most corrupt departments.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
