Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda held a press conference on the auspicious occasion of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, calling for CM Siddaramaiah's resignation due to the Tribal Board scam. He presented evidence of the wrongdoing through a bail order issued by the judiciary. The ED charge sheet also mentions the alleged misuse of funds from the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation for Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, Gowda criticized the Congress government's move to name all residential schools after Valmiki, stating that it is not enough and their intention should be to uplift the community.
Valmiki Jayanti: Former CM Demands CM's Resignation Amid Corruption Allegations
Background:
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the revered sage and author of the epic Ramayana, is a significant occasion observed in India. The day is traditionally marked with prayers, recitations of the Ramayana, and community gatherings.
Current Development:
On the occasion of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, former Chief Minister of Karnataka D.V. Sadananda Gowda held a press conference, calling for the resignation of incumbent Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Gowda alleged that Siddaramaiah is involved in a corruption scandal related to the Tribal Board.
Allegations Against CM Siddaramaiah:
Gowda presented evidence in the form of a bail order issued by the judiciary and an Enforcement Directorate (ED) charge sheet. The documents allegedly show that funds from the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation were misused for Lok Sabha elections.
Gowda's Criticism of Government's Valmiki Initiatives:
Gowda also criticized the Congress government's move to name all residential schools after Valmiki. He argued that this gesture is not sufficient and that the government should focus on uplifting the Valmiki community.
Government's Response:
The Karnataka government has denied the allegations and stated that the investigation into the Tribal Board scam is ongoing.
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