Karnataka's Chief Minister accuses BJP of COVID-19 corruption; a probe into PPE kit imports is planned.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the BJP of corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding the alleged mishandling of PPE kit imports. A committee led by retired Judge John Michael D'Cunha recommended prosecuting former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and ex-Health Minister B. Sriramulu for irregularities in purchasing 300,000 kits from China, resulting in excessive costs. The report prompted plans for a Special Investigation Team to investigate further.

November 08, 2024
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