Binish Thomas (Sub-Editor)
B
engaluru: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy labeled ADGP Chandrashekar as a blackmailer and criminal.
HD Kumaraswamy said that,”he Chandrashekhar has addressed a letter to his colleagues.I know who prepared that letter and where.I will reveal about this in due course of time.”
The Minister responded to questions from the media on Sunday morning regarding the letter the officer wrote to his colleagues.
According to him,”I might be an accused in this case,but that officer is a criminal in disguise of a cop.There are allegations against him for a series of criminal activities.”
A letter from the Governor to the Lokayukta had been leaked to a specific news channel sponsored by the government.
Kumaraswamy stated that it is widely known who leaked it,but Chandrashekhar was trying to frame the officials and staff at the governor’s office in Raj Bhavan.
Consequently,Chandrashekar had written to his superior, asking for permission to investigate.”I have spoken with evidence regarding the arrogance and background of that officer,”the minister remarked.
“Let the officer answer my questions.”
The minister pointed out that the officer has not answered his questions.Instead,he has used filthy language in his letter against a central minister.
Kumaraswamy questioned what should be done about it and stated,”I know where to respond.”
“I do not speak without evidence or context.The letter he wrote was prepared quite well.After I held a press conference on Saturday morning,I know where that officer went in the evening.I also know which legal experts helped him draft the letter and who else was involved,” the minister added.
“I spoke yesterday with evidence in hand.This individual is originally from Andhra Pradesh and from Himachal Pradesh cadre but is posted in Karnataka for 25 years. Who has brought him here? The language he has used reflects his culture.I stated on Saturday, along with records,who has connections with this criminal,” the minister asserted.
“Have I filed a complaint?”
He pointed out that the officer wrote “Satyameva Jayate” in his letter.I am fighting for the same cause. The information I shared about this individual on Saturday was also for the purpose of ‘Satyameva Jayate,'” Kumaraswamy stated.
“Have I filed a complaint against this officer at the police station? An inspector working under him was caught demanding Rs.20 crores.
This inspector has filed a complaint against the officer. It was he who blackmailed the inspector for Rs.2 crores. Isn’t that his ‘Satyameva Jayate’?”the minister remarked.
*”There’s no moral ground to demand my resignation.”*
Kumaraswamy claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his associates lack the moral authority to seek his resignation.
“Should I resign just to please Siddaramaiah? I have done nothing wrong, so why should I resign? I am not the one spreading falsehoods,”he concluded.
