Union Minister for Large Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday that the Karnataka Congress Government was plotting to get him behind the bars.
"In the past, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's team hatched a conspiracy against me with the aim of sending me to jail even for a day. Now, his current team is dreaming of doing the same. I had spoken about an officer's misconduct and exposed his story to the media. I have the information on where and in whose chamber, they discussed of sending me to jail," said the Union Minister.
He said he has taken bail because it is allowed by law. "I obtained bail as my lawyers advised me to take bail because the corrupt officers of this government can do anything. That's why I obtained bail," he said.
He claims to have known everything that was happening in the state. "What happened in the case of the misappropriation of Rs 80 crore? They arrested randomly by adding the name of one such person in the case," he said.
The Union minister clarified that he was questioning the authority but for no personal gains. "My questioning of that officer was not for my case. I had written to them seeking permission for their office to investigate in the Governor's matter, and as it has been leaked to a private channel, I questioned it," the minister said.
I slammed the police officer for being arrogant. I exposed the background of the officer. It says that there are direct links with land mafia in Bengaluru and involvement with hawala activities. Is this man given an IPS position to facilitate anti-social forces? The officer is number two in a criminal case and is out on bail now, says Kumaraswamy.
He further asked the Chief Minister: "What would you do if an officer comes to you and calls you a 'criminal'Chief Minister'? Some officers used obscene language against me in letters written to their colleagues. These letters weren't official memos-they didn't have seals or departmental emblems, the Union Minister alleged .
He asserted, "such officers misuse powers to serve the government's interests.".
"That's why I had to take bail. The officer also has a case against him. He is accused number two and has obtained a stay in the High Court. I have only taken bail, but I haven't obtained a stay", said Union Minister.
He added that Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara pretended not to have mentioned his name by the IPS officer who used derogatory language in his letter.
"But there are charges levelled against the Chief Minister. What would you do when the officer calls you a 'criminal CM'? How did the letter written against me find its circulation? Another letter from the Chief Minister's office reached me on Monday night," the Union Minister said.
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