Contractor’s death: KS Eshwarappa announces resignation

Team Udayavani, Apr 14, 2022, 6:35 PM IST

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Thursday, April 14 announced his resignation as the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister following the death of a contractor who had accused him of demanding a 40 percent commission for a contract.

Will submit my resignation letter to CM Basavaraj Bommai on Friday, said Eshwarappa.

Santosh Patil, a contractor was found dead in a lodge in Udupi on April 12 with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. In a Whatsapp message, he said that Eshwarappa is responsible for his death.

Following this, the opposition Congress in Karnataka demanded the arrest of KS Eshwarappa and his dismissal from the Cabinet.

However, Eshwarappa on Wednesday had said he did not know any Santhosh Patil and denied having any dealing with him. The minister also refuted allegations that he was involved in his death.