BJP's BS Yediyurappa Involved In Rs 40,000 Crore Corruption, Alleges Patil Yatnal

MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Tuesday slammed former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa, alleging the BJP veteran was implicated in a Rs 40,000 crore scam during the COVID-19 wave.

Talking to the media at Vijayapura, Yatnal said, "I know which leader has made how much money in what manner. Mr. Yediyurappa is involved in a scam of ₹40,000 crore during COVID-19. The government has procured masks worth just ₹45 at ₹485 each. The Yediyurappa-led government said it took 10,000 beds for COVID care centers. The rates fixed for renting out the beds were so high that two beds could be bought for the price of one."

Yantal further added "The Supreme Court will be hearing corruption cases about two leaders from Karnataka. On January 5, it will hear a case of Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar's involvement in some alleged irregularities, and the next is the case pertaining to Mr. Yediyurappa."

Soon after Yantal's statement went viral, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requested the former union minister to submit all the documents and proofs related to the allegations to the Justice Nagmohan Das Commission.

In a tweet, Siddaramaiah said allegations leveled by Yatnal are proof of BJP's corruption. "Mr. Yatnal has given direct evidence to our claim of 40% commission government," Karnataka CM said.

"If Mr. Yatnal has any genuine intention of removing corruption, he should take his allegations to a logical end," he added.