Reportedly karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on saturday said Justice Michael D’ Cunha Commission of Inquiry that investigated alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during the Covid-19 has recommended prosecution of then bjp Chief minister B S Yediyurappa and former minister B Sriramulu. He said ‘It is clear that there was a “loot" in the purchase of equipment and medicines during Covid-19’. The report proves the Congress’ allegation that the “then government made money over the dead bodies, misusing the situation", the minister added.
Meanwhile Rao said “There had been lapses. No one could question them during the pandemic. Making use of that situation, government of the day looted and took decisions convenient for them, in violation of rules. As an opposition party then, congress tried to highlight the issue. After coming to power in the state we constituted a commission of enquiry headed by a former judge to probe and submit a report”. Speaking to reporters, he said the commission has submitted its preliminary report and the second report might be submitted in six-seven months as there are lots of documents to look into.
Furthermore he advised Yeddyurappa and Sriramulu to stay away from the november 13 assembly by-poll campaigning, citing the serious allegations against them in the report. He also said during the course of the investigation, charges may come out against the person who took charge as health minister, succeeding Sriramulu, indicating the current Member of parliament K Sudhakar. To a question on the commission recommending recovery of Rs 500 crore, the minister said it has been decided to form a separate team after the by-polls and officials will be appointed to it.
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