Opposition BJP Accuses Congress Over Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Corporation Scam

The BJP has accused the ruling Congress of involvement in a Rs 187 crore scam within the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation. The scandal allegedly led to the suicide of accounts superintendent Chandrasekharan P, with claims of harassment and illegal money transfers. Heated debates continue in the state assembly.

The opposition BJP on Monday launched a fierce attack on the ruling Congress, alleging a Rs 187 crore scam in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.

R Ashoka, leader of the opposition in the state assembly, claimed that this scam, which led to the death of honest government officer Chandrasekharan P, shows the 'anti-Dalit' nature of a government that claims to support Dalit causes. He termed it the '100 per cent Khata-Khat' scam, a jibe directed at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Chandrasekharan allegedly died by suicide after being tortured into approving an illegal money transfer. Heated exchanges erupted in the Legislative Council, with the BJP and JD(S) protesting against the government. The scam came to light following Chandrasekharan's death note, detailing unauthorized transfers and implicating several well-known entities.