Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Accuses Karnataka Government of Shielding Corrupt Officials

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has alleged that the Karnataka government is actively encouraging officials to bypass established rules. Speaking in Holenarasipura, he criticized the Chief Minister for providing a <b>clean chit</b> to the District Collector before any formal investigation into corruption allegations could take place. Kumaraswamy stated that he had requested a probe into WhatsApp chats suggesting corruption, rather than naming specific individuals. He further demanded that the mobile phones of the involved officials be seized for a transparent investigation. Additionally, the Minister expressed deep concern over reports that Nikhil Kumaraswamy was denied entry into a temple in Ramanagara district, citing rising <b>political oppression</b> under the current state administration.