BJP Vs BJP in Karnataka: Minister complains against CM to governor

It's BJP Vs BJP in Karnataka. A Cabinet minister has accused Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa of interfering in his department and sanctioning funds without his permission.

In a written complaint to Governor Vajubhai Vala, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa has claimed that Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been interfering in his department.

The minister claimed that the chief minister sanctioned Rs 774 crore from his department’s funds, bypassing him. He alleged that CM Yediyurappa put pressure on the officials of his department to sanction money without his knowledge.

Eshwarappa has requested the Governor to intervene and advise the chief minister to adhere to the rules and practices. The minister said that he has also informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda about the issue.