Stating that there has been large-scale corruption in the recruitment process in various departments during the previous BJP-led government, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that proposals have been invited for investigation to be brought under judicial probe.
Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi, Mr. Kharge said that the previous BJP government indulged in illegality in appointments in various departments, including KPTCL, and in appointments of assistant professors.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has already raised the issue of illegal recruitment made during the BJP rule. The government will collect details relating to such irregularities in appointments and order a judicial probe, he said.
Mr. Kharge said that the State government is looking for alternative sources to generate revenue to cover financial deficit.
He said that the government will draw up a roadmap for economic revival and to increase tax revenues to bring the State’s economy back on track in the next two years. Mr. Kharge urged the Central government to give a fair share of grants due to the State.
Replying to a question, Mr. Kharge said that the State government will discuss the crop loss suffered by farmers due to wilt disease in the region and take a decision to compensate the affected farmers.
