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- Minister KM Shivalingegowda suggested at a public meeting that giving tips to government officials for work is acceptable.
- The comments sparked immediate outrage from citizens and political opponents who labeled the remarks as encouraging bribery.
- Public pushback at the event forced the minister to clarify that he only intended to support respecting honest workers.
- Opponents now demand the minister withdraw his comments and issue an apology.
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KM Shivalingegowda
Hassan district minister
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“I meant officials should not extort money. I said honest workers should be respected, not that bribery should be encouraged”
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…bribery?” Puneeth and a group of youths questioned the minister directly. With more people backing them, the meeting witnessed chaos. Sensing the situation going out of hand, Shivalingegowda tried to defend himself. “ I meant officials should not extort money. I said honest workers should be respected, not that bribery should be encouraged ,” he said. The minister Sunday clarified: “A person complained that bribe was being sought to get his work done. I told him not to give any money, but to respect the officer. My statement has been misunderstood,” Gowda…
Puneeth
farmer
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“Officials are paid a salary. Why should we give them tips? Doesn’t this amount to encouraging bribery?”
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…Andolana’, a public-grievances meet, here Saturday. Puneeth, a farmer from Alur taluk in the district who was attending the meeting to highlight his land case, condemned the statement in front of the minister. “ Officials are paid a salary. Why should we give them tips? Doesn’t this amount to encouraging bribery? ” Puneeth and a group of youths questioned the minister directly. With more people backing them, the meeting witnessed chaos. Sensing the situation going out of hand, Shivalingegowda tried to defend himself. “I meant…
KS Latha Kumari
Deputy commissioner
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“The minister’s statement has been misinterpreted. If officials demand bribes for work, stringent legal action will be taken against them”
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…bribe was being sought to get his work done. I told him not to give any money, but to respect the officer. My statement has been misunderstood,” Gowda said. Deputy commissioner KS Latha Kumari pacified the protesters. “ The minister’s statement has been misinterpreted. If officials demand bribes for work, stringent legal action will be taken against them ,” she said. BJP MLC CT Ravi, on his ‘X’ account, condemned the minister for his remarks. Ravi has mentioned that chief minister D K Shivakumar had said that if anyone asks for even Rs 10 as a bribe, complain to him.…
CT Ravi
BJP MLC
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“It may be natural for you to receive or give bribes, minister, but not for the people of Karnataka.”
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…for his remarks. Ravi has mentioned that chief minister D K Shivakumar had said that if anyone asks for even Rs 10 as a bribe, complain to him. But ministers of his own govt are saying ‘respectfully give bribes’. “ It may be natural for you to receive or give bribes, minister, but not for the people of Karnataka. ” The MLC urged the minister to withdraw the statement and say sorry to the people of the state.…
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