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- Excise Minister K.M.
- Shivalinge Gowda told attendees at a meeting in Sakleshpur that they could offer money to officials respectfully.
- The comments sparked immediate criticism from the audience and on social media for appearing to normalize bribery.
- The Minister later clarified his remark, claiming he meant to refer to showing respect rather than providing bribes.
- The incident has raised questions about how the government will handle the controversial statement from a Cabinet member.
What to watch next
- Response from Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding the remarks
- Public reaction and further political developments in Hassan district
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K.M. Shivalinge Gowda
Excise Minister
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“Whatever you want to offer, you can do so respectfully. It is your dharma, but nobody should take money forcibly”
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…of offering money to officials. Responding to a query from a member of the public, Mr. Shivalinge Gowda, who is also the Minister in charge of Hassan district, said the officers concerned would do their job. “ Whatever you want to offer, you can do so respectfully. It is your dharma, but nobody should take money forcibly ,” he said, leaving a section of the audience surprised. When a few persons in the audience asked what they should give “respectfully”, the Minister said it was left to them. As some objected to the statement, he…
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Named India · Hassan · Sakleshpur · DK Shivakumar · K.M. Shivalinge Gowda · Praja Seva Andolana
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