Karnataka Minister’s ‘offer respectfully’ remark in Sakleshpur meeting triggers row
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Karnataka Minister’s ‘offer respectfully’ remark in Sakleshpur meeting triggers row
Excise Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda courted controversy on Saturday with a remark at a Praja Seva Andolana meeting held in Sakleshpur, Hassan district. Critics interpreted it as an endorsement of offering money to officials.
Public questions minister over remark on giving money to officials
Hassan: A comment by Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda during a Praja Seva programme at Sakleshpur sparked a confrontation with a member of the audience after the latter questioned the need for citizens to pay or honour government officials for getting their work done. Addressing the gathering at the Sakleshpur tahsildar’s office on Saturday Shivalinge Gowda … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politic…
Minister Shivalingegowda has courted controversy by saying, "It is your duty to give respect to the officials who have done the work" at the Sakleshpur Praja Sewa Andolan meeting. Opposition leader R. Ashok, who has criticized the minister's statement, has alleged that making this statement in the presence of the District Collector and other officials is like making bribery official.
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