JD(S) leader, also former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy alleged rampant irregularities and corruption in the cooperative sector, including Mysuru District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Limited (MyMUL), which is going for elections on March 16.
In a press conference here, Kumaraswamy said, “There is rampant corruption and irregularities in cooperative sector and everyone knows it. There is no proper law and I will bring in change if JD(S) is elected.”
“I have never involved myself in cooperative election. But, this time, I will campaign for JD(S) syndicate for MyMUL election,” he said, adding that the Congress leaders are supporting the JD(S) and a Congress candidate is also in JD(S) syndicate, he said.
Kumaraswamy slammed JD(S) MLA G T Devegowda, who has distanced himself from the party activities for the last two years. JD(S) had given the responsibility of MyMUL to a few leaders. But, they are looking for personal gains rather than the development of the party.
Kumaraswamy said, “It is his responsibility to strengthen the party and to protect it. Victory and defeat is common in elections. I am not involving in the election for prestige.”
Kumaraswamy also claimed that MyMUL election is not between him and G T Devegowda or between JD(S) MLA Sa Ra Mahesh and Devegowda. “We have not come to show our strength, but to protect the party,” he said.
Alleging rampant corruption in the recruitment process of MyMUL, Kumaraswamy alleged that the authorities have illegally collected Rs 60 crore while filling vacant posts.
To a query about former JD(S) MLA Madhu Bangarappa’s meeting with Leade rof the Opposition Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy said, “Madhu is free to take a decision and it is a closed chapter.” Madhu Bangarappa, also son of former chief minister S Bangarappa, has announced joining Congress.
Sa Ra Mahesh, MLA M Ashvin Kumar, leaders Ravi Kumar and others were present.
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