Bengaluru, 3 Dec

The Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), on Tuesday, wrote to Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, urging full verification and investigation into a series of sensational allegations against the RSS, former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, and two media organisations.

The demand seeking a probe is based on allegations from former BJP MLA and Tumakuru district president B Suresh Gowda.

The CMO confirmed receiving a petition from HG Ramesh, President of the Karnataka State Right to Information Social Workers Forum, alleging that Suresh Gowda had accused the RSS of being “extremely corrupt.”

Gowda is also said to have claimed that Yediyurappa paid Rs 5 crore to one media house and illegally assist another in land-related matters. The petition further alleges that the previous BJP government extended various unlawful favours to the RSS during its tenure.

Terming the accusations “serious in nature” and linked to public probity, potential corruption, and misuse of office, CM Siddaramaiah has directed the Home Department to verify the claims and take action strictly in accordance with law.

The CMO has also asked that the findings of the probe be submitted for the Chief Minister’s review.

Copies of the letter have been marked to the Principal Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms. The Home Minister is now expected to decide which investigating arm of the department will take up the politically sensitive allegations.