KALABURAGI: BJP protested near the residence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge‘s son and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge in Kalaburagi on Saturday, demanding his resignation over the alleged involvement of his close aide in the abetment of civil contractor Sachin Panchal‘s suicide. It also demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for Panchal’s family.
Panchal, who reportedly died by suicide on Dec 26 by jumping in front of a train, in his suicide note accused Kharge’s aide, Raju Kapanur, of coercion and issuing death threats, demanding Rs 1 crore for awarding a contract. Kapanur has denied the allegations.
Dismissing BJP’s demands, Priyank said, “Neither I nor the govt will bow to such pressure tactics. There are numerous cases against BJP functionaries, including a Pocso case against B S Yediyurappa. Justice should be impartial.”
LoP in assembly, R Ashoka, and leader of opposition in council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, led the protest as police secured Priyank’s residence.
