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Karnataka: Congress MLA demands resignation of Housing Minister Zameer

Bengaluru, June 23 (UNI) The political storm around Karnataka’s Housing Department intensified on Monday, as Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna publicly demanded the resignation of Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan over allegations of corruption in housing allotments.
Referring to a leaked audio clip involving senior Congress MLA B.R. Patil, Gopalakrishna said that a minister facing such serious charges must step down until cleared of wrongdoing. “Ministers in the past have resigned when allegations surfaced. Let a fair investigation take place. If he is given a clean chit, he may return to the cabinet,” the MLA told reporters.
The audio, which surfaced last Friday, features B.R. Patil alleging deep-rooted corruption in the Housing Department. Patil later confirmed the clip’s authenticity and stood by his statements, claiming he had evidence that could shake the foundations of the Congress-led government.
Reacting to the row, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in Raichur on Monday that he would gather more information on the issue. He confirmed that Patil had informed him of a meeting on June 25 to discuss matters related to the department.
Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar added that both the Chief Minister and the Housing Minister would speak on the issue soon.
Meanwhile, a formal complaint has been lodged with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, demanding a probe by an independent agency under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The complaint emphasised that only a body like the Lokayukta or a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under judicial oversight could ensure an impartial inquiry.
The incident has further strained intra-party dynamics in the Karnataka Congress, with calls growing louder for transparency and accountability in governance.
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