BJP MLA Resigns From K'taka Soaps And Detergents Limited Board After Lokayukta Arrests Son

BJP MLA Maadal Virupakshappa said that he was submitting his resignation under moral responsibility since there was an allegation against him.

Prashanth, who was arrested for corruption, is the son of sitting BJP MLA from Channagiri Assembly constituency, K. Madal Virupakshappa.

Source : ANI

Chennai: BJP MLA Maadal Virupakshappa resigned from the board of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited. His resignation comes after Lokayukta arrested the BJP MLA’s son for receiving a bribe and having over Rs 6 crore of unaccounted cash at his house and residence.

According to ANI, “BJP MLA Maadal Virupakshappa resigns from the board of Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited. In a letter to Karnataka CM, he said "there is some conspiracy against my family. I'm submitting resignation under moral responsibility as there is an allegation against me."

#UPDATE | BJP MLA Maadal Virupakshappa resigns from the board of Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited. In a letter to Karnataka CM, he said "there is some conspiracy against my family. I'm submitting resignation under moral responsibility as there is an allegation against me." https://t.co/7LthE4h7U3

— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2023

 Earlier, chief accountant of Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), Prashanth Madal, was caught red-handed by the Karnataka Lokayukta officials while accepting a bribe of Rs 40 lakh on Thursday. The Lokayukta also recovered Rs 6 crore from the residence and office of Prashanth during the search. Prashanth is the son of sitting BJP MLA from Channagiri Assembly constituency, K. Madal Virupakshappa.

Prashanth is now taken into the custody of Lokayukta police who are now verifying the documents. The complaint was filed regarding the allotment of tender for providing raw materials to the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL). 

The development is seen as a serious setback for the ruling BJP as Karnataka is set to go to the polls later this year. The incident came to light at a time when the opposition has been attacking the BJP government in Karnataka over 40 per cent 'commission' and kickbacks in government tenders.

(With IANS Inputs)