Hassan: Union minister HD Kumaraswamy Saturday questioned the point of demanding an inquiry into the alleged corruption at the Hassan deputy commissioner’s office after chief minister DK Shivakumar, he alleged, had already given a clean chit to DC KS Latha Kumari and other officials.“Nothing will happen under this govt. God will ensure that those who behave in this manner face the consequences of their actions,” he said.“There is no point discussing it further. Time will provide the answer,” Kumaraswamy said after offering prayers at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple at Mavinkere in Holenarasipura taluk.He also accused the DC of exceeding her authority and the govt of encouraging officials to disregard rules.“I noticed in the media that the chief minister had sat beside the DC. I do not know what discussions took place between them. But even before an investigation, the CM has given a clean chit to the DC and other officials. What is the point of demanding an inquiry now?” he said.Kumaraswamy said he had not named the DC or the district in-charge minister, and had only referred to names in WhatsApp chats involving the DC’s personal assistant.“Have I ever said that they took money? Have I pointed a finger at anyone? I only asked that the authenticity of the names and details in the chat be investigated,” he said.Reiterating his demand that the mobile phones of all officials concerned be seized, he said: “If they are not involved, why should they be afraid?”
