Sources from Bengaluru have reported that allegations of corruption were no hurdle when it came to a Karnataka minister's son bagging a key vigilance post. PWD Minister HC Mahadevappa's son accused of bribery for sand mining rights is the chairman of a committee tasked with monitoring projects for his father's constituency.
According to sources it was stated that Sunil
Bose will be in-charge of project implementation in T Narsipura. The post is
usually held by lawmakers or ministers and Mr. Bose's elevation is being read
by many as his political grooming ahead of the state election next year, which
he is expected to contest. He was a contender for the Nanjangud by election
held in April but the party was forced to overlook him because of corruption
allegations.
Previously two months ago, in a similar move, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra was made the chairman of the vigilance committee in his constituency Varuna. It was said by Mr. Siddaramaiah's office that he was "unable to look after his constituency properly" because of his responsibilities.
