Kumaraswamy Accuses Karnataka Government of Using Convict’s Phone Scandal to Hide Bigger Issues

Speaking at the Ranganatha Swamy temple in Mavinakere, former chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said he will soon lay out details that could "attract nationwide attention" – a promise that has already set Karnataka’s political chatter abuzz.

According to Kumaraswamy, the state machinery knew all along that Prajwal Revanna – a convicted rapist and the nephew of a senior minister – was using a mobile phone while behind bars. He alleges this knowledge was deliberately kept under wraps, the case being repackaged as a diversion from three far‑larger scandals gripping the state.

First, there is the KPSC recruitment scam, a mess that has seen dozens of aspirants question the fairness of the public service commission’s hiring process. Then comes the Bidadi township project, a massive real‑estate plan that has sparked protests after 540 days of sit‑ins and accusations of irregularities. Finally, the NICE road project – a highway venture many critics label the "biggest scam" in Karnataka, demanding an independent probe and forensic audit.

Kumaraswamy, who is now Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, stressed that his forthcoming revelations are not born out of personal vendetta but are driven by a genuine concern for the state's welfare. "I will speak without fear or hesitation," he told reporters, adding that the Constitution’s four pillars – legislature, executive, judiciary and the media – must all carry these issues forward.

He hinted that the upcoming Vijayadashami festival in October could be the moment he discloses the evidence, insisting he will only speak when he can back his claims with solid documents. Whether his statements will prompt a fresh inquiry or simply add another layer to Karnataka’s political drama remains to be seen.