Karnataka ranks 5th in corruption in the country, claims Upalokayukta Veerappa
Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa has stated that Karnataka is the fifth most corrupt state in India. He emphasized the need for officials to act with integrity to combat corruption, warning of serious future consequences if the issue is not addressed. Veerappa called for a collective effort from both officials and citizens to ensure justice and uphold the Constitution.
- ▪Karnataka ranks fifth in corruption among Indian states according to Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa.
- ▪Veerappa highlighted that corruption is prevalent in every department of the State.
- ▪A total of 1,281 cases have been registered across 16 districts in Karnataka.
- ▪He urged officials to perform their duties honestly and with dedication to serve the public.
- ▪India ranks 91st out of 140 countries in terms of corruption.
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Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa has claimed that Karnataka ranks fifth in the list of corrupt States in the country.Speaking after hearing and disposing of pending Lokayukta cases in Mandya and Malavalli taluks at B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan in Mandya on Thursday, Mr. Veerappa said corruption is overflowing in every department of the State. “If this menace is not curbed, a grave danger awaits us in the future,” he warned.He said the officials in the district had not been able to dispose of all the cases and remarked that it was not enough if the officials merely gave assurances and asked them to change.He called upon the officials to use their authority in such a way that the public does not suffer injustice.
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