Bangalore: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday began an indefinite fast pressing for a CBI probe into ruling BJP's charge that his family members amassed illegal wealth to the tune of Rs 1,500 crore.
Kumaraswamy, son of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, accompanied by thousands of JDS workers marched from his party office to the Freedom Park, the venue of his fast.
The BJP had in June brought out a chargesheet accusing Kumaraswamy's family of owning Rs 1,500 crore illegal assets.
Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa rejected the demand of Kumaraswamy saying allegations of irregularities in purchase of land and other issues were under various stages of probe in the state and there was no need for seeking a CBI investigation.
Referring to his charges of nepotism made against chief minister BS Yeddyurappa over land denotifications, he said, "I have already brought out documentary evidences against Chief Minister and his family members."
Kumaraswamy and Yeddyurappa have been involved in a slug fest in the last couple of months trading charges.While Kumaraswamy has released several documents accusing Yeddyurappa of indulging in corruption, favouritism and nepotism, Yeddyurappa has retaliated against the Deve Gowda family, raising similar charges.
With Additional Inputs from PTI
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