Mining row heats up: Law minister HK Patil slams Karnataka govt, MP Basavaraj Bommai asks CM Siddaramaiah to answer; hits Congress for silence
Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai stated that the state awaits CM Siddaramaiah's response to Law Minister HK Patil's letter expressing concerns over unresolved illegal mining cases. Patil highlighted that 90% of registered mining cases remain unresolved, demanding a special court and high-level investigation. Bommai questioned whether Patil would also investigate mining lease renewals made before the central law enforcement.