Karnataka excise minister may be axed amid scam claims | India News – Times of India
BENGALURU: Days after wine merchants alleged corruption in transfers and licence renewals in Karnataka excise department, minister RB Timmapur may be eased out of the ministry or assigned a different portfolio, and the crisis-hit department may go to chief minister Siddaramaiah.Sources indicated Tuesday that Timmapur may get a new role following tough signals from high command. This development comes after Federation of Wine Merchants' Association called off a proposed statewide strike scheduled for Wednesday. The merchants had threatened to shut down liquor shops across the state if Timmapur was not removed from his post. Timmapur has denied the accusations, stating all transfers and licence renewals are standard procedures and complaints should be directed at officials concerned.The deci...