Opposition meet: Kumarswamy accuses Congress govt in Karnataka of deputing IAS officers to serve alliance leaders

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy accused the Congress government of introducing an “IAS bonded labour policy” by sending 30 IAS officers to serve its alliance leaders at a meeting in the city. Kumaraswamy criticized the deputation of officials as “doorkeepers” for politicians in violation of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules. The former CM claimed this was a massive injustice to the people of Karnataka and a significant insult to the state.