Mon Nov 18 15:09:46 UTC 2024: ## Bengaluru Rural MP Denies COVID-19 Procurement Irregularity Allegations

**Mysuru, November 18, 2024** – Cardiologist and Bengaluru Rural Member of Parliament, Dr. C.N. Manjunath, has vehemently denied allegations of irregularities in COVID-19 procurement during the previous BJP government’s tenure in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Monday, Dr. Manjunath clarified that he did not lead the state’s COVID-19 task force, contradicting reports in some media outlets. He stated his involvement was limited to providing expert advice and suggestions as one of several invitees to the task force, which included doctors, experts, and government officials. Dr. Manjunath, former head of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, emphasized that the pandemic was a global emergency and his contributions were solely in his capacity as a medical specialist. He also commented on the recent Channapatna by-election, predicting a victory for the JD(S)-BJP candidate, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, based on his assessment of voter sentiment and party worker feedback.

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