Bengaluru:Former Minister and Congress MLA H.C. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and a prominent Dalit leader, on Wednesday dismissed allegations being made against him amid speculation surrounding a possible Cabinet expansion, describing them as baseless and politically motivated.

It may be noted that a Bengaluru resident has submitted a complaint to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot seeking an independent probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving Congress MLA and former Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa.

The complaint alleges misuse of welfare funds, manipulation of tenders issued by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), fabrication of records and abuse of official position during Mahadevappa’s tenure as a minister.