<p>Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar asserted on Wednesday that he was ready for any investigation into allegations of corruption during the Covid pandemic. </p>.<p>He threw a challenge to his opponents, saying he was ready to be hanged in public if the charges were proven. </p>.<p>"It's been three years since the pandemic broke out. I am ready to provide accounts, along with documents of proof, for every paisa spent towards Covid management in the health department," the minister said. </p>.<p>"Congress leaders walked out, when I answered all questions on the floor of the House. No irregularities have taken place, we are even ready to release a White Paper," Sudhakar said. </p>.<p>"My charges against Siddaramaiah, of irregularities to the tune of Rs 35,000 crore during his tenure as CM from 2013-18, were based on the CAG report. Let the media people read it and convey the truth to the people," he said. </p>.<p>"The former CM is criticising me for political reasons. But he knows the circumstances under which I quit Congress and joined BJP. I was frustrated with the Congress' unholy alliance with the JD(S). Did Siddaramaiah also not quit JD(S) and join Congress to be CM?," the minister said. </p>
<p>Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar asserted on Wednesday that he was ready for any investigation into allegations of corruption during the Covid pandemic. </p>.<p>He threw a challenge to his opponents, saying he was ready to be hanged in public if the charges were proven. </p>.<p>"It's been three years since the pandemic broke out. I am ready to provide accounts, along with documents of proof, for every paisa spent towards Covid management in the health department," the minister said. </p>.<p>"Congress leaders walked out, when I answered all questions on the floor of the House. No irregularities have taken place, we are even ready to release a White Paper," Sudhakar said. </p>.<p>"My charges against Siddaramaiah, of irregularities to the tune of Rs 35,000 crore during his tenure as CM from 2013-18, were based on the CAG report. Let the media people read it and convey the truth to the people," he said. </p>.<p>"The former CM is criticising me for political reasons. But he knows the circumstances under which I quit Congress and joined BJP. I was frustrated with the Congress' unholy alliance with the JD(S). Did Siddaramaiah also not quit JD(S) and join Congress to be CM?," the minister said. </p>