I dont know who Santosh Patil is, there is no question of resigning: Ishwarappa

The body of contractor Santosh Patil, who was accused by the 40 Percent Commission against Eshwarappa, has been found in a lodge at Udupi.

The Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Accounts Minister KS Eshwarappa attributed my death to contractor Santosh Patil, who has committed suicide.

Minister Ishwarappa, who first responded to reporters after Santosh's death, said, "I have nothing to do with Santosh's suicide ... I have no question of resigning. I put a defamation case on him. The court gave notice and they had to answer it. What do I do if I leave it and die? He said.

Santosh had previously accused our department. We have filed a defamation case in this regard. A case has been filed against him. He has received a notice from the court. Thus he may have committed suicide. He has not received any tenders from our department. The case has made it clear that I have not resigned.