Bengaluru, Sep 21 (UNI) Karnataka Excise Minister K M Shivalinge Gowda has triggered a political controversy over his remarks at a public grievance meeting in Sakleshpur, where comments on giving money to officials were interpreted by the Opposition as an endorsement of bribery. The controversy erupted during a 'Praja Seva Andolana' programme in Sakleshpur in Hassan district, when members of the public complained about officials allegedly demanding money to get their work done. Responding to a query from a member of the public, Gowda said officials would perform their duties and remarked that whatever people wanted to offer could be…
