Karnataka Excise Minister HY Meti Resigns Over Alleged Sex Scandal

The 71-year-old said he quit to avoid any embarrassment to the government but denied any wrongdoing on his part.

Hit by an alleged sex CD scandal, Karnataka Excise Minister HY Meti, 71, resigned on Wednesday, saying he has quit to avoid embarrassment to the Siddaramaiah government while denying any wrongdoing on his part.

As the controversy snowballed with the Opposition demanding his exit, Meti met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitted his resignation.

Siddaramaiah tweeted about the development.

Excise Minister Shri HY Meti has resigned. I have recommended to Honble Governor to accept the resignation. I have also ordered a probe.

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) December 14, 2016