Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation Chairperson S. Ravi Kumar has said he will resign in the wake of allegations of corruption.

Speaking to press persons in Shivamogga on September 3, Mr. Ravi Kumar said that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called him over phone and enquired about the allegations. “I told him that it was a conspiracy against me. I will resign to avoid embarrassment to the government and the party,” he said.