Kalaburagi, June 21 (Reporter) Senior legislator BR Patil on Saturday reframed the controversy surrounding an alleged audio clip, in which he purportedly discusses corruption, as an urgent call for administrative reform, urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take notice. These remarks come in the backdrop of an audio recording doing the rounds on social media, purportedly featuring Patil’s voice alleging misuse of power and corrupt practices within the department. Rather than deny or confirm the clip’s authenticity, Patil chose to focus on the larger issue. “But who will fix this system, sir? Shouldn’t Chief Minister Siddaramaiah take note of this? I haven’t yet called on him — but if called, I will go,” he declared, underscoring his readiness to engage with the state leadership. Patil maintained that his earlier comments were never meant as personal attacks. “I only said what I witnessed. I did not directly accuse anyone of being a landlord, nor did I accuse Zamir Ahmed (minister). I simply said that certain things are happening within the department and through officers,” he explained, insisting that pointing out irregularities is not the same as leveling accusations. Highlighting a perceived double standard, he questioned the selective outrage over his statement compared to similar observations by others. “Now, when the same thing is said by others like Krishnebyre Gowda, why is there no talk on it, but so much fuss over mine?” he asked, pointing to inconsistent reactions from both political circles and the bureaucracy. Patil also appealed for patience and proper procedure. “Sir, let them take appropriate action when the time is right. Let them react,” he said, while noting that the very fact of audio leaks and officers’ displeasure only underlines the need for systemic reform...////...