Bengaluru: In a significant development in the disproportionate assets case against Karnataka’s Housing and Waqf Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, actress and producer Radhika Kumaraswamy admitted on August 30, 2025, during a Lokayukta investigation that she had provided a ₹2 crore loan to Zameer. This admission has added a new twist to the ongoing probe, especially as Zameer faces a Lokayukta notice.Radhika Kumaraswamy, wife of former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, recorded her statement before the Lokayukta investigation team, confirming that the loan was given to Zameer personally. The issue pertains to allegations of Zameer amassing assets beyond his known sources of income. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had conducted raids on Zameer’s residence and offices in 2022, providing information on alleged illegal assets to the Lokayukta, which intensified the investigation.read also: Comedy Actor Chikkanna’s Quiet Engagement: Set to Marry a Young Woman from Mahadevapura
Radhika provided details of the loan during her statement, but the Lokayukta team is further scrutinizing documents to clarify the purpose of the loan and its repayment status. Some sources indicate that the loan amount cited by Radhika may be ₹2.5 crore, though she officially confirmed ₹2 crore in her statement.
Zameer has been summoned to appear in person for questioning on December 3, 2025, by the Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police. This development has sparked significant political debate in Karnataka.read also: Did DK Shivakumar Plan to Join BJP? Yatnal’s Explosive Allegations: What’s the Secret Behind Singing the RSS Anthem? Here’s the Information
Opposition parties, including the BJP and JD(S), are likely to leverage these allegations for political advantage, demanding Zameer’s removal from the cabinet. However, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has expressed support for Zameer, dismissing the allegations as politically motivated.The Lokayukta investigation is set to delve deeper into Zameer’s financial transactions in its next phase. This case is expected to create further controversy in Karnataka’s political landscape.TQH Women's Casual Printed Round Neck, Oversized Longline Drop Shoulder Boho Style T-Shirt