The decision of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddar-amaiah to sanction Rs1.16 crore to his Housing Minister Ambareesh, a film actor-turned politician, towards his medical re-imbursement has triggered a wave of shock and anger.
Ambareesh underwent treatment at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore and made a request for special sanction for the amount spent on his treatment.Ambareesh, a former Union Minister, is a renowned actor in Kannada Cinema. He was advised by his friend and super star Rajanikanth to take treatment at a private Hospital in Singapore for pulmonary oedema. An officer said as per the rules of the State Government maximum reimbursement for MlAs and Ministers was Rs7 lakh.
However, the Karnataka CM justified his action and said he had sanctioned Ambareesh’s medical re-imbursement as a special case. According to sources, the Minister has also sent more bills for reimbursement for his treatment in a private hospital in Bangalore.According to a doctor who treated him, said that he suffered from pulmonary oedema and was suggested to take further treatment in Singapore.