Karnataka Governor is puppet of Central Govt: Minister M. B. Patil
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor is puppet of Central Govt: Minister M. B. Patil

The Hindu  

Criticising the Governor’s decision to allow prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. On August 17, Mr. Patil told reporters, “When T. J. Abraham filed a complaint against the CM, the Chief Secretary of the government provided all necessary information to the Raj Bhavan. Kumaraswamy and former minister Shashikala Jolle, which have been pending for over eight months, while taking undue interest in the MUDA scam, which Mr. Patil claimed has no merit. “The BJP government at the Centre has brought its bad politics to Karnataka, just as it has done in Delhi and Tamil Nadu,” he said, adding that this was a sign of the Central Government’s impatience with the Congress-led government, which was elected with a massive majority.

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Karnataka Governor seeks Siddaramaiah's report on BJP leader's misconduct claims
3 days, 10 hours ago

Karnataka Governor seeks Siddaramaiah's report on BJP leader's misconduct claims

India Today  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, requesting a detailed report on allegations made by BJP MLC CT Ravi regarding police misconduct in Belagavi after he was arrested for abusing Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. The Governor’s communication comes after Ravi and his colleagues submitted a representation outlining serious grievances against senior police officials in the district. In …

Ajay Bhalla's Appointment As Manipur Governor Is Only Half The Job Done. Centre Now Has An Uphill Task | OPINION
2 weeks ago

Ajay Bhalla's Appointment As Manipur Governor Is Only Half The Job Done. Centre Now Has An Uphill Task | OPINION

ABP News  

In the recently held 72nd plenary session of the Northeastern Council in Agartala, the chairman of the council and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claimed that bringing peace in the Northeast is the biggest achievement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 10 years. This week President of India Droupadi Murmu, on the recommendations of the Centre, appointed Ajay …

Kerala, Bihar governors swapped, ex-Union home secretary gets Manipur charge
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala, Bihar governors swapped, ex-Union home secretary gets Manipur charge

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, former Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla, and ex-army chief and former Union minister General VK Singh as new governors of Bihar, Manipur and Mizoram, respectively, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the new Governor of Manipur. President Murmu also …

Ex-Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as new Governor of violence-hit Manipur – India TV
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ex-Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as new Governor of violence-hit Manipur – India TV

India TV News  

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur. Succeeds Lakshman Prasad Acharya Ajay Kumar Bhalla would replace Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who on 31 July 2023 assumed office as the Governor of Manipur. Other Governor appointments Other gubernatorial changes include the induction of former Army Chief General Vijay Kumar Singh as the new …

Ex-bureaucrat Ajay Bhalla appointed Manipur Governor, Arif Khan moved to Bihar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ex-bureaucrat Ajay Bhalla appointed Manipur Governor, Arif Khan moved to Bihar

India Today  

Former Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the Governor of Manipur, an official notification said on Tuesday. Ajay Kumar Bhalla will replace Lakashman Prasad Acharya, who assumed the office on July 31 this year, as Manipur Governor. Also, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who has often been seen at loggerheads with the state government over a range …

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor
1 month ago

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday issued notices to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and others on an appeal by CM Siddaramaiah, questioning the September 24 order of a single judge upholding the consent given by the governor to conduct an investigation against him and others in the MUDA case. The court also issued notices to the governor and others …

Karnataka HC notice to state in plea against governor in Muda case
1 month ago

Karnataka HC notice to state in plea against governor in Muda case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Thursday issued notices to the state government and related respondents following an appeal by chief minister Siddaramaiah, who challenged the governor’s approval to prosecute him in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment case. The bench noted, “Notice issued to respondents returnable on January 25, 2025.” Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Siddaramaiah, argued that …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a challenge to the BJP, daring them to try and remove him from his position. Siddaramaiah also drew comparisons to the recent actions against other chief ministers and Opposition leaders, and said: "They tried filing false cases against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, then Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and now they’re targeting me.” Siddaramaiah's remarks followed …

Siddaramaiah will face jail soon, says Yediyurappa
2 months ago

Siddaramaiah will face jail soon, says Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP Parliamentary Committee member BS Yediyurappa declared that the time for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to face jail is imminent. Speaking during a roadshow in Sandur constituency today, Yediyurappa alleged that Siddaramaiah and his wife are embroiled in the MUDA scam and the case is currently under investigation by the Lokayukta. Once the CBI takes …

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case
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2 months ago

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubbali: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday commended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for cooperating with the law by appearing before the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru regarding the MUDA case. Meanwhile, Karnataka State Minister MB Patil confirmed that CM Siddaramaiah fully cooperated with the Lokayukta Police and dismissed BJP protests as mere "drama." The Lokayukta investigation into the MUDA scam …

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy
2 months ago

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its hypocrisy in fielding Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Ministers Basavaraj and SR Bommai. He questioned the BJP-JD(S) alliance and alleged that the party's leaders indulge in corruption and amass wealth while in power. Siddaramaiah challenged the record of BJP state president BY Vijayendra, accusing him of …

Setback for Siddaramaiah in MUDA Case as Court Upholds Gov's Nod for Prosecution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Setback for Siddaramaiah in MUDA Case as Court Upholds Gov's Nod for Prosecution

The Quint  

Upholding the Governor's nod for prosecution, the court said: The Gubernatorial order nowhere suffers from want of application of mind. The court rejected the Governor's order issued under Section 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita which deals with the prosecution of public servants and judges, and confined the case to Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The complainants …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

Karnataka Governor seeks report from government on works undertaken purportedly on CM’s oral instruction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor seeks report from government on works undertaken purportedly on CM’s oral instruction

The Hindu  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sought a detailed report from the government in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority allegedly undertaking works worth ₹387 crore in violation of rules purportedly on oral instruction of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his Varuna constituency, and Srirangapatna. Mr. Gehlot has written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh citing detailed representation submitted in this regard, and …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2024 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ On September 12, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court reserved its judgment after concluding its hearing in the case where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Even while the Karnataka High Court was …

Now, Karnataka Governor seeks details of prosecution sanction given by Congress Government against officials facing corruption charges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Now, Karnataka Governor seeks details of prosecution sanction given by Congress Government against officials facing corruption charges

The Hindu  

In the ongoing tiff between the Congress Government led by Siddaramaiah and the Raj Bhavan, the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has fired another salvo against the State Government by seeking details of prosecution sanction given by State Government against officials facing corruption charges since May 2023. In a communique to the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh on September 5, the Governor sought …

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
4 months, 1 week ago

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/GADAG : Taking a serious exception to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet’s ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday termed it an intimidating tactic by the state government following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah. Talking to media persons here on Saturday, Joshi said that instead of seeking …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA case was a conspiracy by BJP and JDS to destabilise the Congress government by targeting him personally. “Investigations against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former ministers Janardhana Reddy, Murugesh Nirani and Shashikala Jolle were completed, but the governor did not give permission to file …

Governor vs government in Karnataka
4 months, 1 week ago

Governor vs government in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Congress-led government in Karnataka and Raj Bhavan, presently occupied by Thaawar Chand Gehlot, a former minister in the Narendra Modi-led Union government, have been on a collision course for more than a month. The public spat began with the Governor issuing a show-cause notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over a private complaint alleging corruption in the allocation of 14 …

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Congress state president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced here on Tuesday that Congress will organise a Rajbhavan Chalo on August 31 to urge Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to sanction prosecution against BJP and JDS leaders who are facing criminal charges. He said appeals are pending before the governor, seeking permission to prosecute Union Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy, …

Karnataka: Raj Bhavan Chalo held against governor's decision in MUDA episode
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Raj Bhavan Chalo held against governor's decision in MUDA episode

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Thousands of protesters gathered at Freedom Park on Tuesday, rallying against what they termed as undemocratic actions by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment case. It was aimed at protecting democracy and condemning attempts by BJP and JDS to destabilise the Congress government by misusing the governor’s office, the …

Congress brass backs Karnataka CM, ready to fight in courts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress brass backs Karnataka CM, ready to fight in courts

New Indian Express  

He said Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar briefed Rahul Gandhi on how a systematic and designed assault had been unleashed through the office of the “puppet governor, by BJP and JDS as part of their sinister conspiracy and design to destabilise an elected government”. “Frustrated by a decimating defeat, the Prime Minister, home minister and the entire BJP leadership are now hiding …

Karnataka cabinet pressures Governor to approve prosecutions amid Siddaramaiah case
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka cabinet pressures Governor to approve prosecutions amid Siddaramaiah case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Cabinet on Thursday decided to “advise’’ Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to decide on giving approval for proceedings in cases pending before him. There is no politics behind the cabinet decision, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said, responding to a question whether it was done as the Governor gave permission to prosecute the CM. Patil said there are …

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the State Government is waiting for Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision on sanctioning the prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in a case where he had allegedly illegally allotted 550 acres to a mining company that did not exist at all. “Kumarswamy might be the union minister, but he had allotted 550 …

Karnataka Lokayukta seeks Governor's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in land mining case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Lokayukta seeks Governor's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in land mining case

India Today  

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Tuesday sought Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's approval to prosecute Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in an illegal land mining case. Reacting to the Lokayukta's request for Kumaraswamy's prosecution being denied in 2023, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said, "Governor is a constitutional post and we respect it. Notably, the Lokayukta's fresh request in Kumaraswamy's case came …

To abide or not: The Hindu Editorial on the Karnataka case and corruption charges
4 months, 3 weeks ago

To abide or not: The Hindu Editorial on the Karnataka case and corruption charges

The Hindu  

The decision of Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to grant approval to a private complainant to open an investigation and prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on corruption charges raises familiar politico-legal questions. Foremost is the constitutional question whether a Governor can use his role as a sanctioning authority for prosecution against a serving Chief Minister in a manner contrary to the advice …

Siddaramaiah Files Writ Petition in Karnataka HC Seeking Quash of Governor’s Grant of Prosecution Against Him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Files Writ Petition in Karnataka HC Seeking Quash of Governor’s Grant of Prosecution Against Him

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As stated by him to challenge Governor’s decision over grant sanction for prosecution, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday filed a writ petition in the High Court of Karnataka seeking to quash amongst other reliefs in the grant of sanction for his prosecution accorded by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on August 16 this year under Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan

The Hindu  

Workers and leaders of the Congress staged protests in various parts of Karnataka opposing the Governor sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Shivakumar along with Congress MLAs, MLCs and workers protest against Karnataka Governor for granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah in #MUDAScam, at Freedom Park, in #Bengaluru on August 19, 2024. Congress workers …

'I have done no wrong to resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Guv's sanction to prosecute him in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'I have done no wrong to resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Guv's sanction to prosecute him in MUDA ‘scam’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday ruled out his resignation, following the Governor granting sanction to prosecute him, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam', and said he had done no wrong to step down. READ | MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’ The Governor has accorded sanction against …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

Karnataka Cabinet condemns Governor’s decision, terms it illegal and unconstitutional
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Cabinet condemns Governor’s decision, terms it illegal and unconstitutional

The Hindu  

An emergency Cabinet meeting on Saturday, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, condemned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority and termed the Governor’s act “illegal and unconstitutional”. Briefing the meeting decisions along with his Cabinet colleagues, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the Cabinet unanimously condemned the …

BJP leaders ‘welcome’ Governor’s nod to prosecuting CM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leaders ‘welcome’ Governor’s nod to prosecuting CM

The Hindu  

“Welcoming” Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s nod for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged MUDA scam pertaining to irregularities in site allotment, the BJP leaders in Mysuru have described it as constitutionally valid. Mr. Raghu said for the probe to be fair and transparent Chief Minister needed to resign owning moral responsibility. Citing examples of Chief Ministers of …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denounces Governor’s Prosecution Sanction
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denounces Governor’s Prosecution Sanction

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While ruling out his resignation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday questioned the morality of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in seeking his resignation over grant of prosecution by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot under Prevention of Corruption Act and also under section 218 of the Bharathiya Nagarika Suraksha Samhitha, 2023. He termed the sanction given by the Governor as “illegal” and accused …

Karnataka governor gives nod to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA land scam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka governor gives nod to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA land scam

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday granted approval for the prosecution of chief minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority land scam. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The sanction from the governor clears the way for an official investigation into allegations that Siddaramaiah’s wife received plots from MUDA in exchange for …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

Hours after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the decision as ‘unconstitutional and against the law. In his first reaction after the Governor’s decision on August 17, Mr Siddaramaiah said he had not committed any mistake to warrant his resignation. The …

MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday labelled Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to grant sanction for his prosecution in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment scam as “anti-Constitutional”, saying it will be questioned in the court. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Siddaramaiah asserted the Governor's decision was not only contrary to the Constitution but also against the law. …

Karnataka Governor assassinating Constitution of India: Minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor assassinating Constitution of India: Minister

The Hindu  

Taking exception to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanctioning prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah for alleged irregularities in the allotment of MUDA sites, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said that the Governor is assassinating the Constitution of India by acting as a puppet at the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking to mediapersons …

Opposition demands Karnataka CM’s resignation, claim vindication of stand on MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition demands Karnataka CM’s resignation, claim vindication of stand on MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Governor’s decision to accord sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, has come as a shot in the arm for the Opposition, which has forced the Congress-led State government on the back foot with its attack on the alleged scam. This, a senior BJP leader said, would “weaken the moral …

Karnataka Minister asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor

The Hindu  

Hours after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Governor of acting as an ‘agent’ of the Bharatiya Janata Party. “The Governor either should resign on his own or should be sacked by President …

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday sanctioned the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a case of alleged corruption in the allotment of land to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, saying that a “neutral, objective and non-partisan investigation should be conducted”. A six-page communication to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh by the Governor’s Secretariat on Saturday said that …

'Unconstitutional, Attempt To Destabilise Our Govt,' Says Siddaramaiah As Governor Gives Nod To Prosecute Him In MUDA 'Scam'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Unconstitutional, Attempt To Destabilise Our Govt,' Says Siddaramaiah As Governor Gives Nod To Prosecute Him In MUDA 'Scam'

News 18  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday reacted to Governor’s prosecution sanction order against him over allegations in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment ‘scam’. #WATCH | On Karnataka Governor granting permission to prosecute him in the alleged MUDA scam, CM Siddaramaiah says, “The entire Cabinet, party high command, all MLAs, MLCs, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in land scam case, CMO says no communication yet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in land scam case, CMO says no communication yet

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be prosecuted in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam’ as Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has sanctioned his prosecution based on a complaint filed by an RTI activist. Sources told India TV that the Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has approved prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah after activist TJ Abraham urged the Governor to give …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

MANGALURE: Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has criticized Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot for granting prosecution sanction against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Rao accused the governor of "stooping low" and claimed that this action is part of a larger BJP strategy to destabilize elected governments in the country. Rao contended that Siddaramaiah has …

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today stated that the Karnataka government would not spare anyone guilty of corruption. “Whether it is Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, the Bharatiya Janata Party state President BY Vijayendra, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa or Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, whoever is guilty, action will be initiated against them,” he stated. Speaking to media in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah …

MUDA ‘scam’: Opposition to consider options of approaching President and waging legal battle
5 months ago

MUDA ‘scam’: Opposition to consider options of approaching President and waging legal battle

The Hindu  

Buoyed by the response to their Mysuru Chalo padayatra as it entered Mysuru on Friday, the leaders of the Opposition coalition declared that they would take the fight against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on alleged irregularities to the logical end, and also consider the options of approaching the President and waging a legal battle. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative …

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Speakers at a discussion organised by Karnataka State Backward Classes Forum slammed the BJP and Janata Dal for ‘’targeting’’ Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites. Janagere Venkataramaiah, writer, who delivered the inaugural address said that the forces of communalism and casteism as represented by the BJP and the JD had …

Siddaramaiah confident over Governor rejecting pleas seeking his prosecution in MUDA scam
5 months ago

Siddaramaiah confident over Governor rejecting pleas seeking his prosecution in MUDA scam

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that he is confident that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will go by the advice of the Council of Ministers and reject the petition seeking sanction for prosecution against him in connection with the alleged site allotment scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Siddaramaiah said that it was wrong to compare the MUDA issue …

Can man accused of molesting 17-year-old seek my resignation: Karnataka CM
5 months ago

Can man accused of molesting 17-year-old seek my resignation: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called upon senior BJP leader B.S. Mr. Siddaramaiah cited the alleged Jantakal mining scam, ‘shell’ companies of Mr. Yediyurappa and his son, alleged D. Devaraj Urs Truck Terminal scam and the alleged misuse of funds belonging to the Bovi Development Corporation among the cases he will place in the public domain during the Janandolana rally …

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