Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka information technology minister Priyank Kharge on Monday called for an investigation into allegations that BJP state president BY Vijayendra attempted to bribe Anwar Manippady, former Karnataka state minorities commission chairman, with ₹150 crore to suppress a report on Waqf property encroachments. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering the bribe The controversy revolves around a report on Waqf land encroachments, detailing irregularities valued at an estimated ₹2.3 lakh crore. “I challenge chief minister Siddaramaiah to institute a CBI probe into allegations that I offered ₹150 crore to Manippady. Vijayendra never offered me a bribe.” On Monday, he further said that though there was an argument with Vijayendra over the report during the tenure of Vijayendra’s father, former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, the BJP leader never attempted to bribe him.

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Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM
6 days, 8 hours ago

Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a comprehensive CBI probe into various issues, including the Mysuru MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities highlighted in Anwar Manippady's report, and the Rs 150 crore corruption accusations against himself. Accept Anwar Manippady’s report and initiate a thorough CBI investigation into it as well," Vijayendra challenged while speaking to …

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra
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1 week ago

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that there was video footage showing former state Minority Commission Chairperson Anwar Manippady accusing state BJP president B Y Vijayendra of attempting to "bribe" him by offering ₹150 crore, to hush up his report on the Waqf encroachments. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, BJP leader BY Vijayendra The chief minister's statement came in response …

BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue
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1 week ago

BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue

India Today  

The BJP on Monday called for a CBI probe into allegations made by Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge regarding a Rs 150 crore "bribe" offer by State BJP Chief BY Vijayendra to former Minority Commission chairperson Anwar Manippadi. He said the allegation was "baseless" and demanded a formal enquiry, challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a CBI probe into the matter. …

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations
1 week ago

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his allegations 'Waqf scam' against the state BJP chief were based on evidence and urged the Central government to order a CBI probe into the matter if the saffron party’s claims of innocence are true. These remarks came after the Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra, dismissed Siddaramaiah and ruling Congress leaders' charges …

DK Shivakumar: Ex-minorities chief retracted Waqf scam claim under pressure
1 week ago

DK Shivakumar: Ex-minorities chief retracted Waqf scam claim under pressure

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Monday, said that Anwar Manippady, the former chairman of the state minorities commission, was changing his statement about the Waqf land scam due to political influence. “Regarding the accusations by minister Priyank Kharge and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that I offered Rs 150 crore to Manippady, it is not true and is just a …

Bribe charge over waqf report: Vijayendra calls allegation illogical, Priyank posts old video of Manippady to bolster claim
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1 week, 1 day ago

Bribe charge over waqf report: Vijayendra calls allegation illogical, Priyank posts old video of Manippady to bolster claim

The Hindu  

State BJP president B.Y. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT and BT Priyank Kharge on the floor of the House on Friday claimed that Mr. Manippady had publicly accused Mr. Vijayendra of visiting his house and offering ₹150 crore to not discuss his report on the waqf property encroachments. However, contesting …

Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest

Op India  

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party president Vijayendra Yediyurappa criticised the state government over the police lathi charge on the Lingayat Panchamasali community during their protest for reservation, calling it an example of the arrogance of the CM Siddaramaiah-led government. Vijayendra’s response came after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP leader tried to bribe Anwar Manippady with Rs …

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
1 week, 1 day ago

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief BY Vijayendra hit back at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over him calling a CBI investigation into an alleged corruption case involving him, and accused him of "abusing" power. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said that Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is misusing his post. Vijayendra reacted after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP …

Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi
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1 week, 1 day ago

Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the alleged corruption charges against BJP leaders in Karnataka and order a CBI inquiry into the allegations. “Anwar Manippady, the former Minority Commission chairman under the BJP government, has exposed that Vijayendra tried to bribe him with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into …

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue
1 week, 2 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue

ABP News  

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. “Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa’s tenure as CM …

Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah
1 week, 2 days ago

Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa's tenure as CM …

MUDA scam: Karnataka High Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe on December 19
1 week, 6 days ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka High Court to hear plea seeking CBI probe on December 19

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday scheduled the next hearing for the plea filed seeking a direction to transfer the investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Earlier on Thursday, the Karnataka HC adjourned the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging the court's order. The Court was hearing a plea that …

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

JP Nadda accuses Congress of ‘sensationalising the situation in Manipur’ after Kharge’s letter to President
1 month ago

JP Nadda accuses Congress of ‘sensationalising the situation in Manipur’ after Kharge’s letter to President

Live Mint  

Amid the escalating tensions in Manipur, BJP national president JP Nadda, on Friday, accused the Congress of “sensationlising the situation" in the state. Nadda penned his accusations in a letter to Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress president had written to Droupadi Murmu, requesting her intervention in the deteriorating condition of the state. JP Nadda's letter In his letter, JP Nadda …

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row
1 month ago

Bitcoin Scam Case: CBI Summons Gaurav Mehta, Names 2 Accused In FIR Amid ED Raids, Maharashtra ‘Audio Clips’ Row

ABP News  

Gain Bitcoin Scam Case: The Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation intensified their investigations into the alleged Bitcoin Ponzi scam involving Gaurav Mehta on Wednesday, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's explosive claims against Congress and NCP leaders. The CBI on Wednesday summoned Gaurav Mehta to appear before it as soon as possible in connection with the Rs 6,600-crore …

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven
1 month ago

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has strongly denied the allegations of corruption during his administration’s COVID-19 response, describing the decision of the Congress government to form a Special Investigation Team as a politically driven effort to divert public attention. The SIT was constituted to investigate the alleged financial irregularities based on the findings of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha …

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics
1 month ago

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics

New Indian Express  

There is never a dull moment in Karnataka politics. Although the BJP-JDS leaders’ often repeated remarks on the possibility of the government not completing its full tenure did give some credence to the general allegations, the timing and manner in which such specific charges were made raises several questions. The Enforcement Directorate and Lokayukta police are probing the Mysuru Urban …

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims
1 month, 1 week ago

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims

India Today  

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a Special Investigation Team probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claim that the BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka. BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra had earlier challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source and show proof of his allegations. He accused the Chief …

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Thursday challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source of his allegation that Rs 50 crore bribe each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs to topple the government and prove his charge. If the Chief Minister fails to prove that Rs 50 crore each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs, people will …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

BJP rejects 'Rs 50 crore for 50 MLAs' allegation, wants Congress to prove claim
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1 month, 1 week ago

BJP rejects 'Rs 50 crore for 50 MLAs' allegation, wants Congress to prove claim

India Today  

BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source and show proof of his allegations that the BJP attempted to bribe 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claim that the BJP attempted to destabilise the state government has sparked a wave of reactions from both, the Congress and the Opposition …

'Siddaramaiah influenced MUDA plot allotment': RTI activist levels fresh allegations against Karnataka CM
1 month, 1 week ago

'Siddaramaiah influenced MUDA plot allotment': RTI activist levels fresh allegations against Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Social activist Snehamayi Krishna on Tuesday made a serious allegation against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, claiming that he influenced the allotment of a plot in the alleged MUDA scam, PTI reported Earlier, Siddaramaiah appeared before the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru. According to the report, Right to Information activist Krishna alleged that the wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah didn't pay the …

Pralhad Joshi says Justice D’Cunha ‘acting like an agent’ in Karnataka Covid kit scam probe, ‘all drama to divert…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Pralhad Joshi says Justice D’Cunha ‘acting like an agent’ in Karnataka Covid kit scam probe, ‘all drama to divert…’

Live Mint  

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused Justice Michael D'Cunha of acting as an agent, criticizing his investigation into the BJP's 2020 procurement of PPE kits in Karnataka. The D'Cunha Commission recommended prosecuting former CM BS Yediyurappa and Health Minister B Sriramulu over the purchase of 3 lakh PPE kits from Chinese firms. Speaking at a public meeting on Sunday organized by …

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
1 month, 1 week ago

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/HAVERI: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the Congress in Karnataka was collecting Rs 700 crore from liquor shop owners to fund the party’s election campaign in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said, “It is nothing new for PM Modi to lie. On Modi’s claim that Karnataka Excise Department was diverting Rs 700 crore to fund …

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

BJP seeks probe by CBI, ED into alleged ₹900 crore irregularities in Excise Department of Karnataka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP seeks probe by CBI, ED into alleged ₹900 crore irregularities in Excise Department of Karnataka

The Hindu  

Alleging that irregularities to the tune of ₹900 crore had taken place in the Excise Department, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday demanded that the State government seek a CBI probe. Referring to the liquor traders in the State threatening to close shops to protest against alleged corruption in the Excise Department, Mr. Ashok …

Lokayukta Police Summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for MUDA Case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lokayukta Police Summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for MUDA Case

New Indian Express  

Lokayukta police summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for questioning in the MUDA case on Wednesday. The CM is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The police have questioned his wife, brother-in-law, and Devaraju, who also purchased a plot of land and gifted it to Parvathi.

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government of Karnataka will place the report submitted by Justice John Michael D’Cunha on alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management during the BJP regime at the next meeting of the Cabinet scheduled for September 5 to decide on the future course of action. Fielding queries from reporters in Mysuru on September 3, Mr Siddaramaiah said he …

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31
3 months, 3 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, …

MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah shares video showing covered portion of letter written by his wife
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah shares video showing covered portion of letter written by his wife

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday shared a video on his social media handle in a bid to silence the BJP and the JD for raising doubts over a whitener used by his wife Parvathi in her application seeking an alternative site against the ‘illegal acquisition’ of her land by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority in Mysuru. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

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

MUDA scam row: Congress netas meet Kharge, plan ways to keep Karnataka government safe
4 months ago

MUDA scam row: Congress netas meet Kharge, plan ways to keep Karnataka government safe

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: CM Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues, including DyCM DK Shivakumar, met AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge late Sunday evening. The CLP meeting, to be held by Siddaramaiah at 4pm Thursday at Vidhana Soudha, is likely to pass a resolution saying the legislators, including the CM, abide by the party high command’s decision in any eventuality, the source added. Kharge returned …

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

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

BJP leaders ‘welcome’ Governor’s nod to prosecuting CM
4 months 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 rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months 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 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. …

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months 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 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 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 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 …

Congress trying to suppress MUDA scam, says Kumaraswamy; continues tirade against Shivakumar
4 months, 1 week ago

Congress trying to suppress MUDA scam, says Kumaraswamy; continues tirade against Shivakumar

The Hindu  

Janata Dal leader and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Referring to Mr. Shivakumar’s remarks that the Congress won 136 seats under him whereas the JD could manage only 19 seats, Mr. Kumaraswamy said, ‘’But Mr. Shivakumar should speak on what happened in the Lok Sabha elections where the Congress won only nine seats and the NDA won …

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Speculation rises over Karnataka Governor referring probe into MUDA scam to CBI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Speculation rises over Karnataka Governor referring probe into MUDA scam to CBI

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot yet to take action on the petition filed by activist TJ Abraham seeking his sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, speculation is rife about the former referring the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a probe. But on August 1, the …

Siddaramaiah confident over Governor rejecting pleas seeking his prosecution in MUDA scam
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

MUDA scam: Karnataka governor summons anti-corruption activist Abraham, seeks clarification on plea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka governor summons anti-corruption activist Abraham, seeks clarification on plea

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot summoned anti-corruption activist TJ Abraham to Raj Bhavan on Tuesday and sought a clarification on his petition in view of the state’s Council of Ministers’ advice to withdraw the show-cause notice issued to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA site allotment scam. The show-cause notice was issued based on the petition by Abraham to the …

Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A social activist on Tuesday filed a complaint with Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot seeking a probe against chief minister Siddaramaiah over his alleged role in irregularities in denotification of land allotted to the poor beneficiaries in Mysuru way back in 2008. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah The complaint, filed by right to information activist Snehamayi Krishna, accused Siddaramaiah of …

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