Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda
5 months 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 misusing his position as a legislator to influence district officials in land-related decisions. The development comes at a time when the state anxiously awaits the Raj Bhavan’s decision on another petition seeking sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment scam. When sought a response to the complaint, the chief minister’s officer said, “Chief minister Siddaramaiah will address a press conference on Wednesday at 10.00 am at Mysuru Press Club.” The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, meanwhile, attacked the senior Congress leader over fresh allegations.

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Karnataka Governor seeks Siddaramaiah's report on BJP leader's misconduct claims
3 days, 9 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 …

Cases that dominated Karnataka politics this year
1 week, 4 days ago

Cases that dominated Karnataka politics this year

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka politics was embroiled in allegations of corruption and sexual harassment against leaders across parties in 2024. Then JD MP Prajwal Revanna found himself at the centre of controversy when explicit videos allegedly involving him surfaced ahead of the parliamentary elections. An interim report by the justice John Michael D’Cunha commission, formed by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, examined ₹7,223.64 …

Snehamayi Krishna alleges inducements to withdraw Muda case
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Snehamayi Krishna alleges inducements to withdraw Muda case

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Lokayukta police here alleging pressure and attempts to bribe him to withdraw a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Krishna told TNIE that Harsha, who allegedly identified himself as a close aide of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi, and another …

MUDA scam: Activist says aide of Siddaramaiah's wife threatened him to drop case
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

MUDA scam: Activist says aide of Siddaramaiah's wife threatened him to drop case

India Today  

Snehamayi Krishna, on whose complaint a case was filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment scam, alleged that he was threatened and offered financial inducement to settle the case. Krishna, who is one of the complainants in the MUDA land appropriation scam in which Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi was given 14 sites without due …

Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
3 weeks, 6 days 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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3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Karnataka: Opposition questions Siddaramaiah’s priorities
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka: Opposition questions Siddaramaiah’s priorities

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: BJP leaders have slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his recent correspondence with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan regarding his government’s commitment to build 100 houses for families affected by the Wayanad landslide. BJP leaders have framed this initiative as yet another example of Siddaramaiah’s political maneuvering, accusing the Chief Minister of diverting focus from pressing issues in Karnataka to …

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims
1 month ago

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims

India Today  

The Karnataka BJP criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of prioritising Kerala’s Wayanad over Karnataka’s pressing issues. This comes a day after Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, questioning the latter's silence on Karnataka’s offer to build 100 houses for Wayanad landslide victims. With over 350 infant deaths, 40 maternal deaths, farmers losing land to Waqf Jihad, unpaid …

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

MUDA case: Karnataka HC notices govt on CM Siddaramaiah's appeal
1 month ago

MUDA case: Karnataka HC notices govt on CM Siddaramaiah's appeal

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the state government and other respondents on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging the single judge bench's order upholding the Governor's decision granting approval for investigation against him in the MUDA site allotment case. The single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna on September 24 dismissed the CM's …

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against Order Upholding Governor's Sanction To Prosecute In MUDA Case
1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against Order Upholding Governor's Sanction To Prosecute In MUDA Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued notice to the state government and other respondents in an appeal by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging the single judge's order which had upheld Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision granting sanction to investigate him in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority scam.The CM submitted before the court that Section. The Karnataka High Court on Thursday …

ED letter to Lokayukta on MUDA probe politically motivated: CM Siddaramaiah
1 month ago

ED letter to Lokayukta on MUDA probe politically motivated: CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday termed the Enforcement Directorate’s letter to the Karnataka Lokayukta on MUDA probe politically motivated. In its letter, the ED observed that it found evidence of irregularities in the allotment of MUDA sites to Siddaramaiah’s wife. Siddaramaiah told reporters here that the ED wrote to the Lokayukta a day before the HC will hear his …

Karnataka High Court to hear Siddaramaiah's appeal in MUDA case on January 25
1 month ago

Karnataka High Court to hear Siddaramaiah's appeal in MUDA case on January 25

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government and other respondents on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging a single-judge bench’s decision upholding the Governor’s sanction to prosecute him in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment case. This gubernatorial sanction was based on petitions filed by activists TJ Abraham, Pradeep Kumar, and Snehamayi Krishna, …

MUDA case: ED's communication to Lokayukata police is politically motivated, says Siddaramaiah
1 month ago

MUDA case: ED's communication to Lokayukata police is politically motivated, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Mandya : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday termed the ED's recent communication to the state Lokayukta police in connection with the MUDA site allotment case, as "politically motivated" and sent with an intent to influence them and the court. The federal agency, in a recent communication sent to the Lokayukta police, claimed that its probe has also found that …

MUDA case: ED's communication to Lokayukata police is politically motivated, says Siddaramaiah
1 month ago

MUDA case: ED's communication to Lokayukata police is politically motivated, says Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday termed the ED's recent communication to the state Lokayukta police in connection with the MUDA site allotment case, as "politically motivated" and sent with an intent to influence them and the court. The federal agency, in a recent communication sent to the Lokayukta police, claimed that its probe has also found that MUDA had …

MUDA case: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing till Dec 10
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MUDA case: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing till Dec 10

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday adjourned till December 10 the hearing on the plea seeking transfer of the investigation into the MUDA site allotment scam to the CBI. In the MUDA case, it is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared …

CM Siddaramaiah reaches out to Singhvi, Sibal before Karnataka HC hearing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah reaches out to Singhvi, Sibal before Karnataka HC hearing

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on two top Supreme Court lawyers Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal, separately to discuss the Mysuru Urban Development Authority case, in New Delhi on Thursday. This is in the wake of the hearing about the writ petition filed by Siddaramaiah challenging the Karnataka High Court upholding the governor’s nod to prosecute him in the …

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka High Court To Hear CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against 'Sanction' Order In MUDA "Scam" Case On November 23
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court To Hear CM Siddaramaiah's Appeal Against 'Sanction' Order In MUDA "Scam" Case On November 23

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday said it would hear next Saturday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's appeal challenging a single judge bench's order which had upheld the Governor's decision granting approval/ sanction for investigation against him in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority scam. The petition stands dismissed.” With respect to the application of Section 17A Prevention of Corruption Act the …

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 Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations of corruption of about Rs 700 crore by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka through the excise department, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah threw a challenge at the Prime Minister to prove his allegations. If not proved, the Chief Minister questioned the Prime Minister “Will he retire or quit from the Prime Minister’s …

'Siddaramaiah influenced MUDA plot allotment': RTI activist levels fresh allegations against Karnataka CM
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

RTI activist says he has proof of Siddaramaiah's involvement in MUDA case
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

RTI activist says he has proof of Siddaramaiah's involvement in MUDA case

India Today  

More irregularities in Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment came to notice when an RTI activist alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had undue influence on the process. RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, in a post on Facebook on November 10, wrote in Kannada that he had proof of Chief Minister’s sway on the allotment irregularities, even though Siddaramaiah said he …

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 CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
2 months ago

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing probe in the MUDA site allotment case, will resign soon. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra Both Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress national President M Mallikarjun Kharge are also aware as to when the CM will quit, he said. He termed Siddaramaiah's reported recent …

Lokayukta police may again summon CM in MUDA case, if necessary, says his legal adviser
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2 months ago

Lokayukta police may again summon CM in MUDA case, if necessary, says his legal adviser

Hindustan Times  

The Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case may summon Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning again, if necessary, during the course of the investigation, his legal adviser A S Ponnanna said on Thursday. Siddaramaiah appeared before the Lokayukta police in Mysuru on Wednesday, in response to the summons issued to him, and he was questioned by a team …

MUDA case: Activist accuses Lokayukta SP of dereliction of duty
2 months ago

MUDA case: Activist accuses Lokayukta SP of dereliction of duty

The Hindu  

Activist Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the MUDA land case which is being probed by the Lokayukta police, has accused the investigating officer of dereliction of duty. “But when the High Court of Karnataka listed our plea for transfer of case to the CBI, the Lokayukta issued a notice to the Chief Minister and questioned him in a hurry,” said …

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 …

Lokayukta police question Siddaramaiah for 2 hours in Muda case
2 months ago

Lokayukta police question Siddaramaiah for 2 hours in Muda case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Lokayukta police questioned chief minister Siddaramaiah for two hours on Wednesday in connection with alleged irregularities in a land allotment case, compounding the problems for the embattled Congress leader. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah leaves the office of Lokayukta after being questioned in the MUDA site allotment case in Mysuru on Wednesday. The case involves allegations of irregularities in …

BJP calls Lokayukta questioning of Siddaramaiah in Muda land case 'stage managed'
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2 months ago

BJP calls Lokayukta questioning of Siddaramaiah in Muda land case 'stage managed'

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: The Lokayukta police on Wednesday questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here for two hours in connection with the alleged illegal land allotments by the MUDA to his wife B M Parvathi. As the chief minister appeared before the Lokayukta police, the opposition BJP in the state held a protest and reiterated its demand for the resignation of Siddaramaiah. Asserting that …

Fresh trouble for Siddaramaiah: Karnataka CM summoned for questioning in MUDA case
2 months ago

Fresh trouble for Siddaramaiah: Karnataka CM summoned for questioning in MUDA case

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is slated to appear for questioning in the MUDA case on November 6. The development comes mere days after the ED conducted raids at multiple locations across the state in connection with MUDA-linked money laundering case. The CM had also filed an appeal before the division bench of the High Court on October 24 — challenging …

Lokayukta Police Summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for MUDA Case
2 months, 1 week 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.

Muda case row: Senior Congress leader Koliwad wants Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to resign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Muda case row: Senior Congress leader Koliwad wants Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to resign

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: While all legislators have come out in support of Siddaramaiah continuing as chief minister despite the high court upholding the approval given by the governor to conduct an investigation against him in the MUDA case, senior leader K B Koliwad has raised the first voice of dissent. Did Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he was the Gujarat CM, resign …

BJPs MPs, MLAs and former elected representatives to stage protest demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJPs MPs, MLAs and former elected representatives to stage protest demanding Siddaramaiah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Building pressure on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign in the wake of a Special Court ordering a Lokayukta probe into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to his wife, Opposition BJP leaders have decided to stage a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Bengaluru on Thursday. Announcing this at a press conference here on Wednesday, Mr. …

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 workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict

Hindustan Times  

BJP workers on Tuesday staged protests in several parts of Karnataka demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, hours after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The protests were organised in Siddaramaiah's home district of Mysuru, Hubballi …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath

The Hindu  

MLC A.H. Vishwanath urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign following the High Court of Karnataka dismissing his plea challenging the Governor’s sanction of an investigation against him in the alleged scam in allotment of sites of Mysore Urban Development Authority to his wife. Mr. Vishwanath said that the development has tarnished Mr. Siddaramaiah’s previously unblemished political career of over 50 …

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 …

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court to deliver verdict on CM Siddaramaiah’s petition on September 24
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MUDA case: Karnataka High Court to deliver verdict on CM Siddaramaiah’s petition on September 24

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court will pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on the petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging the approval given by the Governor of Karnataka for conducting investigation against him in the alleged illegalities in Mysuru Urban Development Authority in allotting 14 sites to his wife in prime location of Mysuru city. The High Court had completed 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 …

Lokayukta issues notices to 18 MUDA officials over alleged 2017 site allotment scam
4 months ago

Lokayukta issues notices to 18 MUDA officials over alleged 2017 site allotment scam

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: At a time when the alleged scam in site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority is causing ripples in Karnataka politics with the Governor granting permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Lokayukta has issued notices to 18 MUDA officials for allegedly allotting 350 sites to “influential” people in 2017. He further alleged that the sites were allotted …

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Karnataka CM not worried about MUDA case, says minister Dr G Parameshwara
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM not worried about MUDA case, says minister Dr G Parameshwara

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is not worried about the MUDA case. On Saturday night, the CM had hosted dinner for some cabinet colleagues, including Parameshwara. Responding to a question by reporters as to whether the CM is worried about the MUDA case, Parameshwara said the Chief Minister is not worried. When asked …

Deshpande rules out any proposal to replace CM
4 months, 1 week ago

Deshpande rules out any proposal to replace CM

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader and Chairman of Administrative Reforms Commission R.V. Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister and he will continue as the Chief Minister,” Mr. Deshpande said and even added that Mr. Siddaramaiah, according to him, will remain at the helm for the full term. When asked if he aspired to become the Chief Minister and was ready to occupy the …

No sanction pleas on Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, BJP netas with me: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
4 months, 1 week ago

No sanction pleas on Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, BJP netas with me: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Though the Congress party took out a Raj Bhavan Chalo on Saturday, demanding sanction to prosecute Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, former BJP ministers Shashikala Jolle, Murugesh Nirani and Gali Janardhana Reddy, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot clarified that there were no such petitions pending before him. He was speaking to reporters after leading the Raj Bhavan Chalo and presenting a memorandum …

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