BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims
1 week, 5 days 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 ambulance drivers and ASHA workers, and Bengaluru’s collapsing infrastructure, the state is in a. pic.twitter.com/0fiE3OeQJu — BJP Karnataka December 11, 2024 Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra too questioned whether Siddaramaiah was working for the state's people or the Gandhi family, as the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat is represented by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi. Helping Wayanad is a matter of humanity.” Congress MLC Nagaraj Yadav also defended the project, pointing to the state’s extensive housing initiatives under the Siddaramaiah government from 2013 to 2018.

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MUDA scam: Activist says aide of Siddaramaiah's wife threatened him to drop case
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5 days, 14 hours 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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Karnataka: Opposition questions Siddaramaiah’s priorities
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1 week, 4 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 …

Working for Karnataka or Gandhi Family: BJP's Vijayendra Asks CM Siddaramaiah
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1 week, 5 days ago

Working for Karnataka or Gandhi Family: BJP's Vijayendra Asks CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi : Expressing reservation over the state government's plans to purchase land for constructing houses in Kerala's Wayanad for those affected by the devastating landslides there, state BJP President B Y Vijayendra sought to know whether Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was working for the people of Karnataka or the Gandhi family. Expressing reservation over the state government's plans to purchase land …

Siddaramaiah to Pinarayi Vijayan: 100-house offer for Wayanad victims still stands
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1 week, 6 days ago

Siddaramaiah to Pinarayi Vijayan: 100-house offer for Wayanad victims still stands

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, reminding him of Karnataka's promise to construct 100 houses for families affected by the Wayanad landslides and questioning the prolonged silence from Kerala’s end. The Karnataka government had communicated its offer to the Kerala Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister’s Office, but Siddaramaiah's recent letter highlights the lack …

Siddaramaiah Thanks Sandur for Rejecting BJP
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Siddaramaiah Thanks Sandur for Rejecting BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Sandur: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lauded the people of Sandur for rejecting the BJP’s misinformation campaigns, and for choosing development by ensuring the Congress victory in the recent by-elections. Siddaramaiah thanked the voters for ensuring the victory of Congress candidates in the by-elections in three constituencies and standing by him despite the BJP’s alleged false cases and conspiracies. Siddaramaiah praised former …

CM Siddaramaiah dismisses Opposition’s criticism, asserts unshakable leadership after bypoll wins
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah dismisses Opposition’s criticism, asserts unshakable leadership after bypoll wins

New Indian Express  

Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for the Karnataka State Cricket Association’s international cricket stadium at Sorekunte and launched development works worth Rs 1,259 crore in Tumakuru. A few days ago, BJP and JDS MLAs from Tumakuru, especially B Suresh Gowda and MT Krishnappa, had announced their intention to greet the CM with “Go back, Siddaramaiah” slogans. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister …

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament complex, urging the Centre to address financial and infrastructure issues facing the state. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah highlighted a 58 per cent reduction in the short-term agricultural credit limit for Karnataka by NABARD, which was slashed from Rs 5,600 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 2,340 crore …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim
1 month, 1 week 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 may re-induct ex-minister amid Valmiki fund scam allegations
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah may re-induct ex-minister amid Valmiki fund scam allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hinted at the re-induction of B Nagendra, a former Congress minister facing allegations of involvement in a large-scale Scheduled Tribes welfare fund scam. When supporters of Anil Chikkamadhu asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to give the MLA a cabinet spot, in a brusque manner typical to him, Siddaramaiah brushed off the suggestion and asked those to let …

'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 …

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar term PM’s allegations of raising ₹700 cr. to fund Maharashtra polls as a ‘lie’
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar term PM’s allegations of raising ₹700 cr. to fund Maharashtra polls as a ‘lie’

The Hindu  

Refuting allegations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Congress government in Karnataka had raised ₹700 crore from liquor vendors to fund the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. If he can prove it, we are ready to face any punishment.” He expressed anguish that those in top positions like the Prime Minister were allegedly …

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, accusing him of "relentless favoritism towards Gujarat," Modi's home state. He also condemned Karnataka’s BJP MPs for remaining silent, alleging they are "unwilling to challenge this blatant disregard for Karnataka’s thriving tech and manufacturing ecosystem." Congress counters BJP’s allegations On Saturday, the chief ministers of Congress-ruled Telangana and …

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 …

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Siddaramaiah Targets Central Financial Allocation, Accuses BJP of Playing Politics with Waqf Issue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Targets Central Financial Allocation, Accuses BJP of Playing Politics with Waqf Issue

Hindustan Times  

Siddaramaiah criticizes the central government's financial allocation and the BJP's silence on the issue. He argues that Karnataka contributes significantly more in taxes than it receives, and that the BJP's silence on this matter is an injustice. He also accuses the BJP of playing politics with the Waqf land controversy and defends his administration's developmental policies. The by-elections are scheduled …

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his deep disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'empty' promises and the 40% commission corruption within the BJP Karnataka unit. He claims that the party has failed to fulfill its promises to the state, leaving Karnataka to suffer under a heavy debt burden. Modi, on the other hand, has defended his policies and highlighted …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath
2 months, 4 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
2 months, 4 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 scam: Activist lodges complaint against CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Congress spokesperson
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam: Activist lodges complaint against CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Congress spokesperson

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: A formal complaint has been lodged with the Lakshmipuram Police Station against Parvathi Siddaramaiah, the wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Congress spokesperson M Lakshmana, accusing them of creating false records, destroying original documents and substituting them with fabricated ones in an ongoing MUDA scam case. The complainant Snehamayi Krishna who had also sent a complaint to the Governor …

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

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 …

BJP-JDS padayatra in Mysuru demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over alleged scams
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JDS padayatra in Mysuru demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over alleged scams

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: The BJP-JDS padayatra against the ruling Congress over the alleged scams in MUDA and ST development corporation ended here on Saturday with the alliance partners declaring that they will continue their struggle till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigns owning moral responsibility for the scams and the “corrupt” Congress government steps down. The alliance leaders disputed Siddaramaiah’s claim that he is …

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 …

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

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 …

Siddaramaiah visits landslide site on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway, questions quality of work by NHAI
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah visits landslide site on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway, questions quality of work by NHAI

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday visited Doddathappale village on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway near Sakaleshpur, the site of repeated landslips, and questioned the quality of road widening work executed by the National Highway Authority of India and steep cutting of hillocks at 90 degree to widen the road. The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shalini Rajanesh to write to the Union Minister …

MUDA sites allotted to CM’s wife when BJP was in power: Karnataka Minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MUDA sites allotted to CM’s wife when BJP was in power: Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

Accusing the BJP of misusing the office of the Governor in Karnataka on the MUDA issue for their politics, Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa said the entire cabinet would stand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the issue of the Governor’s notice to the CM. Further, the Minister said the State Government would probe all allegations related to the previous …

Karnataka Cabinet challenges Governor's notice to CM Siddaramaiah over MUDA scam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Cabinet challenges Governor's notice to CM Siddaramaiah over MUDA scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the state cabinet passing a resolution on Thursday advising Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withdraw the notice issued to CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by MUDA, the conflict between the state government and the Raj Bhavan has just begun, according to political analysts. The issue may not die down anytime soon with the CM …

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is back from New Delhi, armed with a strategy to take on an aggressive opposition, which was looking to nail him in the Valmiki corporation funds scam and allegations in the MUDA site allocation. With the Congress high command’s backing, Siddaramaiah appears ready to challenge the BJP. Siddaramaiah and DyCM DK Shivakumar had been summoned to …

Governor gives notice to CM on MUDA ‘scam’; Siddaramaiah calls breakfast meeting with Ministers today
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor gives notice to CM on MUDA ‘scam’; Siddaramaiah calls breakfast meeting with Ministers today

The Hindu  

In a major political development, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is learnt to have issued a “showcause notice” to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking more explanation from him on the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority to his wife. Meanwhile, Mr. Siddaramaiah has convened a breakfast meeting with his ministerial colleagues at his residence on Thursday, ahead …

Urban Development Minister accuses JDS, BJP leaders of favourable MUDA site allotments
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Urban Development Minister accuses JDS, BJP leaders of favourable MUDA site allotments

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP and JDS MPs from Karnataka on Friday protested in front of the Parliament House in New Delhi, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities at the ST Corporation and allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. He said when the scandal broke out in Mandya Urban Development Authority, it was handed over to the CBI, but …

BJP-JDS urge Karnataka Governor to demand CM's resignation over alleged land scam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP-JDS urge Karnataka Governor to demand CM's resignation over alleged land scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A delegation of BJP and JDS legislators on Thursday met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and petitioned him to direct Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign over the alleged scam in the allotment of Mysuru Urban Development Authority and the alleged multi-crore irregularity in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Led by the Leader of the Opposition in …

Siddaramaiah has given wrong information to Assembly, says V. Sunil Kumar
5 months ago

Siddaramaiah has given wrong information to Assembly, says V. Sunil Kumar

The Hindu  

Karkala MLA and State General Secretary of the BJP V. Sunil Kumar said on Sunday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had given wrong information to the Legislative Assembly by making false allegations against him over Karkala’s Parashurama Theme Park project. Mr. Kumar said in a statement that the Chief Minister alleged in the Assembly that there was a scam of ₹11 …

Congress trying to cover up Valmiki corporation scam, says Ashoka
5 months ago

Congress trying to cover up Valmiki corporation scam, says Ashoka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is trying to wash his hands off the scam in the Valmiki Corporation by blaming officials of financial irregularities, said Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka. Speaking at a media conference on Saturday, the BJP leader said the Congress has taken a decision to cover up the scam. The bank officials handed over the …

Make way for us and we will probe BJP ‘scams’, Ashok challenges CM
5 months ago

Make way for us and we will probe BJP ‘scams’, Ashok challenges CM

The Hindu  

Challenging the Congress government to probe the 21 scams that took place during the BJP dispensation in the past, as alleged by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Saturday said the saffron party was itself willing to conduct an investigation if the Chief Minister relinquished his post and the party came to …

'Four people arrested, ₹85.25 crore recovered': CM Siddaramaiah on Valmiki Corp Scam
5 months ago

'Four people arrested, ₹85.25 crore recovered': CM Siddaramaiah on Valmiki Corp Scam

Hindustan Times  

On the alleged scam of Valmiki Corporation, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah said on Friday that four persons have been arrested and around ₹85 crores and 25 lakhs have been seized and recovered by SIT. Addressing media persons, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, " ₹187.33 crores has been looted or defrauded by the many people involved in this scam. READ | …

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