Karnataka Governor seeks report from government on works undertaken purportedly on CM’s oral instruction
3 months 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 terming the allegation as “serious in nature.” The letter comes close on the heels of the Governor on August 16 according sanction for investigation against Siddaramaiah under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for the commission of the alleged offences as mentioned in the petitions of Pradeep Kumar S.P., T.J. Abraham and Snehamayi Krishna, in connection with a MUDA site allotment case. Nataraj from Mysuru has submitted to him a detailed representation dated August 27, wherein, he has informed that the MUDA has undertaken works of worth ₹387 crore in violation of sections 15 and 25 of the Karnataka Urban Development Authority Act, 1987 on the Chief Minister's oral instruction in Varuna and also in Srirangapatna constituency. Governor vs Government The High Court on September 12 completed its hearing on Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the legality of Governor Gehlot’s approval for investigation against him in the MUDA site allotment case, and reserved its orders.

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MUDA scam: Activist says aide of Siddaramaiah's wife threatened him to drop case
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5 days, 18 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 …

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 …

Karnataka HC notice to state in plea against governor in Muda case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Karnataka High Court to hear Siddaramaiah's appeal in MUDA case on January 25
2 weeks, 4 days 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, …

Evidence of irregularities in Siddaramaiah's wife case, says ED
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Evidence of irregularities in Siddaramaiah's wife case, says ED

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Bengaluru: Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority to BM Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the ED. There was "contravention" of statutory guidelines" in the land transfer to Parvathi and evidence of "tampering", violation of office procedures, usage of "undue" favour and …

Woman files suit claiming right over land linked to Muda case
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Woman files suit claiming right over land linked to Muda case

Hindustan Times  

A woman has filed a civil suit claiming right over a piece of land which is at the heart of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority land allotment case against Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, his wife and others, adding a new twist to the controversy. Woman files suit claiming right over land linked to Muda case In a suit filed before …

CM Siddaramaiah reaches out to Singhvi, Sibal before Karnataka HC hearing
1 month 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 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, 1 week 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, 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 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 …

RTI activist says he has proof of Siddaramaiah's involvement in MUDA case
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Muda officer paid stamp duty for property of Siddaramaiah’s wife: Activist
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1 month, 1 week ago

Muda officer paid stamp duty for property of Siddaramaiah’s wife: Activist

Hindustan Times  

The complainant in the Mysore urban development authority land allotment case, in which chief minister Siddaramaiah is the main accused, has levelled allegations of stamp duty irregularities in connection with a property owned by the Congress leader’s wife and co-accused in the case, Parvathi M. The Lokayukta police and the Enforcement Directorate are investigating alleged irregularities in a land allotment …

MUDA case: Activist accuses Lokayukta SP of dereliction of duty
1 month, 2 weeks 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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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 …

Lokayukta police question Siddaramaiah for 2 hours in Muda case
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Fresh trouble for Siddaramaiah: Karnataka CM summoned for questioning in MUDA case
1 month, 2 weeks 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
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.

Setback for Siddaramaiah in MUDA Case as Court Upholds Gov's Nod for Prosecution
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Quint  

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

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
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 case: Karnataka High Court to deliver verdict on CM Siddaramaiah’s petition on September 24
3 months 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 …

Lokayukta issues notices to 18 MUDA officials over alleged 2017 site allotment scam
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday cleared only three of the 11 bills sent to him since January. He gave his assent to the Karnataka State Public Examination Bill, 2023, Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024, and the Karnataka Municipality and Related Acts Amendment Bill, 2024. The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Amendment Bill, Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and …

‘Siddaramaiah was DyCM and CM when State government took decisions that resulted in allotment of 14 sites to wife’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Siddaramaiah was DyCM and CM when State government took decisions that resulted in allotment of 14 sites to wife’

The Hindu  

Siddaramaiah was the Deputy Chief Minister or the Chief Minister during a majority of the government’s decisions, which ultimately culminated in the allotment of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority to his wife, it was argued before the High Court of Karnataka on Monday. Mr. Raghavan argued that Section 7 of the PC act also deals with instances …

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 …

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 …

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}} …

Union minister releases a copy of CM's wife 'insistence' for alternate MUDA sites
4 months ago

Union minister releases a copy of CM's wife 'insistence' for alternate MUDA sites

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: State president of Janata Dal Secular and Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday released a copy of a note of Mysore Urban Development Authority wherein Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi reportedly ‘insisted’ alternate plots from MUDA in lieu of her losing 3.16 acres to MUDA. Kumaraswamy said “There is a MUDA note that alternate …

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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Political slugfest erupts in Karnataka over Governor's nod for probe against CM
4 months ago

Political slugfest erupts in Karnataka over Governor's nod for probe against CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A political slugfest has erupted in Karnataka over the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving sanction for investigation against the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with irregularities in the allotment of alternative sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority with the ruling Congress and BJP taking to the streets on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the …

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 …

Karnataka HC orders pausing further proceedings on complaints against CM Siddaramaiah before special court
4 months ago

Karnataka HC orders pausing further proceedings on complaints against CM Siddaramaiah before special court

The Hindu  

In a temporary relief to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered a special court in Bengaluru, to defer further proceedings on complaints related to alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The special court shall not precipitate complaint related to the sanctions granted by the Governor against Mr. Siddaramaiah till …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

BJP leaders ‘welcome’ Governor’s nod to prosecuting CM
4 months 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 …

MUDA case: Ahinda activists take to streets against Governor
4 months ago

MUDA case: Ahinda activists take to streets against Governor

The Hindu  

Ahinda activists took to the streets in Mysuru on August 17 to vent their anger against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites by Mysuru Urban Development Authority. While a section of the protestors removed their shirts, a few others burnt a used tyre to vent their anger …

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. …

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

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

The Hindu  

Criticising the Governor’s decision to allow prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. On August 17, Mr. Patil told reporters, “When T. J. Abraham filed a complaint against the CM, the Chief Secretary of the government provided all necessary information to the Raj Bhavan. Kumaraswamy and former minister Shashikala Jolle, …

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 …

Governor sanctions graft prosecution against Sidda's wife
4 months ago

Governor sanctions graft prosecution against Sidda's wife

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday sanctioned prosecution for the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged illegal plot allotments made to the latter’s wife in the Mysore Urban Development Authority. “I’m prima facie satisfied,” the Governor said, as he accorded the probe under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 218 of the …

'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 …

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