Last Updated on 17/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has given permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the allegations related to the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. This decision has been taken following a complaint filed by RTI activist TJ Abraham. After this decision, political tension has increased in the state.
The allegations against Siddaramaiah are mainly related to irregularities in land allotment done by MUDA. It is alleged that by doing this he had benefited his wife Parvati Siddaramaiah. However, the Chief Minister has earlier rejected these allegations and claimed that he did not interfere in this matter during his tenure as CM. Siddaramaiah has demanded that if the land belongs to the authority, then it should be returned and other sufficient land should be given.
In 2021, MUDA acquired his 3-acre land in Kesar village for development. Later, his land was re-allocated in Vijayanagar, a rich town in Mysore. Critics claim that the market value of the allotted land was much higher than the price of his land.
Before granting permission for prosecution, the governor had issued a show cause notice to Siddaramaiah on July 26, seeking clarification about the allegations against him. Abraham has also sought withdrawal of the compensated land allotted to Parvathy, alleging that there was illegal manipulation during the land allotment process.
Activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a private criminal complaint against Siddaramaiah, accusing him of forging documents to claim MUDA land as family property. The complaint still needs the Governor’s approval to investigate. However, CM Siddaramaiah has denied these allegations and called them politically motivated.
Priyank Kharge, a minister in the Karnataka government, said that the Raj Bhavan is being misused by the BJP to weaken the democratically elected government. The constitutional head of the state is creating a constitutional crisis to please his political masters. The central government can put all its might behind this, but we stand firmly with the Constitution.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)