Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Union government to re-evaluate its tax devolution policy, arguing that states with higher economic performance are being unfairly penalized. He has called for a conclave of eight states to discuss fiscal federalism and advocate for a more balanced approach that rewards growth and performance.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has formed a five-member ministerial committee to review and coordinate the investigation of alleged scams that occurred during the BJP’s tenure in the state. The committee, led by Home Minister G. Parameshwara, will submit its report within two months.
The Karnataka High Court has intervened in the case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, ordering a deferment of proceedings related to the alleged MUDA scam. The court’s decision comes after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granted sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah. The case will now be heard on August 29.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has challenged the Governor’s order to prosecute him in an alleged land scam case, calling it a politically motivated attack. Congress leader Ramesh Babu has also appealed to the President to intervene, highlighting the unconstitutionality of the Governor’s action.
A nationwide doctors’ strike paralyzed medical services across India in protest of a Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry assessed the risk of an Mpox outbreak, while Karnataka Governor granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a land allotment scam.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces potential prosecution in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, after the state’s Governor sanctioned his prosecution. The allegations center around fraudulent land allotments to the Chief Minister’s wife, leading to accusations of corruption and demands for his resignation.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with a land allotment scam by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The decision follows petitions alleging that Siddaramaiah’s wife received alternative sites in a prime area in exchange for illegally acquired land. Siddaramaiah has denied the allegations.
The Karnataka cabinet has approved the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, effective from August 1st. This will result in a 27.5% salary increase for over 7 lakh state government employees, with the Chief Minister set to announce the details during the Legislative Assembly session. The move comes after pressure from the Karnataka State Government Employees Association, who threatened an indefinite strike in August.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that former Prime Minister and Janata Dal(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda assisted Prajwal Revanna, a Lok Sabha candidate accused of sexual abuse, in fleeing the country. Revanna left India on April 27 for Germany after the government established a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the claims against him. Siddaramaiah asserts that Gowda played a role in Revanna’s departure and questions whether his family was unaware of his decision. The Chief Minister further accuses Revanna’s uncle, H D Kumaraswamy, of attempting to downplay the allegations by making unfounded statements against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The SIT is actively investigating the case, while Interpol has issued a ‘Blue Corner Notice’ seeking information on Revanna’s location. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that Revanna traveled to Germany on a diplomatic passport without obtaining political clearance for the trip.
A viral video on social media shows journalist Rajdeep Sardesai interviewing locals in Karnataka inside a bus. He asks them their preferred politician and party, with most expressing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. However, this video is a clipped version of the original interview shared by India Today, which shows people supporting both Congress and BJP.
