Amidst ongoing investigations into alleged illegalities in the allotment of compensatory plots to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM Parvathi, she has surrendered 14 plots to the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The move comes as the Enforcement Directorate launched a money laundering investigation against Siddaramaiah, his wife, and others linked to the MUDA land allotment case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to investigate potential money laundering in a land scam involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his family, and others. The move follows an FIR filed against the CM by the Karnataka Lokayukta police last week.
The Karnataka government has decided to withdraw its general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate cases within the state. This decision comes after a special court ordered a Lokayukta police probe against former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a land allotment case. The government alleges misuse of the CBI and a lack of progress in investigations.
The BJP in Karnataka has intensified its calls for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation after a special court ordered a Lokayukta police probe against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. The party alleges a ‘MUDA scam’ and wants the investigation handed over to the CBI. The Opposition parties, including JD(S), are planning protests demanding the CM’s resignation.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea challenging the Governor’s sanction to investigate him in the MUDA land allotment case. The case alleges illegal land allotment to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The High Court’s decision comes after the Governor’s office confirmed the sanction was based on careful consideration.
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.
