MUDA Scam: "Decision to approve prosecution is unconstitutional; we will fight legally", says Siddaramaiah
Aug 17, 2024
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 17 : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the Governor is acting as a puppet of the Central Government, claiming that the decision to grant permission for his prosecution is a conspiracy to destabilise the elected government.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot today granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam, according to the Raj Bhavan sources.
Speaking to the media about the Governor's approval of prosecution against him in the MUDA land allocation case, Siddaramaiah said, "This is an unconstitutional move, and we will challenge it legally."
He further alleged that a major conspiracy is being orchestrated by the BJP, JD(S), and some leaders in Karnataka to bring down the state government, similar to what was done in Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Delhi.
"There is no valid case against me, and this decision by the Governor is politically motivated," he said.
Despite the Governor's actions, Siddaramaiah made it clear that he had no intention of resigning. He stated that party leaders, legislators, and cabinet ministers are standing by him, and criticized the BJP for lacking the moral right to demand his resignation. He also accused the Central Government of being against social justice and the welfare schemes introduced by the Congress government, saying, "They cannot tolerate our success."
The Chief Minister also pointed out that complaints against leaders like former CM HD Kumaraswamy, Murugesh Nirani, Shashikala Jolle, and Janardhan Reddy have not led to any action by the Governor. He noted that, although permission was sought in November to investigate Kumaraswamy for unauthorized mining licenses, no action has been taken.
Earlier, a complaint was filed by social activist Snehamayi Krishna against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and nine others for allegedly forging documents to claim compensation from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
