MUDA Scam

A political clash erupted between Congress and BJP after Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot allowed the prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Congress leaders defended Siddaramaiah, asserting the move as a conspiracy. Meanwhile, BJP demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation for a fair investigation. The Karnataka government plans to challenge the governor's decision in court.

The BJP in Karnataka wants the CBI to investigate the muda scam. They believe the state police are not investigating the case properly. The scam involves allegations of illegal land allotments. The Enforcement Directorate is also investigating the case. The Karnataka High Court will hold further hearings on the matter.

The Karnataka BJP announced on Wednesday a plan to hold a "day and night" protest in the state assembly and council. This move comes in response to allegations that discussions related to the Muda "scam," involving chief minister Siddaramaiah's wife, were discouraged in the House. BJP accused the assembly speaker of favouring the ruling Congress during the state House proceedings.

BJP MLAs staged an overnight protest in the Karnataka assembly demanding a discussion on the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Led by R Ashok and BY Vijayendra, they accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of corruption and called for his resignation. The protest involved both BJP and JDS members seeking justice for Scheduled Tribes and condemning fund misuse.

The Karnataka Lokayukta Police have registered an FIR against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. This action follows a special court's order to investigate Siddaramaiah, his wife, and brother-in-law. Charges include violations under IPC and Prohibition of Benami Transaction and Land Grabbing Acts.

A special court has instructed the Mysuru Lokayukta Police to investigate Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his wife, and others regarding an alleged muda scam. This directive comes after the Karnataka high court dismissed Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the governor's approval for an investigation into a site allotment case involving compensatory sites in Mysuru.

BJP criticized Congress after an FIR was filed against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in the muda scam case. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of corruption, media intimidation, and disrespecting the SC communities governor. He claimed that Congress obstructs investigations and prioritizes looting, highlighting their withdrawal of CBI consent as evidence.

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticized BJP's padayatra against the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, calling it an attempt to sensationalize a non-issue. The Karnataka Cabinet advised Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot to withdraw the show cause notice issued to CM Siddaramaiah. BJP announced a seven-day padayatra starting from August 3 to protest the alleged misconduct.

HD Kumaraswamy suspects Siddaramaiah in the muda scam. The land, gifted by Mallikarjuna in 2005, wasn't in the 2013 affidavit. Kumaraswamy implicates Byrathi Suresh, DK Shivakumar, and Pralhad Joshi seeks CBI. Jawara alias Ninga's land, related to Hassan, had compensation allocated.

The opposition announced a 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over an alleged muda scam. The legislative session ended prematurely due to protests, and BJP plans to involve Union ministers and JD(S) in the march.

The BJP has slammed the Congress-led Karnataka government for revoking general consent for CBI investigations amid a land allotment controversy involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Accusing Congress of evading scrutiny, they demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation, contrasting his actions with PM Modi's past cooperation with investigations during his time as Gujarat Chief Minister.

The Karnataka high court granted temporary relief to CM Siddaramaiah in the muda scam case, pausing proceedings until his plea against governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's prosecution order is heard on August 29. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that the sanction was politically motivated. The allegations involve document forgery related to land compensation.

To pre-empt their arrest in the muda scam, seven persons named in the FIR filed by the Lokayukta police are moving to seek anticipatory bail.

The opposition initiated a 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru over the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority scam involving CM Siddaramaiah’s wife. Despite heated protests, the legislative session ended early, pending judicial investigation. BJP and JD(S) strategize, emphasizing upcoming bypolls.