Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot Approves Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA Scam Amid Political Controversy

Aug 17, 2024, 07:23 AM

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam. The decision follows complaints by activists, including TJ Abraham, who allege irregularities in the allotment of 13 sites in Mysuru. The prosecution is sanctioned under section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. This move has sparked significant political controversy, with the BJP welcoming the decision and demanding Siddaramaiah's resignation, while Congress leaders criticize the Governor's actions as politically motivated. Protests have erupted in Mysuru, with Congress workers opposing the Governor's decision. The Karnataka government has accused the Governor of misusing his constitutional office, and the matter has intensified the ongoing political tensions in the state. The Governor had issued a showcause notice to Siddaramaiah on July 26, and on August 1, the Karnataka cabinet demanded the withdrawal of the decision. Allegations include the allotment of 14 sites in an expensive area of Mysuru.