Karnataka
CM Siddaramaiah Rejects Resignation Call, Denies Wrongdoing in MUDA Controversy
In response to a media question about BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra's call for his resignation after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved prosecution against him in the MUDA case, Siddaramaiah retorted: “Should I resign simply because Vijayendra demands it? Should his request dictate my actions? I would rather see Vijayendra resign from his role as state BJP President. Why should I step down just because he says so?”
JD(U) Demands Investigation into Land Allocation Allegations Involving Kharge's Son
This controversy has emerged amid the ongoing MUDA land dispute in Karnataka, with the BJP questioning the allocation of a Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) site to a trust managed by Kharge’s family, with Rahul Kharge at its helm.
BJP Raises Concerns Over Land Allocation for Kharge Family in Hitech Defence Aerospace Park
“When did the Kharge family become aerospace entrepreneurs to be eligible for Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) land? How did the Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil consent to this allocation in March 2024? Is this about misuse of power, nepotism, and conflict of interest?” BJP Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya said.
Petitioner Claims Siddaramaiah Misled High Court in MUDA Case
Krishna said Siddaramaiah had suppressed vital information in his writ petition to get relief. He alleged that such suppression amounts to contempt of court and the lawyers would bring it to the notice of the court when the High Court takes up Siddaramaiah's writ petition for hearing on August 29.
'My signature was forged', Asserts Kumaraswamy Amid Lokayukta's Push for Prosecution in Mining Case
Kumaraswamy emphasized, "I have not allocated even a small area to Sai Venkateshwara Minerals Company. They have not conducted any mining activities, the Central government did not approve their operations, and the state has not suffered any financial loss. Given these circumstances, how can there be a request for prosecution approval from the Governor?"
Siddaramaiah Welcomes Karnataka High Court’s Interim Order in MUDA Case; Petitioners Remain Unconvinced
In a post on the social media platform X, the Karnataka CM shared, “As a law-abiding citizen with faith in the Constitution and the judiciary’s power to uphold justice and fairness, I approached the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka against the illegal and politically motivated decision of the Governor of Karnataka to permit an inquiry and prosecution based on trumped-up allegations against me.”
Home Minister of Karnataka to Seek Legal Advice Before Deciding on FIR Against CM
In a press briefing in Bengaluru, HM Parameshwara noted, “We will first engage with the legal team to determine the best course of action.”
Conspiracy to destabilise Karnataka govt’, Siddaramaiah Rejects Resignation Call
Siddaramaiah emphasized that both the Congress leadership and his entire cabinet are fully supportive of him.
Sanction Against CM Praised by BJP; Congress Accuses Karnataka Governor of Central Government Bias
The BJP has demanded his resignation to enable a free and fair probe, whereas the Congress has accused the Governor of being just an arm of the central government.
MUDA Case: Karnataka Governor Approves Prosecution Against CM Siddaramaiah
This move marks a considerable setback for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress-led government in Karnataka.
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