Karnataka Governor Approves Prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Over MUDA Scam
Allegations include fraudulent land allocations to Siddaramaiah’s wife and accusations of illegal acquisition of Dalit land
By : Divya Shivaji
Update:2024-08-18 12:33 IST
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted approval to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in relation to the MUDA scam under anti-corruption legislation.
Land Fraud Allegations
Siddaramaiah is accused of orchestrating the fraudulent allocation of land plots to his wife, Parvathi, involving a swap of less valuable land for prime plots.
Opposition Accusations
Opposition claims Siddaramaiah illegally acquired Dalit land, with the scam estimated at Rs 3,000 crore.
Complaint Overview
A complaint by Snehamayi Krishna alleges forgery and illegal land deals by MUDA, implicating Siddaramaiah, his wife, and his brother-in-law.