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
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah waves to people during a meeting.
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.