Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Defends Against Land Allotment Allegations

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has defended himself against allegations of fraudulent land allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), asserting that neither he nor his family is involved. He accused the opposition BJP and JD(S) of politically motivated attacks intended to tarnish his reputation. A judicial inquiry is underway.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday defended himself against allegations of fraudulent site allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including plots to his wife, Parvathi. The CM asserted that neither he nor his family played any role in it.

Siddaramaiah accused the opposition BJP and JD(S) of making politically motivated allegations out of 'hate and revenge' because they cannot accept that he has become Chief Minister for the second time. He emphasized that the Governor has requested a report on the alleged irregularities, which the government will provide, asserting everything is legal.

A single-member inquiry commission under former High Court Judge Justice P N Desai has been formed to investigate the claims, particularly concerning alleged illegalities involving MUDA between 2006 and July 15, 2024. The final report is expected within six months.