Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Faces Allegations in Mysuru Site Allotment 'Scam'

A private complaint has been filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging his involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam.' The activist, Snehamai Krishna, claims Siddaramaiah misused his powers and has called for an investigation by CBI or another independent agency. Siddaramaiah has denied these allegations.

In a significant development, a private complaint was filed on Thursday against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging his involvement in a site allotment 'scam' in Mysuru. The complaint was lodged in the Special Court for Elected Representatives.

Snehamai Krishna, a Mysuru-based activist, has accused the Chief Minister of misusing his powers in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment. Krishna is now seeking a court directive for an investigative inquiry by either the CBI or an independent agency.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, reacting to the complaint, stated that he has the ''strength to reply to false complaints.'' Addressing reporters in Mysuru, he asserted, "False cases can't stand before the law."

(With inputs from agencies.)