BJP Accuses Congress of Scapegoating in Karnataka MUDA Controversy

The BJP in Karnataka criticized the Congress government for suspending former MUDA Commissioner G T Dinesh Kumar, calling him a 'sacrificial lamb'. The state government conducted an inquiry into MUDA's operations, revealing large-scale irregularities. The controversy involves allegations of illegal allocation of high-value property to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife.

The BJP in Karnataka criticized the Congress government on Tuesday for suspending former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner G T Dinesh Kumar, labeling him a 'sacrificial lamb'.

An internal inquiry by the state government into MUDA's operations uncovered significant irregularities, leading to Kumar's suspension. Kumar allegedly took several illegal actions while serving as the MUDA commissioner.

On August 16, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a MUDA case.

(With inputs from agencies.)