Power Struggle Unveiled: Kumaraswamy Claims MUDA Scam is Congress Conspiracy

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy alleges that the MUDA land scam is a result of internal power struggle within Congress, aiming to unseat Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The BJP has also alleged irregularities in site allotments. Kumaraswamy questions the timing and motives behind the renewed interest in the scam.

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has claimed that the ongoing controversy surrounding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam is an “outcome” of a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar.

“It’s an old news. Why has it surfaced now? The MUDA scam is getting lots of publicity now. Who started it? The person who is anxious to become the next Chief Minister and is waiting to unseat Siddaramaiah has done it,” stated Kumaraswamy, indirectly pointing fingers at Shivakumar.

Responding to the allegations, Shivakumar retorted, “Some people don't get sleep and their brain don't work without remembering me.” He further accused Kumaraswamy of bringing up the issue to tarnish the Chief Minister's reputation.

Kumaraswamy further alleged, “This is a conspiracy within the Congress to unseat the Chief Minister by hiring a team of lawyers and extracting documents from MUDA.” The BJP has also alleged Rs 4,000 crore worth of irregularities in alternative site allotments, including those to Chief Minister's wife Parvathi.

Denying any wrongdoing, Siddaramaiah clarified that the plots were allotted to his wife in 2021 during BJP's rule. Investigations into the allegations are currently underway.