Karnataka Political Turmoil: Scandal Allegations Against Siddaramaiah

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has called for the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority and Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scams. The BJP claims that Siddaramaiah diverted significant funds for personal and political use, including elections in Telangana.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje demanded on Tuesday the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging his involvement in scams linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.

Speaking at the BJP headquarters, Karandlaje insisted that Siddaramaiah step down to ensure a fair probe, accusing him of covering up financial irregularities in both state corporations while he serves as the finance minister.

Karandlaje further alleged that Siddaramaiah misappropriated Rs 187 crore from the Valmiki Development Corporation, redirecting it to fund the Telangana assembly elections, and is involved in a land scam connected to MUDA.