Massive Protest March in Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) Corner Congress over Alleged MUDA Scam

The BJP and JD(S) continued their protest march from Bengaluru to Mysuru, targeting the Congress government and CM Siddaramaiah over allegations of fraudulent site allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The march, which has garnered significant public support, seeks Siddaramaiah's resignation amidst corruption accusations.

The opposition BJP and JD(S) intensified their week-long protest march from Bengaluru to Mysuru on Monday. This is in opposition to an alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam, aiming to pressure the Congress government and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The 'Mysuru Chalo' padayatre, a foot march against purported fraudulent site allotments to land losers by MUDA—including to Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi—started its third day at Kengal. It aims to cover another 20 km to reach Nidaghatta in Mandya district. Key political figures, including BJP state president B Y Vijayendra and JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy, participated.

As the march proceeds, slogans opposing the Congress government reverberate among the large crowds. The protest reached a somber note when a BJP worker, Gowramma, died from a heart attack. The march has also seen strong statements from leaders like former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and counterattacks from Siddaramaiah, heightening political tensions.