Karnataka Congress to Protest Governor's Nod To Prosecute CM Siddaramaiah

The Congress in Karnataka plans statewide protests against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to allow prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for alleged involvement in the MUDA site 'scam'. Congress leaders and workers will submit memoranda to the President of India, while Siddaramaiah denies the allegations and vows legal action.

The Karnataka Congress announced plans to stage statewide protests in response to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granting permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his alleged role in the MUDA alternative site 'scam'.

Governor Gehlot's decision, based on complaints from activists T J Abraham, Pradeep S P, and Snehamayi Krishna, comes after accusations that Siddaramaiah misused his position to allocate posh alternative sites to his wife, Parvathi, through forged documents. The chief minister has refuted these claims and vowed to challenge them legally.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged party members to conduct kilometer-long marches to Taluk and district offices, submitting memoranda to President Droupadi Murmu against the Governor's move, labeling it a conspiracy by the BJP and JD(S).