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Cong targeting Savarkar to move attention away from MUDA scam: K'taka BJP

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Friday accused the Congress government of targeting Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar just to divert public attention from the MUDA 'scam'. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao claimed on Wednesday that Savarkar used to eat meat and was not against cow slaughter. In an online post, Vijayendra said: "This is a betrayal of our national heroes! The Congress government, driven by its greed for power, has shamefully targeted Veer Savarkar - a patriot who dedicated his life to India's freedom - just to divert public attention from their corruption in the #MUDAScam. This desperate ploy to mislead the public is unacceptable." He further said that the BJP will fight until the "corrupt leaders" of Congress are held accountable. "It's not just an attack on Savarkar, but an insult to every Indian who values our nation's sacrifices. As Vir Savarkar himself said, 'Independence is never given, it is always taken.' No lies or distractions w

Cong targeting Savarkar to move attention away from MUDA scam: K'taka BJP
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 11:51 AM IST

MUDA case: I have faith in judiciary, truth will triumph, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing probe into the MUDA 'scam' case, on Thursday asserted that he is conducting himself in accordance with his conscience and confident that truth would prevail as he once again rejected opposition calls for his scalp. "Satyameva Jayate," he declared as he spoke at the inaugural ceremony of the ten-day Dasara celebrations on the premises of temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru and its royals, atop the Chamundi Hills here. Amid demands by the BJP and JD(S) for his resignation over the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) 'scam', the Chief Minister emphasised that so long as he has the blessings of the people and Chamundeshwari, "no one can do anything." Siddaramaiah received support from unexpected quarters in the MUDA case as senior JD(S) leader and MLA G T Devegowda decried calls for his resignation. Reiterating that he has done no wrong, the Chief Minister said had he done anything wrong, it would not have

MUDA case: I have faith in judiciary, truth will triumph, says Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

MUDA case: Complainant appears before ED to give evidence, produce records

Social activist Snehamayi Krishna, one of the complainants in the alleged MUDA 'scam' case, appeared before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) here on Thursday to give evidence and produce records in connection with the investigation initiated by the federal agency, sources said. The ED on September 30 registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by police, against the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority). The ED, which had taken cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27, had summoned the Mysuru-based RTI activist to appear in person before the investigation officer at Bengaluru Zonal Office of the ED to give evidence and produce records in connection with the probe or proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, the sources said. Based on Krishna's ...

MUDA case: Complainant appears before ED to give evidence, produce records
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 11:50 AM IST

Karnataka govt is misusing officers to save CM in MUDA scam: HD Kumaraswamy

Reffering to Siddaramaiah's remark asking to resign for he is out on bail, Kumaraswamy replied that he has only taken bail and is not interfering in the investigation

Karnataka govt is misusing officers to save CM in MUDA scam: HD Kumaraswamy
Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

MUDA 'scam': Mahatma Gandhi's life has given me courage, says Siddaramaiah

Facing the Lokayukta police and ED probes on MUDA 'scam', Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday Mahatma Gandhi's life and thoughts have given him courage, strength and hope in his "current struggle." On the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday, Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar took out a march from Gandhi Bhavan to Gandhi statue on the premises of 'Vidhana Soudha' here. In an online post, the Chief Minister said: "In a world full of communalism, dictatorship and violence, only Mahatma Gandhi, the embodiment of truth, peace and non-violence, can lead us by the hand." "Bapu's life and thoughts have given me courage, strength and hope even in my current struggle of facing the real test of truth. Happy Gandhi Jayanti to all the people of the country," he added without referring to the twin investigations. The ED on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by police, against the Chief .

MUDA 'scam': Mahatma Gandhi's life has given me courage, says Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 2:04 PM IST

MUDA scam: Karnataka CM questions ED for money laundering case against him

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday questioned the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) slapping a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him, maintaining that the MUDA issue does not attract its provisions. I don't know on what grounds it's a money laundering case. Probably you too feel the same. According to me, it does not attract the money laundering case because compensatory sites were given. So, how is it a money laundering case? Siddaramaiah told reporters here. On Monday, the ED registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by police, against the Chief Minister over the alleged irregularities in allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority). The ED has invoked relevant sections of the PMLA against the Chief Minister and others in the ECIR. The Chief Minister also ruled out the possibility of his resignation over the MUDA case. I work with conscience. So there is no need for me to

MUDA scam: Karnataka CM questions ED for money laundering case against him
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

MUDA takes back plots of CM's wife after she conveys decision to return

The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) on Tuesday decided to take back 14 plots allotted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M, following her decision to relinquish their ownership and possession. The MUDA has ordered to cancel the sale deed of these plots. Hours after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) booked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a money laundering case, his wife on Monday wrote to MUDA conveying her decision to relinquish the ownership and possession of 14 plots stating that no site, home, asset and wealth is bigger for her than her husband's respect, dignity, honour and peace of mind. "Smt. Parvathi's son Dr Yathindra, a MLC, had submitted a letter....we have gone through the provisions in our act. There are provisions in our act to take it when given (back) voluntarily," MUDA Commissioner A N Raghunandan said. Addressing reporters here, he said, "After consulting panel advocates and the legal officer, and after determining that everything is correct,

MUDA takes back plots of CM's wife after she conveys decision to return
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 9:49 PM IST

Muda 'scam' row: Siddaramaiah 'surprised' by wife's move to return plots

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah expressed surprise at his wife Parvathi's decision to surrender 14 plots amid the Muda land allotment row. The BJP has labelled the decision as an 'admission of guilt'

Muda 'scam' row: Siddaramaiah 'surprised' by wife's move to return plots
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 10:39 AM IST

MUDA scam: CM's wife offers to return 14 sites, BJP says 'admitting' guilt

In a significant development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi has written to the MUDA Commissioner expressing her willingness to return the 14 sites in the Mysuru upmarket. The letter by Parvathi was circulated late-night among the reporters by the CMO on the official Whatsapp group. Significantly, the Enforcement Directorate officials on Monday said the agency has booked Siddaramaiah, his wife and some others in a money laundering case linked to the MUDA land allotment case, taking cognisance of a recent state Lokayukta FIR. A special court exclusively to deal with criminal cases related to former and elected MPs/MLAs had directed the Lokayukta police in Mysuru to initiate an investigation into the matter. The BJP termed Parvathi's letter to MUDA Commissioner as "admission of guilt" and demanded the Karnataka CM's resignation. In her letter to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner, Parvathi said she was allotted the 14 alternative sites i

MUDA scam: CM's wife offers to return 14 sites, BJP says 'admitting' guilt
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 7:37 AM IST

ED books Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked money-laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, taking cognisance of a recent state Lokayukta FIR, official sources said. The federal agency has filed an enforcement case information report (ECIR) to book the chief minister and others, they said. Siddaramaiah, his wife B M Parvathi, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and Devaraju -- from whom Swamy had purchased land and gifted it to Parvathi -- and others have been named in the FIR registered by the Mysuru-located Lokayukta police establishment on September 27. The FIR was lodged after a special court in Bengaluru last week ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Siddaramaiah in the case. The order of the special court judge came a day after the high court upheld the sanction granted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to conduct an investigation against the senior Congress leader on allegations of illegaliti

ED books Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked money-laundering case
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

MUDA scam: Petition filed in K'taka HC for CBI probe against Siddaramaiah

Amidst these developments, despite strong demands from the BJP to resign, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has refused to step down

MUDA scam: Petition filed in K'taka HC for CBI probe against Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 2:17 PM IST

Siddaramaiah refuses comment on demand for his resignation, BJP protests

BJP leader, Y A Narayanaswamy, said that the CM has no moral right to continue on his seat

Siddaramaiah refuses comment on demand for his resignation, BJP protests
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 1:38 PM IST

Thakur seeks Siddaramaiah's resignation for impartial probe into MUDA scam

Thakur further asserted that the allegations against Siddaramaiah reflect a larger issue with the Congress government

Thakur seeks Siddaramaiah's resignation for impartial probe into MUDA scam
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 10:59 AM IST

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah rejects Oppn demand for resignation over HC verdict

Accusing Narendra Modi-led NDA government of indulging in vendetta politics against opposition-ruled state governments including the one headed by him, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday rejected the opposition's demand for his resignation over the High Court dismissing his petition challenging Governor's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Alleging opposition's conspiracy against him and his government, Siddaramaiah, while asserting that he will face them politically, said he will decide on his next course of action and legal fight after consulting legal experts and party leaders. "I still say I have done no wrong....." Earlier today, the HC dismissed his petition challenging Governor's approval for investigation against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. He repeatedly pointed at the court order which stated that "The order (of HC) is read to be restrictive to an approval (for investigation) under ...

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah rejects Oppn demand for resignation over HC verdict
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 5:07 PM IST

Karnataka HC verdict: CM to consult legal expert on legality of probe

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he will not hesitate from facing investigation in a site allotment issue but added that he would consult legal experts to find out whether such a probe is allowed under law. Reacting to the High Court order dismissing his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's order for investigation against him in a site allotment case, Siddaramaiah said truth will prevail. "I will not hesitate from facing investigation. I will consult experts whether such a probe is allowed under law or not, the Chief Minister said. Stating that he believed in law and the Constitution, he said: Truth will finally win in this fight. Blaming the BJP-led NDA and its ally JD(S) for "creating trouble for him", Siddaramaiah said: Our judicial struggle against this revenge politics' of BJP and the JD(S) will continue. I have faith in the judiciary. The High Court verdict came as a setback to the Chief Minister who had challenged the approval given by th

Karnataka HC verdict: CM to consult legal expert on legality of probe
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 3:55 PM IST

HC verdict: No question of CM's resignation, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said there is no question of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigning over the High Court dismissing his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. He alleged that there was a "big conspiracy" against the Chief Minister, as he asserted that the latter has done no wrong in the issue and will come out clean. When questioned about BJP demanding CM's resignation over the High Court's order, Shivakumar said: "There is no question, the CM has not done anything wrong. He is not involved in any scam. It is a political conspiracy by the BJP against all opposition leaders in the country, this is what is going on." Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President, said he and his party stand in support of the Chief Minister, who is doing a good job for the party and the state. He was reacting to High Court on Tuesday dismissing Siddaramaiah's petition challengi

HC verdict: No question of CM's resignation, says Deputy CM Shivakumar
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Karnataka HC dismisses CM Siddaramaiah's petition challenging Guv's order

In a setback to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging Governor's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. The Chief Minister had challenged the approval given by the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in a prime locality. After completing the hearings on the petition in six sittings from August 19, the single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna on September 12 reserved its verdict. It had also extended its August 19 interim order directing the special court for people's representatives that was slated to hear complaints against him in the case, to defer its proceedings till the disposal of the petition. "The facts narrated in the petition would undoubtedly require investigation, in the teeth of the fact that the beneficiary of all these acts is not ...

Karnataka HC dismisses CM Siddaramaiah's petition challenging Guv's order
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 1:19 PM IST

Karnataka HC to give verdict on Oct 24 on CM's plea challenging Guv's order

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday will pronounce its order on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the legality of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. The High Court on September 12 completed its hearing in the case, and reserved its orders, while extending its August 19 interim order directing the special court for people's representatives that was slated to hear complaints against him in the case, to defer its proceedings till the disposal of the petition. The case is listed for pronouncement of order before the single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna on Tuesday. The Governor on August 16 accorded sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for the commission of the alleged offences as mentioned in the petitions submitted to him by complainants Pradeep Kumar S P, T J ...

Karnataka HC to give verdict on Oct 24 on CM's plea challenging Guv's order
Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 8:36 PM IST

Congress leaders more confident that Siddaramaiah will resign: BJP

Amid the speculation, several leaders from Karnataka also expressed their interest in the race for the Chief Minister post

Congress leaders more confident that Siddaramaiah will resign: BJP
Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 4:19 PM IST

Not worried: K'taka CM dismisses Oppn's claim, says committed no wrong

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he is "not worried or tense" as claimed by opposition leaders in the wake of Governor's sanction for his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment issue, as he has not committed any wrong. Rather, he said, opposition leaders are worried about their "lies against him not turning true." "They (opposition) have lied and they are worried about it not proving it as true. I have never lied and have not committed any wrong, so I'm not worried," Siddaramaiah told reporters here in response to a question about him appearing to be relaxed, while the opposition was claiming that he was tense and worried. The Karnataka High Court on Monday extended till September nine the interim stay on trial court proceedings against the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case. The Court adjourned for a week the hearing on Siddaramaiah's petition challenging the legality of Governor Thaawarchand's sanction for his ..

Not worried: K'taka CM dismisses Oppn's claim, says committed no wrong
Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 2:17 PM IST