BJP Protests in Hubli Demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s Resignation Over MUDA Scam
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a protest in Hubli, Karnataka, on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This came after the Karnataka High Court dismissed Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval for an investigation into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
Details of the Protest
The protest was led by BJP MLA Aravind Bellad and took place at the Aravind Nagar circle area in Hubli. Bellad stated, “Siddaramaiah committed a mistake, and the governor asked for an explanation, but he could not give a proper answer. Now, after the High Court decision, there will be further investigation, and Siddaramaiah will have to resign. He should resign and let someone become the Chief Minister. He should go to the court and fight.”
High Court’s Decision
The Karnataka High Court dismissed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for conducting an investigation against him. The single judge bench of Justice Nagaprasanna stated that the order of sanction for prosecution does not suffer from non-application of mind by the Governor. It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife in the prime location of Mysuru city.
Siddaramaiah’s Response
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is not scared of the BJP and JD(S) conspiracy and will discuss with legal experts and ministers how to fight this. Addressing a press conference, he said, “They might have succeeded in the past, but not this time. It is not a prosecution. I will discuss with legal experts and ministers how to fight this, and take a further call. We will not be scared of BJP and JD(S) conspiracy, as well as that of the Governor’s office. People have blessed us. I have their blessing. I also have the high command and party leaders backing me.”
The Karnataka CM further mentioned that all the MLA leaders and workers of the Congress high command have stood by him and encouraged him to continue the fight.
Doubts Revealed
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Hubli -: Hubli is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known for its commercial and industrial activities.
Karnataka CM -: Karnataka CM means the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the state of Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is a politician in India and the current Chief Minister of Karnataka. He belongs to the Indian National Congress party.
MUDA Scam -: MUDA stands for Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The MUDA scam refers to allegations of illegal activities related to land allotment by this authority.
Karnataka High Court -: The Karnataka High Court is the highest court in the state of Karnataka. It deals with legal cases and disputes in the state.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly. An MLA is an elected representative in the state government.
Aravind Bellad -: Aravind Bellad is a politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is an MLA in Karnataka.
JD(S) -: JD(S) stands for Janata Dal (Secular). It is another political party in India, mainly active in Karnataka.
