HD Kumaraswamy Accuses Karnataka Government of Protecting CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA Scam
Union Minister and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused the state government of protecting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by misusing officers in the MUDA scam case. He also called the surrender of 14 sites by Siddaramaiah’s wife a tactic to divert attention.
“The surrender of 14 sites by the family of Siddaramaiah is just a tactic. The officers’ involvement in saving the family of Siddaramaiah is very clear. The way in which the govt is acting in the MUDA case proves that they are trying to safeguard Siddaramaiah through misusing the officers,” Kumaraswamy said.
In response to Siddaramaiah’s comment suggesting that Kumaraswamy should resign since he is out on bail, Kumaraswamy clarified that he has only taken bail and is not interfering in the investigation process. “I have taken bail as per the advice of my advocates. The difference between me and Siddaramaiah is that – I have taken only bail and not interfering in the investigation process. That’s the difference between me and him,” he said.
Kumaraswamy has been accused of alleged criminal conspiracy and cheating in the Sri Sai Venkateshwara Minerals (SSVM) case. Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in an alleged money laundering case against Karnataka Chief Minister, linked to the MUDA.
After the ED booked the Karnataka CM for money laundering in a case linked to the alleged MUDA land allotment scam, his wife wrote to the MUDA Commissioner, offering to surrender the 14 plots that were allotted to her by the authority. The Mysuru Lokayukta officially initiated an inquiry and investigation into the case following a September 27 court order to file an FIR. The Lokayukta was directed to investigate allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, by MUDA.
It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife in the prime location of Mysuru city.
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HD Kumaraswamy -: HD Kumaraswamy is a politician in India. He has been the Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India.
Karnataka Government -: The Karnataka Government is the governing body of the state of Karnataka in India. It is responsible for making laws and running the state.
CM Siddaramaiah -: CM Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The Chief Minister is like the head of the state government.
MUDA Scam -: MUDA stands for Mysuru Urban Development Authority. A scam means someone did something wrong or illegal. The MUDA scam involves illegal activities related to land or property.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government of India. They are responsible for specific areas like education, health, etc.
Surrender of 14 sites -: Surrendering sites means giving up ownership of land or property. In this case, it refers to Siddaramaiah’s wife giving up 14 pieces of land.
Out on bail -: Being out on bail means a person who was arrested is allowed to be free until their trial, usually by paying money as a guarantee.
Mysuru Lokayukta -: Mysuru Lokayukta is an anti-corruption organization in Mysuru, a city in Karnataka. They investigate corruption and illegal activities by government officials.
Illegal allotment -: Illegal allotment means giving out land or property in a way that is against the law.
Rs 56 crore -: Rs 56 crore is a large amount of money in Indian currency. One crore is equal to 10 million, so 56 crore is 560 million rupees.
