Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra Demands CM Siddaramaiah’s Resignation Over MUDA Scam
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 25: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over an alleged scam at the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Vijayendra, along with other BJP and JD(S) leaders, met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to request a CBI inquiry into the MUDA scam.
Vijayendra stated, “We met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and requested him for a CBI inquiry into the MUDA scam. We also sought the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah. He is bound to resign.” The delegation included Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra, R Ashoka, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, and JD(S) MLA CB Suresh Babu.
Vijayendra also criticized the Siddaramaiah government for alleged irregularities in the Valmiki Development Corporation. He mentioned that the High Court’s recent stay on the FIR filed against ED officials involved in the Valmiki scam was a setback for the state government. “ED is investigating the Valmiki scam but Congress protested about it. But the court stayed the FIR. It is a slap to this government. The ruling party is now scared,” he said.
The Valmiki scam involves the alleged illegal transfer of funds from the Maharshi Valmiki ST Corporation, which is responsible for implementing welfare programs for scheduled tribe members. Earlier this month, the ED arrested former Karnataka Minister B Nagendra in connection with the scam.
On Thursday, MLAs of the BJP and JD(S) held a night-long protest inside the Karnataka Vidhan Soudha, sleeping inside the assembly after their demand for a discussion in the House was not allowed by the Speaker. The BJP MLAs had entered the well of the House, insisting on a thorough investigation into the scam.
Earlier, social activist Snehamayi Krishna filed a complaint against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and nine others for allegedly forging documents to claim compensation from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The complaint alleges wrongdoing by Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathy, his brother-in-law Malikarjuna Swamy Devaraj, and his family. It was further alleged that MUDA created fake documents and obtained plots worth crores of rupees. The BJP demands that the land given to the CM’s family should be returned. The opposition accused Siddaramaiah of usurping lands that belonged to the Dalit community.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
BY Vijayendra -: BY Vijayendra is a politician from Karnataka and the president of the BJP in the state.
CM Siddaramaiah -: CM Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka, which means he is the head of the state government.
MUDA -: MUDA stands for Mysore Urban Development Authority. It is an organization responsible for planning and development in the city of Mysore.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot -: Thaawarchand Gehlot is the Governor of Karnataka. The Governor is a representative of the President of India in the state.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s premier investigating agency, which looks into serious crimes and corruption cases.
JD(S) -: JD(S) stands for Janata Dal (Secular). It is another political party in India, mainly active in Karnataka.
Valmiki Development Corporation -: Valmiki Development Corporation is an organization aimed at the development and welfare of the Valmiki community in Karnataka.
Vidhan Soudha -: Vidhan Soudha is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is where the state’s legislative assembly meets.
MLAs -: MLAs stands for Members of the Legislative Assembly. They are elected representatives who make laws and policies for the state.
