Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Claims Governor’s Prosecution Approval is a Political Conspiracy
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 17: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Governor of acting as a puppet of the Central Government. He claimed that the decision to grant permission for his prosecution is a conspiracy to destabilize the elected government.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Speaking to the media, Siddaramaiah said, “This is an unconstitutional move, and we will challenge it legally.”
He further alleged that a major conspiracy is being orchestrated by the BJP, JD(S), and some leaders in Karnataka to bring down the state government, similar to what was done in Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Delhi. “There is no valid case against me, and this decision by the Governor is politically motivated,” he said.
Despite the Governor’s actions, Siddaramaiah made it clear that he had no intention of resigning. He stated that party leaders, legislators, and cabinet ministers are standing by him, and criticized the BJP for lacking the moral right to demand his resignation.
He also accused the Central Government of being against social justice and the welfare schemes introduced by the Congress government, saying, “They cannot tolerate our success.”
The Chief Minister pointed out that complaints against leaders like former CM HD Kumaraswamy, Murugesh Nirani, Shashikala Jolle, and Janardhan Reddy have not led to any action by the Governor. He noted that, although permission was sought in November to investigate Kumaraswamy for unauthorized mining licenses, no action has been taken.
Earlier, a complaint was filed by social activist Snehamayi Krishna against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and nine others for allegedly forging documents to claim compensation from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
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Karnataka CM -: Karnataka CM stands for Karnataka Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah -: Siddaramaiah is a politician and the current Chief Minister of Karnataka, a state in India.
Governor -: The Governor is a person appointed by the President of India to be the head of a state. The Governor has various powers, including giving permission for legal actions against government officials.
Prosecution Approval -: Prosecution approval means giving permission to start legal proceedings or a court case against someone.
Political Conspiracy -: A political conspiracy is when people secretly plan to do something harmful or illegal to achieve political goals.
Central Government -: The Central Government is the national government of India, which makes decisions for the entire country.
MUDA scam -: MUDA stands for Mysore Urban Development Authority. A scam is a dishonest scheme or fraud. The MUDA scam refers to alleged illegal activities related to land and property in Mysore.
Unconstitutional -: Unconstitutional means something that goes against the rules and principles of the Constitution, which is the highest law in India.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
JD(S) -: JD(S) stands for Janata Dal (Secular), another political party in India.
Destabilize -: Destabilize means to make something unstable or weak, often to cause problems or chaos.
Social Justice -: Social justice means fair treatment and equal opportunities for all people in society.
Welfare Schemes -: Welfare schemes are government programs designed to help people in need, such as providing food, education, or healthcare.
Congress government -: The Congress government refers to the government led by the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India.
