Karnataka Government Stops CBI from Investigating MUDA Scam
On Friday, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to withdraw general consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged MUDA scam. Tiwari stated, “This is not the first time that a consent has been withdrawn. The Opposition and all the states have been saying that the central agencies are being misused… Whatever we have done is according to the law.”
The Karnataka government withdrew open consent for the CBI to conduct investigations in the state. Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil called the CBI “biased” and explained that the decision was made to prevent the CBI from taking the wrong path. Patil said, “We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the CBI. In all the cases we have referred to the CBI, they have not filed charge sheets, leaving many cases pending. They have also refused to investigate several cases we have sent. There are numerous such instances. They are biased. That’s why we are taking the decision. It’s not because of the MUDA case. We have taken this decision to control them (CBI) from taking the wrong path.”
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also commented, “It is not just Karnataka, the entire opposition parties across the country have taken this decision, given that, the Karnataka government has also taken this decision. We don’t want the CBI to misuse its power.”
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah claimed that the BJP and JD(S) are targeting him because he stands for the poor and fights for social justice. On his X handle, Siddaramaiah posted, “They have launched political retribution against me because they can’t bear to see the pro-people schemes we have introduced. But I have unwavering faith in the law and our Constitution. Ultimately, the truth will prevail in this fight. I want the people of Karnataka to recognise the truth behind these fabricated allegations regarding the MUDA case. The BJP and JD(S) are attempting to stop the pro-poor schemes of our government. The same leaders now calling for my resignation are the ones who opposed every initiative I introduced for the poor and marginalised.”
Earlier, a Special Court in Bengaluru directed the Karnataka Lokyukta to investigate allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramiah regarding the illegal allotment of 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to his wife Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Doubts Revealed
Karnataka Government -: The Karnataka Government is the group of people who make decisions and laws for the state of Karnataka in India.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is a special police force in India that investigates serious crimes like corruption and fraud.
MUDA Scam -: MUDA stands for Mysore Urban Development Authority. A scam means a dishonest plan to cheat people. So, the MUDA scam is about some people doing wrong things with the land and property in Mysore.
Congress Leaders -: Congress is a major political party in India. Leaders are important people in the party who make decisions and speak for the party.
Pramod Tiwari -: Pramod Tiwari is a leader in the Congress party. He talks about what the party thinks and believes.
Consent to probe -: Consent to probe means giving permission to investigate. Here, it means allowing the CBI to look into the MUDA scam.
Law Minister HK Patil -: HK Patil is the person in charge of legal matters in Karnataka. He helps make and enforce laws in the state.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar -: DK Shivakumar is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. He helps the Chief Minister run the state.
CM Siddaramiah -: CM stands for Chief Minister. Siddaramiah is the Chief Minister of Karnataka, the main person in charge of the state government.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is another major political party in India.
JD(S) -: JD(S) stands for Janata Dal (Secular). It is a regional political party in Karnataka.
Pro-poor policies -: Pro-poor policies are rules and actions made to help poor people. Siddaramiah is known for making such policies.
Karnataka Lokyukta -: Karnataka Lokyukta is an anti-corruption organization in Karnataka. It investigates complaints against government officials.
Allotment of sites -: Allotment of sites means giving pieces of land to people. In this case, it refers to giving land to Siddaramiah’s wife by MUDA.
