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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to be in trouble. After the Governor, now the Karnataka High Court has also said that the Mysore Urban Development Authority land scam should be investigated. Siddaramaiah and his wife are accused in this case. Both are accused of obtaining compensation by presenting fake documents.
Demand for resignation of Siddaramaiah!
After the decision of the Karnataka High Court, Siddaramaiah's position as CM has come under question. The main opposition party Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation. Meanwhile, the government's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has said that there is no question of resignation.
In case of Siddaramaiah, same pattern as Yeddyurappa
BS Yeddyurappa was the Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2011. Yeddyurappa, who is embroiled in the illegal mining scam, was accused of land scam by two lawyers of Karnataka. This land was around the capital Bengaluru. Both the lawyers wrote a letter to the Governor and Lokayukta for this.
Bail was rejected
The governor at that time was Hansraj Bhardwaj of the Congress. Bhardwaj immediately gave permission to prosecute and investigate the case. His decision was also questioned. However, after getting the permission of the governor, the Lokayukta started action against Yeddyurappa and later his bail was rejected.
Yeddyurappa was on the backfoot politically, he was on the verge of going to jail. On the request of the BJP high command, he resigned from the post of CM. In October 2011, Yeddyurappa surrendered in the court. He remained in jail for about a month.
given the post of deputy CM
When the Congress formed the government in Karnataka in 2023, DK Shivakumar was also a contender for the post of CM along with Siddaramaiah, but he was given the post of Deputy CM. In such a situation, the kind of political situation that is developing in Karnataka, Shivakumar's claim may come to the fore once again.
It may be difficult to retain the CM post
However, all this will depend on the action of the investigating agency. If the investigating agency arrests Siddaramaiah, it may be difficult for him to retain the CM post. Siddaramaiah has reacted to the High Court's decision. Siddaramaiah has said that he will not hesitate to face the investigation, he will talk to experts whether such an investigation is allowed under the law or not.
We will keep an eye on the decision of the Supreme Court
Siddaramaiah may go to the Supreme Court against the High Court's decision. His lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi has also hinted at this in the court. The High Court has asked to give the order by 2 pm today. Siddaramaiah's argument is that the orders issued by the Governor have gone beyond the scope of the Constitution. Such orders cannot be given.
Investigation ordered against Siddaramaiah
Despite not getting the cabinet's recommendation in the Muda scam, the Governor ordered an inquiry against Siddaramaiah. Now that the matter has gone to the Supreme Court, all eyes will be on it. If Siddaramaiah does not get the Supreme Court relief, his position will be in trouble.
The action of the investigating agency will be accelerated
Congress will be on the backfoot in the corruption case. The party is still calling it a conspiracy. The investigation agency's action against Siddaramaiah will be intensified. It is a matter related to land and money. ED can also make an entry. If the Chief Minister of Karnataka gets relief from the Supreme Court, then Siddaramaiah can come on the frontfoot in this case.
Echo of MUDA scam heard in Karnataka
The echo of the Muda scam was heard in Karnataka in July this year. According to the allegations of BJP, the wife of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has misused the land compensation received from Mysore Urban Authority.
Allegedly, the Mysore Urban Authority provides land or compensation benefits to those whose land is taken over for development. Siddaramaiah's wife acquired land worth Rs 55.8 crore through fake documents.
