Karnataka BJP Chief Demands CM Siddaramaiah's Resignation Over MUDA Scam Prosecution

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra calls for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation following the Governor's sanction for prosecution related to the MUDA land scam. Vijayendra emphasizes the need for an unbiased investigation. Siddaramaiah asserts the support of his cabinet and intends to challenge the decision legally.

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following the Governor's sanction to prosecute him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land 'scam'. Vijayendra asserted that the resignation is necessary for maintaining the dignity of the Chief Minister's office and ensuring a transparent and unbiased investigation.

'The Governor has exercised his constitutional powers to authorize legal action on the MUDA scam complaint against the Chief Minister. Given the substantial evidence and serious allegations of corruption and favouritism within the Congress government, it is crucial that the Chief Minister steps down,' Vijayendra said in a post on X. 'Resigning would allow for a transparent and unbiased investigation, ensuring that the dignity of the Chief Minister's office is maintained and that justice is served,' he added.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam, according to Raj Bhavan sources. Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the entire state cabinet is standing with him.

'The entire Cabinet, party high command, all MLAs, MLCs, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs are with me...,' he briefly told reporters. The Karnataka government has said they will challenge the Governor's action in the High Court.

Siddaramaiah has maintained that 'everything was done according to the law'. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the state government will back Siddaramaiah. 'We stand with CM Siddaramaiah. The party, the high command, the entire state and the Cabinet stand with him. We will fight it legally and we will fight it politically as well... Whatever notice and sanction has been given is against the law. We have made all our preparations to fight it legally; this is nothing but a clear conspiracy against backwards-class CM Siddaramaiah who is running the government for the second time.'

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 (MUDA).

(With inputs from agencies.)