Karnataka Deputy CM Defends Siddaramaiah Amid MUDA Land Scam Allegations

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against accusations in the MUDA land allotment scam, asserting Siddaramaiah’s innocence. Shivakumar emphasized that the investigation ordered by the court will clear Siddaramaiah's name and pointed to possible officer involvement. The Karnataka High Court upheld an investigation approval but dismissed Siddaramaiah's challenge to the Governor's order.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday came out in strong support of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the alleged MUDA land allotment scam.

Shivakumar assured that Siddaramaiah has acted correctly and expressed confidence that he would be exonerated.

He pointed towards the possible involvement of officers and highlighted the court-ordered investigation to uncover the truth.

(With inputs from agencies.)