BJP Targets Congress Over Land Allocation Controversies

The BJP has criticized Congress over the allocation of land to a trust run by AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's family, alleging 'land grab'. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned the suspicious circumstances of the 5-acre land allocation in Bangalore and demanded an explanation from Congress. The issue is under investigation by Lokayukta and pending in court.

In the midst of a controversy over MUDA site allocation in Karnataka, the BJP spotlighted another contentious land allocation to a trust linked to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's family in Bengaluru. The BJP accused Congress leaders of involvement in a 'land grab'.

Speaking at a press conference, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka allocated 5 acres of land to the Siddhartha Vihar Trust, which is run by Kharge's family, under questionable conditions. Prasad demanded a transparent and honest response from the Congress president.

'It's surprising that the Siddaramaiah government allocated 5 acres of land to the trust in a high-tech defense area in Bangalore for setting up an R&D facility,' Prasad said. He added that the land was allotted shortly after new rules for R&D facilities were framed. The BJP expects Kharge to provide a clear response as the Lokayukta investigates the matter, which is also pending in court.

(With inputs from agencies.)