Siddaramaiah Cites Gandhi Amid Lokayukta and ED Probes

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, under investigation by Lokayukta and ED, quoted Mahatma Gandhi on conscience being above all courts. During the Gandhi Jayanti event, he emphasized conducting oneself according to conscience. This comes amidst ongoing probes into his alleged role in a MUDA site allotment scam involving family members.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, currently under scrutiny by the Lokayukta and Enforcement Directorate (ED) over a Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scandal, invoked Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on the supremacy of conscience over judicial courts at a recently held Gandhi Jayanti event.

Speaking at the event organized by 'Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi,' Siddaramaiah remarked, 'Mahatma Gandhi ji had said there is a highest court above all our courts and that is the court of conscience. It surpasses all other courts.' He stressed the importance of living by one's conscience, regardless of external validation.

This statement comes as Siddaramaiah, his wife, and other family members face an FIR from Lokayukta police after a Special Court upheld the High Court's decision allowing an investigation. The ED has also filed a report against him for alleged irregularities in site allotments to his wife. Siddaramaiah reiterated his government's commitment to the Constitution, highlighting welfare schemes designed to aid weaker sections and address social inequalities.

(With inputs from agencies.)