Karnataka CM Invokes Gandhi Amid Mysuru Land Controversy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, under investigation for alleged land allotment irregularities, invoked Mahatma Gandhi's principles at a Gandhi Jayanti event. Referencing Gandhi's 'court of conscience,' Siddaramaiah emphasized moral conduct. The ongoing probes by Lokayukta and Enforcement Directorate involve allegations linked to his family's land acquisitions.

Facing scrutiny from multiple investigative bodies over the Mysuru land allotment controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah drew upon Mahatma Gandhi's principles on Wednesday, invoking the 'court of conscience' as the highest moral authority.

During a Gandhi Jayanti event, the senior Congress leader emphasized that Gandhi's life and thoughts provide him with courage, strength, and hope amid his 'current struggle,' referring to the investigations by the Lokayukta and the Enforcement Directorate concerning land allocations to his wife. The opposition has demanded his resignation.

In an online post, Siddaramaiah further elaborated on Gandhi's impact, stating, 'In a world full of communalism, dictatorship, and violence, only Mahatma Gandhi, the embodiment of truth, peace, and non-violence, can lead us by the hand.' His statements, alongside remarks made by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, highlight the Congress party's ongoing commitment to Gandhian principles and the Constitution.

(With inputs from agencies.)