Siddaramaiah Faces Political Crossroads Amid MUDA Probe

Amid mounting pressure over the MUDA case, Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under scrutiny with investigations underway. Political maneuvers within the Congress party suggest leaders are positioning for potential leadership change, though Siddaramaiah and party leadership vehemently deny any wrongdoing or imminent resignation.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka is battling political turmoil as investigations into the MUDA case intensify. Despite facing allegations of impropriety regarding site allocations to his wife, the Chief Minister insists on his innocence and firmly rejects calls for his resignation, vowing to contest the claims legally.

Internal dynamics within the Congress party are in flux, with leaders like G Parameshwara and D K Shivakumar reportedly engaging in strategic discussions, hinting at readiness for leadership transitions if necessary. Despite these speculations, the party has publicly backed Siddaramaiah, asserting that external pressures should not influence governance.

Amidst allegations of BJP exploiting central agencies to undermine the government, Congress bigwigs argue the current scenario lacks sufficient legal grounds for Siddaramaiah's resignation. As confidence in Siddaramaiah's continuity fluctuates, the political scene is rife with conjecture and anticipation of potential shifts in power.

(With inputs from agencies.)