Siddaramaiah Responds to Court-Ordered Lokayukta Probe in MUDA Case: ‘Ready for Legal Fight’

Siddaramaiah Responds to Court-Ordered Lokayukta Probe

Siddaramaiah Responds to Court-Ordered Lokayukta Probe: On Wednesday, the chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah said he was "not afraid" of the Lokyukta probe which was ordered by a special court in Bengaluru into the MUDA land allotment scam.

Siddaramaiah while putting up a brave face said he was "ready to face any probe" against him. He also added he would soon decide what is the next step that he will take.

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said on his social media ‘X’, “It has come to my attention through the media that the Special Court for Elected Representatives has ordered an investigation by the Mysuru Lokayukta. I will provide a detailed response after reviewing the full copy of the order. I am ready to face the investigation and continue the legal fight.”

He also added, “As I said yesterday, I repeat today: there is no question of fearing an investigation; I am determined to face everything. After discussing with legal experts, I will decide the next course of action.”

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Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi was alleged of illegally allotted 14 sites worth ₹56 crore by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The allegations said that the MUDA gave plots to Parvathi under a 50:50 ratio scheme in exchange for 3.16 acres of her land.

The high court issued a temporary relief to Siddaramaiah during her interim order which was issued on August 19, directing a court in Bengaluru to delay further hearings and not to file any appeal against the sanction granted by the Governor.

On Wednesday, the special court in Bengaluru released an order that said that the Karnataka Lokayukta's Mysuru district police will investigate the claims and will give their report in three months.

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