The Lokayukta cleared Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his wife of corruption allegations related to MUDA site allotments, concluding a significant investigation that began in September 2024.
Bengaluru: In a major relief to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathi, and other accused, the anti-corruption watchdog Lokayukta has found no evidence against them in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case. A week after submitting the final report for scrutiny at its headquarters in Bengaluru, the Lokayukta has confirmed that there is no material to prove any charges against the accused.
The Lokayukta officially communicated its findings to Snehamayi Krishna, one of the petitioners who had filed the complaint against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife. With this, the anti-corruption body has effectively cleared all allegations against the Karnataka CM and his family, marking the conclusion of an extensive investigation into the case.
The investigation into the MUDA case began in September 2024, following a directive from a special court for elected representatives in Bengaluru. The probe was led by Mysuru Lokayukta Superintendent of Police TJ Udesh.
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On September 27, 2024, the special court directed the filing of an FIR against CM Siddaramaiah and three others, based on a petition by social activist Snehamayi Krishna. This came after Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot approved an investigation against the Chief Minister.
The case primarily involved alleged irregularities in land allotments under MUDA, with accusations of violations under multiple legal frameworks, including:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Prevention of Corruption Act
- Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act
- Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Act
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The Lokayukta investigation was extensive, involving questioning over 100 individuals, including bureaucrats, politicians, retired officials, and MUDA authorities. Among those questioned were CM Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathi, and brother-in-law BM Mallikarjuna Swamy.
Despite the high-profile nature of the case, the Lokayukta has not found any evidence to substantiate the allegations. This conclusion was formally communicated to the petitioner, effectively bringing the case to a close.
With the Lokayukta’s findings ruling out any wrongdoing, CM Siddaramaiah and his family have been exonerated of all allegations. This verdict comes after months of speculation and legal scrutiny surrounding the MUDA site allotment controversy.
The case had drawn significant public and political attention, with opposition leaders using it to target the ruling government. However, with the final report clearing Siddaramaiah and other accused, the legal battle appears to be over.
The Karnataka government and the CM’s supporters have welcomed the clean chit, terming the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. On the other hand, critics argue that more transparency is needed in land allocation processes to prevent future controversies.
The MUDA case investigation has now officially concluded with the Lokayukta’s final report confirming no evidence of corruption or illegal activity. As the matter is put to rest, the focus now shifts to ensuring that land allotment policies remain transparent and free from political influence in Karnataka.
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