Mysuru : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Snehamayi Krishna, an activist who lodged a complaint against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment scam. Krishna has been asked to appear before the ED on October 3 to submit evidence related to the case, which involves alleged irregularities in compensatory land allotments by MUDA.
Snehamayi Krishna’s complaint had earlier led to a case being registered by the Lokayukta police against CM Siddaramaiah and others for their role in the allocation of compensatory sites in Mysuru. In addition to filing the complaint with the Lokayukta, Krishna approached the ED, urging them to investigate potential money laundering aspects involved in the case.
According to ED sources, Krishna is expected to present any evidence he has concerning alleged money laundering linked to the compensatory site allocations. This summons comes amid mounting controversy around the land deals.
As the controversy escalated, Parvathi B M, Siddaramaiah’s wife, voluntarily announced the return of the 14 compensatory sites that had been allotted to her in Mysuru’s upmarket areas. These compensations were granted against the “illegal occupation” of her land in Kesare village, amounting to three acres and 16 guntas. Parvathi B M’s decision to return the sites is seen as a response to growing public scrutiny and media attention.
However, Siddaramaiah has denied any wrongdoing. Earlier, he stated that the MUDA case does not fall under the jurisdiction of money laundering laws, implying that the ED has no valid reason to be involved. His comments have raised questions about the extent of the ED’s role in the ongoing investigation.
The case has stirred political tension in Karnataka, particularly in the run-up to major state developments, as the opposition parties are keeping a close watch on the unfolding investigation.