Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence on Tuesday that he would receive a fair judgment from the judiciary regarding his involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Siddaramaiah is the primary accused in the case, with his wife, BM Parvathi, listed as the second accused.
The Karnataka High Court’s Dharwad bench has reserved its ruling on a petition requesting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the MUDA scam.
When asked about his concerns regarding the case’s development, Siddaramaiah responded, “Why should I be concerned? I can’t predict the judge’s verdict, and I have full faith in the justice system.”
Regarding the stay on a notice issued to his wife by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Chief Minister stated, “The court has blocked the ED notice, questioning its urgency. The judge emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that it is inappropriate to rush this stage.”
When asked whether the ED’s actions were politically driven, Siddaramaiah remarked, “Isn’t it obvious? The entire MUDA issue is politically motivated.”
The Dharwad bench, led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, had previously suspended the summons for Siddaramaiah’s wife Parvathi and Minister Byrathi Suresh, both connected to the MUDA case. The court questioned the urgency of the ED’s actions, granting them a stay until February 10.
The High Court also reserved judgment on whether the CBI should investigate the MUDA scam. Allegations suggest that Siddaramaiah leveraged his political influence to secure land compensation for his wife in exchange for land obtained by MUDA.
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