Karnataka MUDA case LIVE updates: BJP trying to destabilise Karnataka govt, says CM Siddaramaiah on HC order

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE updates: BJP leader CT Ravi says, 'Is Congress against corrupt people or are supporters of them?'

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: BJP workers hold protest in Hubli

In Hubli, Karnataka, BJP workers organised a demonstration calling for the resignation of chief minister Siddaramaiah. This protest came after the Karnataka high court dismissed Siddaramaiah's petition that challenged the Governor's approval for an investigation into his alleged involvement in the MUDA land scam.

The BJP activists gathered to voice their demands, insisting that the CM step down from his position in light of the court's decision.

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: If there is any wrongdoing it will come out in the preliminary investigation, says Krishna Byre Gowda

Krishna Byre Gowda, a minister from Karnataka, commented on a recent high court decision regarding an investigation. He said that, " High court has said that a preliminary investigation can proceed so let it take place, if there is any wrongdoing it will come out in the preliminary investigation...The high court has specifically set aside the permission for prosecution that was illegally given by the Governor."

All ministers, MLAs, party leaders, workers & high command are with me: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Will discuss with experts, party colleagues & decide on further course of action, says CM Siddaramaiah

Why should I resign?: Siddaramaiah

Chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah expressed his determination to face the challenges head-on, refusing to be intimidated by the alleged conspiracy involving the BJP, JD(S), and the Governor's office.

Siddaramaiah further added that, "Why should I resign? HD Kumaraswamy is on bail. Did he resign? In an inquiry stage, how come the resignation point arises? We will face them politically."

Karnataka MUDA Case Live: Siddaramaiah says 'yet to read the whole judgement'

CM Siddaramaiah said, "On my written petition, the high court has given the verdict. The Governor gave sanction for prosecution and I questioned this in the high court. After the arguments, the verdict was given today and I have seen that through the media. I am yet to read the whole judgement and I will give full details later."

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "We will not be scared of BJP and JD(S) conspiracy, as well as that of the governor's office"

It is not a prosecution. I will discuss with legal experts & ministers how to fight this, and take a further call. We will not be scared of BJP and JD(S) conspiracy, as well as that of the Governor's office. People have blessed us. I have their blessing. I also have the high command and party leaders backing me: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "In this new India, politicians who used to think that they could loot, scam and get away with these scams, are realising that it is not possible"

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi calls for CBI inquiry in MUDA scam, asks Karnataka CM to resign

'Big conspiracy': DK Shivakumar rules out Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict in MUDA case

The Karnataka high court has dealt a significant blow to chief minister Siddaramaiah by rejecting his petition that challenged the Governor's sanction to probe complaints against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) alternative sites controversy. Read more

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE updates: CM Siddaramaiah always misused his position, says Shobha Karandlaje

BJP leader & union minister Shobha Karandlaje says, 'The land which belongs to Dalits was allotted to CM Siddaramaiah's wife...CM Siddaramaiah always misused his position and he should immediately resign to ensure an impartial investigation...'

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "I insist the CM to resign immediately on moral grounds" , says BJP MP Jagadish Shettar

Now impartial investigation has to be started after filing the FIR against the CM. When his name is involved, his wife's name is there, I insist the CM to resign immediately on moral grounds. He has to allow an impartial investigation of MUDA scam. It is a landmark decision and it has been pronounced by the High Court as per the legal purview: BJP MP Jagadish Shettar

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "Law is the same for everyone. Is there a separate law for Siddaramaiah?"

We welcome this. Law is the same for everyone. Is there a separate law for Siddaramaiah? This does not happen in this country. Constitution is the same for everyone. Corruption has taken place. He should resign. Is corruption politically motivated? Did we tell him to do corruption?. Did Opposition tell him to do that? We didn't tell him to do that. They did that and now they are accusing the BJP. I would like to give them one suggestion, resign to save your dignity: BJP leader CT Ravi

Watch| What Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says on Siddaramaiah case

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar arrives at CM Siddaramaiah's residence

BJP has been relentlessly fighting against the corrupt Congress government. But they said that BJP is doing a political conspiracy against us. The HC in its judgement has clearly said that the decision taken by the governor is correct. Accepting this decision the CM should resign immediately: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "If they have any moral right CM Siddaramaiah should resign"

Congress party should apologise to the Governor's office for the pressure that was made by them. If they have any moral right CM Siddaramaiah should resign. Legal fights can happen after resignation as well: BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Watch| What BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar says on Siddaramaiah case

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "He is not involved with any scam. This is a political conspiracy by the BJP" , says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Muda scam: Key details behind the ongoing controversy

The Karnataka high court is set to deliver its judgment at 12pm on Tuesday on the petition submitted by chief minister Siddaramaiah that challenges the consent given by governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to initiate a probe against the CM in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) alternative-site allotment case. Read more

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "BJP doesn't have the moral right to ask Siddaramaiah's resignation" , says Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy

He is a 'clean hand' chief minister. We don't find a chief minister like this. He is a 100% clean-handed man. BJP people are the most corrupt people in India, there is no value to their words. Now, the single judge bench has upheld Governor's permission. There is double bench, full bench, Supreme Court. We will fight. BJP doesn't have the moral right to ask Siddaramaiah's resignation. Not only Congress but the entire cabinet, MLAs and High Command will stand by CM Siddaramaiah. Why should he resign? There is a denotification case regarding Yediyurappa and Kumaraswamy, let them resign first: Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Will Rahul Gandhi take action on the 'bhrashtachar ki dukaan'

The Congress party must tell us after the verdict of the Karnataka High Court is it tenable for CM Siddaramaiah to continue? Siddaramaiah must step down. He looted the land which was meant for people from the SC/ST community. Rs 5000 crore worth of corruption was done in the MUDA scam. Family and friends of Siddaramaiah benefitted. Congress party does not care about the people from the SC/ST community. Will Rahul Gandhi take action on the 'bhrashtachar ki dukaan': BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Watch| Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa holds press a conference over the HC dismissal of CM Siddaramaiah's petition

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "We will question (the judgement) in the double bench, other bench and Supreme Court"

We have faith in the law. We will fight it out. We will question (the judgement) in the double bench, other bench and Supreme Court. We stand with the CM: Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Security forces deployed outside CM Siddaramaiah's residence

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Minister HK Patil arrives at CM Siddaramaiah's residence

Karnataka minister HK Patil arrives at the residence of chief minister Siddaramaiah, in Bengaluru. Karnataka HC dismissed the petition by CM Siddaramaiah challenging the governor's sanction for his prosecution in the alleged MUDA scam.

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Watch | What the Karnataka High Court said in Siddaramaiah case

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "As of now, the Lokayukta would be brought into the picture before special court and thereafter we would think of whether to get it referred to CBI or any other investigation authority"

The writ petition challenging the order of approval passed by Karnataka Governor has been dismissed and the summary of the judgment would be that the facts envisaged in the complaint would undoubtedly warrant investigation. Secondly, the act of the complainant seeking approval from the Governor is lawful. The sanction granted is upheld by the High Court. They sought for extension of stay pending appeal period, they sought the extension of stay period for about 2 weeks which the Court denied stating that the interim order which existed in the favour of the petitioner would also be dissolved. As of now, there is no difficulty for the special court of legislators to proceed with the complaint in accordance with the law. As of now, the Lokayukta would be brought into the picture before special court and thereafter we would think of whether to get it referred to CBI or any other investigation authority: Advocate Ranganath Reddy, representing TJ Abraham

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "It is a fantastic order. We were prepared for it"

Muda case: Karnataka HC dismisses CM Siddaramaiah's petition, upholds governor's authority to order probe

In a big setback for chief minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging the sanction accorded by governor Taawarchand Gehlot to investigate the complaints against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) alternative sites controversy. Read more

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE updates: Court dismisses Siddaramaiah's petition. Says it was not a case of non application of mind. Instead, ample application of mind by the governor was proven.

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE updates: HC dismisses CM Siddaramaiah's petition challenging governor's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Under normal circumstances it is the duty of the Governor to act on the advice of council of ministers. But can take independent decision in exceptional circumstances. Present case is one such exception, says Nagaprasanna J

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "I am sure that the judiciary will take positive action and the result should be good because nothing major has happened here"

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: Gehlot’s “interference in state administration”

The confrontation between the Siddaramaiah-led govt and governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot took another turn for the worse with the govt contemplating filing a formal complaint with President Droupadi Murmu over what it called Gehlot’s “interference in state administration”.

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: "Not about MUDA but misuse of governor's office" , says Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundurao ahead of HC verdict

Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundurao on Tuesday said that the real issue involved in governor Taawarchand Gehlot's sanction to investigate chief minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam is about the misuse of governor's office. Gundurao remarks came as the Karnataka High Court is set to pronounce today its verdict on the petition filed by Siddaramaiah challenging the approval given by the governor for conducting investigation against him in the alleged illegalities in MUDA allotting sites to his wife.

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: 'CM is very confident about his innocence. And whatever happens, we will face it' , says Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundurao

Here the issue is not about the MUDA. It is about the way the Raj Bhavan and Governor are functioning and how his office is misused. And we are seeing it on a day-to-day basis now. The way he is behaving is awkward, and it is against constitutional norms. Now, whatever the verdict, the law will take its course. There is no problem about that. The CM is very confident about his innocence. We are very confident about his innocence. And whatever happens, we will face it. But here the situation is with the BJP, the opposition. The central government is trying to destabilise the government. They're trying to create confusion. They want the administration gets derailed, and development doesn't happen in Karnataka: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundurao

Muda Case Live: Karnataka HC verdict today on CM Siddaramaiah's plea against governor's probe nod

The Karnataka high court will pronounce its verdict at 12 noon Tuesday on the petition filed by chief minister Siddaramaiah challenging the approval granted by governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to investigate him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) alternative-site allotment case. Read more

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: G Parameshwara criticises governor’s involvement

• Home minister G Parameshwara Monday also criticised the governor’s involvement in day-to-day governance. “The governor’s position is a responsible and respectable one. He is the constitutional head, but for day-to-day administration, executive powers rest with the chief minister and his council of ministers. All of this is well-defined,” Parameshwara said, adding that in his 35 years in politics, he had “never seen a governor interfere in such a manner”.
• Parameshwara also hinted that the govt may simply ignore some letters from the governor, insisting that the govt will carefully evaluate which issues require a response. “If it is not mandatory, we will not reply. There is no law that requires us to respond to everything,” he said, noting that the matter would be discussed at cabinet meetings.

Karnataka MUDA case LIVE: BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya condemned Congress

BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya condemned Congress for targeting governor Gehlot. “It is an old trick of Congress to attack constitutional authorities when their misdeeds are brought to light. In Karnataka, Congress functionaries, including chief minister Siddaramaiah, are targeting the governor as many corruption cases are piling up before him,” Siroya said.

Muda Case Live: On August 17, the governor had accorded sanction under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, citing three applications. The complainants had alleged that the CM had misused his official position for allotment of alternative sites in his wife's name on the strength of certain fake documents in the layout formed by MUDA.

Muda Case Live: Govt worried about Muda case verdict, neglecting law & order: BJP

BJP on Tuesday criticised the govt for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, claiming group clashes and crimes are going unchecked because Congress is worried over whether Siddaramaiah would continue as chief minister. Read more