Prosecution of Siddaramaiah

A political showdown has erupted in Karnataka as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over an alleged scam involving land allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Siddaramaiah and his party, Congress, have accused the BJP and the Centre of orchestrating a conspiracy to undermine his government, claiming that the Governor is acting as a puppet for the BJP. The Chief Minister maintains that he acted within the law and plans to challenge the Governor's decision in court, stating that he has the support of his entire Cabinet and party leadership. Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar echoed these sentiments, asserting that the allegations lack merit and calling for legal and political battles against what they view as a politically motivated attack. The BJP, however, defends the Governor's actions as constitutional, arguing that he is within his rights to permit prosecution based on the petitions filed. This controversy reflects a broader struggle between the ruling Congress and the BJP, with both sides gearing up for a contentious political battle.