Karnataka Chief Minister Considers Arrest of Kumaraswamy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated that Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy could face arrest in a mining case, depending on the Governor's decision regarding prosecution permissions. The Lokayukta's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has sought the Governor's consent to file charges against Kumaraswamy for allegedly illegally allotting land to a non-existent mining company during his tenure as Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah criticized the Governor for his inaction on the Kumaraswamy case while swiftly granting prosecution sanctions against himself, suggesting a political bias. In response, Kumaraswamy declared he is unafraid of arrest and accused the Congress government of trying to settle political scores. The situation has escalated into a fierce political rivalry, with both leaders exchanging accusations in the media. The outcome hinges on the Governor's next steps regarding the prosecution requests.