Karnataka Chief Minister Challenges Prosecution Sanction

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah has filed a petition in the High Court to challenge Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's sanction for his prosecution related to alleged irregularities in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case. Siddaramiah claims the sanction was issued without proper consideration and is politically motivated, aiming to destabilize the elected government. The Governor's order called for a non-partisan investigation based on prima facie evidence of wrongdoing. Meanwhile, political tensions have escalated in Karnataka, with the BJP demanding Siddaramiah's resignation and the Congress defending him. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the state government to take the matter to the Supreme Court instead of seeking permission from the Governor. Additionally, a separate legal challenge in Telangana involves a former governor contesting a High Court ruling that mandates following cabinet advice in MLC appointments.