Karnataka Governor Approves Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces prosecution approval from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot over allegations related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, which has sparked political turmoil in the state. Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao alleges a conspiracy to target Siddaramaiah and destabilize the government, while the CM questions the Governor's decision as discriminatory based on hearsay. Meanwhile, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has organized protests against the Congress government, accusing Siddaramaiah of using caste politics to evade accountability and demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities. BJP leaders claim that Siddaramaiah's administration is attempting to cover up a larger corruption scandal involving thousands of plots, not just the 14 under scrutiny. As the political situation intensifies, the Karnataka High Court is set to hear a related petition regarding the MUDA scam on August 29, which could significantly impact Siddaramaiah's political future.