Karnataka guv gives nod to prosecute Siddaramaiah in ‘land scam’

Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah for the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment scam. The opposition BJP and JD(S) called for Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Siddaramaiah contested the governor’s authority and vowed to fight it in court. The governor justified the decision, citing petitions from activists and supporting materials indicating offences.