Lokayukta Clears Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA Land Scam Case

The anti-corruption watchdog cited insufficient evidence to pursue charges against Siddaramaiah, his wife, and other accused in the controversial land allotment case.

The Karnataka Lokayukta submitted a final report clearing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, and two others of allegations in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case due to lack of evidence.
The investigation concluded that the accusations were civil in nature and did not warrant criminal charges, with no substantial proof to proceed with legal action.
The allegations centered on compensatory land allotments made under the MUDA 50:50 scheme, with claims that Siddaramaiah's wife received disproportionate benefits in prime locations.
Opposition leaders, including BJP's R. Ashoka, criticized the findings, accusing the investigation of bias and demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
The Lokayukta indicated that further inquiries into MUDA land allotments between 2016 and 2024 will continue, with a supplementary report to be submitted in the future.