Members of the Karnataka BJP staged a protest on Parliament premises on Friday, demanding accountability over alleged corruption in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and the Valmiki Development Corporation.
Former Karnataka Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai addressed ANI, alleging that the Congress party has embezzled Rs 1,087 crore in the Valmiki Development Corporation case. He also questioned Rahul Gandhi’s role, stating, “The Congress has looted Rs. 1087 crore from the people in the Valmiki Development Corporation case. What was Rahul Gandhi doing when the money of the Dalits was being looted? Such looting can only be done by the Congress party.”
#WATCH | Delhi | Karnataka BJP MPs protest over MUDA alleged scam in the Parliament pic.twitter.com/kHFrl82ooM
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Bommai further demanded transparency, saying, “If they are right, let them allow the CBI to investigate.”
BJP MP Jagadish Shettar discussed the MUDA issue, accusing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of obstructing discussions in the assembly. Shettar said, “Siddaramaiah is not ready to allow a hearing of the case in the assembly. All the leaders of the opposition have been demanding a discussion, but detailed discussions are being denied, which shows the BJP is the culprit. This is the reason why the BJP is holding a protest.”
Another Karnataka MP, Brijesh Chowta, criticized Siddaramaiah’s government, calling it “the worst government in the history of Karnataka.” Chowta claimed, “He claims to be the champion of the backward classes, but he is involved in such a major corruption scandal that affects the Scheduled Tribes.” He added, “The most unfortunate thing is that Siddaramaiah was a very senior-level politician. The BJP seriously demands that the CM should resign and refer the case to the CBI to come clean if he is innocent.”
Union Minister Prahlad Joshi also weighed in, describing the level of corruption in Karnataka as “horrible,” which has prompted ongoing public outcry. Joshi said, “The leaders of the Karnataka BJP have been continuously raising the issue of corruption in the MUDA and Valmiki scams, but unfortunately, they are not allowing any discussion on the MUDA issue. The CM of Karnataka is directly involved in the MUDA scam. Their intentions are visible. The Congress Party is the root of corruption in the country. I urge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign and transfer the case to the CBI.”
(With ANI Inputs)
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