Siddaramaiah’s Wife Returns MUDA Land Plots

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM Parvathi, announced in a letter to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) that she would return the 14 compensatory land sites she received from the authority. This development occurred shortly after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a money laundering case against the Karnataka Chief Minister and others related to the MUDA land scam.

In her letter, Parvathi stated, “My husband, Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of the state, has upheld a strict code of ethics throughout his 40-year political career, remaining entirely free from any kind of blemish. I have lived my life committed to ensuring that nothing in my public or political life would cause him any embarrassment.”

Parvathi expressed her distress over accusations tied to a land allotment controversy. She emphasized that she has never sought personal wealth or property. Parvathi shared that witnessing the respect her husband receives from the people brings her immense joy, making the false allegations surrounding her family even more painful.

Referring to the controversy over 14 MUDA plots inherited by her brother, Parvathi declared that no material possession could outweigh her husband’s honour. In a move to resolve the matter, she decided to return the plots, underscoring that she had never pursued any personal gain during her husband’s long political career. Her letter conveys a deep sense of pride in her husband’s achievements and a resolute commitment to protecting his integrity, regardless of her family’s opinions.

Earlier today, the central probe agency filed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others under sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Sources indicated that the ECIR is the ED’s equivalent of a police FIR.

Last week, the Lokayukta police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, his brother-in-law Mallikarjun Swamy, and one Devaraj, from whom Swamy purchased land that was later gifted to Parvathi. The FIR was lodged following a special court order in Bengaluru, directing the Lokayukta police to investigate allegations of irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites, valued at ₹56 crore, to Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

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