Mysuru, Karnataka – In a significant development amid the ongoing MUDA controversy, Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has expressed her willingness to return 14 alternative sites that were allocated to her in the Mysuru upmarket. In a formal letter addressed to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner, Parvathi stated her intention to cancel the sale deed associated with these properties and requested MUDA to reacquire them at the earliest convenience.
The controversy stems from the allotment of the 14 sites in the third and fourth phase of Vijayanagar, which were given to Parvathi in exchange for her three acres and 16 guntas of land located in Kesare village under Kasaba Hobli in Mysuru. The timing of her letter coincides with escalating scrutiny into land allotments linked to the Chief Minister's office, particularly following the Karnataka Lokayukta police's recent registration of a case against Siddaramaiah. This action was initiated upon the directions of a special court, adding further complexity to the situation.
Moreover, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also taken action by booking Siddaramaiah, Parvathi, and several others in a money laundering case associated with the land allotment. This move follows the Lokayukta FIR, intensifying the ongoing investigation into potential irregularities in the land deals. The return of the sites could be seen as an effort to mitigate the controversy and distance the CM’s office from the allegations of impropriety.
As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes are on the Karnataka government to see how it navigates these serious allegations amidst growing public scrutiny. Parvathi’s proactive step to return the sites may signal an effort to uphold ethical standards in governance; however, the implications of the ongoing investigations remain to be fully revealed in the days ahead as both state and central agencies delve deeper into the matter.
