BSY's absence from Assembly gives rise to speculations

Bangalore, Jan 25: Former chief minister B?S?Yeddyurappa stayed away from the Legislative Assembly session even on Friday, giving rise to speculation that he is sulking at the lukewarm response he has been receiving in the BJP ever since his re-entry.

Yeddyurappa and three other KJP legislators had joined the BJP at the party's office in Bangalore on January 9. Yeddyurappa attended a couple of party meetings after that but has remained aloof since. He is said to have even declined to accept the party's offer that he contest from the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency.

Yeddyurappa was expecting that the party would celebrate his re-entry with much fanfare. But, that was not to be. BJP insiders said the party leaders are preoccupied with shortlisting candidates and preparing the ground for the Lok?Sabha polls rather than focus on Yeddyurappa's comeback. The party national leaders too were pre-occupied with preparations for the Lok Sabha polls.

On his part, Yeddyurappa, who has been staying in Shimoga for the last few days, will attend a function in Mangalore on Saturday. He is expected to arrive in Bangalore on Monday. He is exploring the possibility of contesting from the Shimoga Lok Sabha seat. Presently, his son Raghavendra represents the constituency.

Ashwath for B'lore North?

The BJP is contemplating fielding the sitting MLA?from Malleswaram C?N?Ashwathnarayana from Bangalore North Lok Sabha constituency. The names of two senior party leaders R?Ashoka and D?V?Sadananda Gowda were making the rounds for the same seat. At present, it is represented by D?B?Chandre Gowda, who is unlikely to be fielded again.

Party sources said Ashwathnarayana may emerge as the consensus candidate. Ashwathnarayana is learnt to have started seeking feedback from party workers in the constituency on his candidature.

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Lokayukta team arrives at disputed plot; CM likely to get ED summons

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October 1,2024

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated.

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