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The article revolves around the ongoing controversy surrounding Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his alleged involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. BJP leader Anurag Thakur has called for Siddaramaiah's resignation in the wake of a Bengaluru court's order directing the Karnataka Lokayukta to investigate him in connection with the alleged scam.
Thakur argues that an impartial investigation into the allegations cannot be conducted while Siddaramaiah remains in office. He believes the charges against the Chief Minister are indicative of a wider pattern of corruption within the Congress government in Karnataka. He claims that since the Congress came to power, there has been a resurgence of 'looting' within the state.
The allegations against Siddaramaiah stem from the illegal allotment of 14 sites valued at Rs 56 crore to his wife by the MUDA. The Special Court in Bengaluru has directed the Lokayukta police in Mysuru to file a criminal case against Siddaramaiah and others involved. The court also instructed the Superintendent of Police of the Lokayukta to apply relevant legal provisions related to corruption, benami properties, and land grabbing.
The article also briefly touches upon the 'Viksit Bharat - Yuva Connect' program organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, highlighting Thakur's call for the youth of India to contribute towards the nation's development. He emphasizes the importance of their role in achieving a developed India and urges them to remember the sacrifices made by their ancestors during the freedom struggle.
Source: Anurag Thakur demands Siddaramaiah's resignation for impartial probe into alleged MUDA scam