Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s wife returns controversial MUDA land plots amid allegations
The case revolves around allegations that compensatory plots were allotted to Parvathi in a prime area of Mysuru, which has significantly higher property value than the land acquired by MUDA.
Karnataka News: In a significant development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, BM Parvathi, has announced that she will return 14 compensatory land sites received from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Parvathi, one of the accused in a money-laundering case related to MUDA, took this step to protect her family's dignity amidst growing allegations.
In a letter addressing MUDA, Parvathi wrote, “I am returning the 14 sites and handing over the possession to the Authority. Please do the needful at the earliest. I don’t want any wealth, sites, or land for myself. The dignity and honor of my husband and family is far more important to me than any wealth. I have not discussed this with my husband, son, or any other family member.”
Wife of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Parvathi writes to MUDA surrendering 14 plots allotted to her.
— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2024
Her letter reads, "Further, I wish to surrender and return the compensation plots by cancelling the deeds of 14 plots executed in my favour by the Mysore Urban Development… pic.twitter.com/RMeDlDDxtV
BJP criticizes the move
BJP leader and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda R Patil reacted sharply to Parvathi’s letter, calling it a "meek surrender" and a sign of damage control. He claimed that this move indicated the compensation she received for the land acquisition was neither commensurate nor justified.
“Mrs. Siddaramaiah now surrenders the 14 plots awarded as compensation. Why such a sudden reaction? Why surrender the sites after a complaint is lodged? @siddaramaiah avare, this is an open admission that the compensation was inequitable,” Patil remarked on X (formerly Twitter).
The MUDA controversy
The case revolves around allegations that compensatory plots were allotted to Parvathi in a prime area of Mysuru, which has significantly higher property value than the land acquired by MUDA. Under MUDA’s 50:50 scheme, landowners were given 50 percent of developed land in exchange for their undeveloped land. However, it is alleged that Parvathi did not possess legal title over the 3.16 acres of land in question.
