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The political landscape in Karnataka is heating up as both the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP gear up for protests on August 19. The catalyst for this political unrest is the sanction granted by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. The decision to grant sanction has sparked a wave of political reactions, with both parties vowing to take to the streets to express their discontent.
The Congress, under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who also holds the post of state chief, has declared that protests will be held across all district headquarters. The party has also announced its intention to send representations to the President, condemning the Governor's decision. The allegations of corruption against Siddaramaiah stem from his wife's alleged receipt of 14 housing plots in exchange for land acquired by MUDA. This has led to accusations of favoritism and misuse of power, putting the Chief Minister under immense pressure.
The BJP, on the other hand, has declared that its legislators will stage a protest in front of the Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises, demanding Siddaramaiah's resignation. The party is using this opportunity to amplify its call for the Chief Minister's removal, painting him as a corrupt leader unfit to hold office. The JD(S), a political ally of the Congress, has also thrown its weight behind the protests against Siddaramaiah, further intensifying the pressure on the ruling party.
Source: Congress and BJP announce protests over sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah in MUDA case