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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
My case is an example of misuse of ED, says Shivakumar
Ramanagara: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was being misused for political purposes, and cited his own case as an example of such "abuse". Speaking to reporters in Kodihalli, Kanakapura on Monday, he said the Supreme Court's observations in the MUDA case, where it dismissed the ED's appeal, reflected a pattern of selective targeting. "My case itself is proof of the ED being misused politically. They filed a case against me, sent me to Tihar Jail, and eventually the case was dropped," he said. The Deputy CM urged the ED to introspect and examine whether it is succumbing to political pressure. Referring to the MUDA case, he said, "Once a 'B' report was submitted, there was no question of further appeal. That is probably why the Supreme Court made such observations." Shivakumar questioned why ED cases were being filed only against Congress leaders. "Why are there no ED cases against BJP leaders? Why are only Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra and other Congress leaders targeted? Has everyone who joined the BJP suddenly become pure? Isn't this the BJP's washing machine?" he asked. Shivakumar's remarks follow the Supreme Court's dismissal of the Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed by the ED in the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M and Congress MLA Byrathi Suresh.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Let BJP speak about current issues: Minister
Terming the Supreme Court cautioning the Enforcement Directorate against being used to fight political battles (regarding MUDA case) as a setback for the BJP, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao asked BJP leaders to speak about current issues instead of repeatedly talking about Emergency and history."Supreme Court has highlighted how the ED is used in politics. What morality Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has now to speak about MUDA case? ED and CBI are made like organs of the BJP, and such institutions are weakened. Let BJP leaders speak about those issues of today," he who is also the district in-charge minister of Dakshina Kannada, told reporters in Hubballi on Tuesday that an SIT was formed to clear confusions regarding the issues in Dharmasthala town, as they were discussed everywhere. There was pressure from public and organisations, and the government took time to form the SIT. We don't know whether bodies were buried or not, but the SIT investigation will clear the confusion. BJP's allegation that it was politically motivated is baseless, he also said BJP leaders lack knowledge about the issue of tax on vendors for UPI BJP's challenge and CM's Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy's prediction about AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge becoming the PM, Dinesh said, "Kharge has all the abilities to become the PM, and there is no question in it. That's all".He also asked Deputy Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly Arvind Bellad to provide proper records regarding his allegation about food poisoning of Kudalasangam seer Basava Jayamruthyunjay Swamiji.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress leaders slam BJP, JDS for targeting Karnataka CM, wife
BENGALURU: After the Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court decision quashing an ED notice against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi in the MUDA site allotment case, Congress leaders slammed the BJP and demanded the resignation of Leader of Opposition R Ashoka and BJP State President BY Vijayendra. The CM's legal adviser and Congress MLA Ponnanna said the SC quashed the notice issued to Parvathi Siddaramaiah and minister Byrathi Suresh, as the case does not come under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 'We have belief in the judicial system. The SC has said not to politicise this. It is applicable to the entire country. They should stop talking if they have any conscience left,'' he said. Ponnanna asked whether Byrathi Suresh was minister when MUDA sites were allotted to Parvathi. 'BJP dragged Parvathi's personal issue into their politics, which is not correct,'' he said. Suresh said that right from the beginning, he had been saying that he, the CM and his wife had no role in in MUDA case. The Supreme Court decision should be a lesson to BJP and JDS leaders for making false allegations. 'Instead, why cannot they go to the people and listen to their woes. The court has warned, now BJP and JDS leaders should be more careful,'' he said, and demanded the resignation of Ashoka and Vijayendra. AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said BJP manufactured false allegations against CM Siddaramaiah. RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge pointed out that the Supreme Court not only rejected the ED's plea in the MUDA case, but also slammed the central agency for being the puppet of the BJP and pursuing political vendetta. The ED-BJP nexus and conspiracy stands exposed and shattered. If Ashoka and Vijayendra have even an ounce of shame left, they should resign immediately, he demanded.
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
MUDA Case: SC Ruling Brings Relief For Siddaramaiah Amid Power-Sharing Dispute With Shivakumar
The order, which criticised the ED for being used in political battles, has landed in CM Siddaramaiah's favour at a time when his hold over the CM's chair was being questioned The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Karnataka High Court's ruling, which quashed the ED's plea to issue notices and summon Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife BM Parvathi in the MUDA land allotment case, has brought temporary legal relief and fresh political momentum. For Siddaramaiah, the timing could not have been more strategic. The pressure from his deputy DK Shivakumar's camp to honour an 'unwritten" power-sharing formula has been intense. The Supreme Court order, which criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for being used in political battles, has landed squarely in Siddaramaiah's favour, strengthening his position just when his hold over the chief minister's chair was being questioned. 'This is a shot in the arm. The timing couldn't be better," said a close aide of Siddaramaiah, as talk of a mid-term transfer of power to Shivakumar resurfaced in party circles. At the heart of the controversy is the decision to allot 14 sites worth Rs 56 crore to BM Parvathi as compensation for land inherited from her family and acquired by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Although this decision was made during the BJP's tenure, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India flagged procedural irregularities, opening the door for political attacks. The issue escalated when the ED entered the scene, summoning Parvathi and minister Byrathi Suresh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This brought the fight to the chief minister's doorstep, marking the first time a member of his family was directly in the spotlight. For someone who has built his reputation on a clean image without corruption charges, the MUDA case damaged his image. Even within the Congress, there were murmurs about whether he had slipped. The Supreme Court, however, firmly dismissed the ED's appeal while the Chief Justice of India (CJI) made a blunt remark: 'Let political battles be fought amongst the electorate. Why are you being used for it?" Siddaramaiah called it the 'slap of justice" on the face of the BJP and accused the Centre of engineering a political vendetta. The emotional tone of his response, that the case caused 'immense mental distress" to his family, was also politically calculated. He is once again positioning himself as the Congress CM who can stare down the BJP. A senior Congress leader, on condition of anonymity, said: 'He's the only one who can look Modi in the eye and say what he wants. The CBI and ED can't touch him as he has remained non-corrupt, and this verdict reinforces that image. He'll use this to raise his profile in the state as well as nationally." In Delhi, the messaging has been equally clear. At the recent Congress OBC Advisory Council meeting in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah not only presided but did so with the weight of someone not planning to exit. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and senior Congress leaders pronounced Siddaramaiah as the CM, while insiders said that he made it clear to the high command, during the closed-door meetings, that he will abide by their decision but hopes to finish his five-year term. The Shivakumar factor, however, remains unresolved. What will be the stance when the high command asks Siddaramaiah to hand over the reins to his current deputy? At a Sadhana Samavesha event in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah's refusal to even name his deputy on stage raised eyebrows and confirmed what many have suspected. When reminded by a party worker to include Shivakumar's name in his speech, he said: 'DK Shivakumar is in Bengaluru and not on stage. We only welcome those present here. We cannot extend greetings to someone sitting at home." It wasn't just irritation. It was a signal. With pressure building from Shivakumar's supporters and talk of rotation agreements resurfacing, Siddaramaiah's very public rebuke made one thing clear: he's not going anywhere. The MUDA case had put Siddaramaiah in a tight spot, not just as CM, but on a personal level. It also came at a time when he took over the reins as the Congress CM for the second time, particularly as a strong OBC leader alongside Kharge. The fact that it involved his wife, even if the land was later returned, complicated the narrative and the 'clean record" he had spent years cultivating. 'The best part about Siddaramaiah is his moral clarity. He's never wavered from his support for marginalised communities and backward classes. He represents a voice that has long been ignored and maligned," said political analyst Harish Ramaswamy. 'Unlike many OBC leaders, Lalu and others, who've been tainted by scams, Siddaramaiah has largely kept a clean image. That's what gives him the moral strength to challenge even PM Modi." Ramaswamy said in the MUDA case, too, his wife should have avoided the allotment altogether. 'That is one visible weak spot. When I've met him, even in his own home, it's clear that he keeps his wife away from public life. So, this case came as a surprise. Fourteen sites allotted to her raised questions. It perplexed many," he said. So, will the Supreme Court ruling help him in the long run? It looks like. 'It definitely will. He's the kind of leader who knows how to use a moment like this. He speaks his mind, takes on the RSS and BJP openly, and nobody can intimidate him, not the CBI, not any agency, as he prides himself on his clean, corruption-free image," he added. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. 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The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
My case is an example of misuse of ED, says Shivakumar
'My case itself is proof of the ED being misused politically. They filed a case against me, sent me to Tihar Jail, and eventually the case was dropped,' he said. Speaking to reporters in Kodihalli, Kanakapura, he said the Supreme Court's observations in the MUDA case, where it dismissed the ED's appeal, reflected a pattern of selective targeting. Ramanagara (Karnataka), Jul 21 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was being misused for political purposes, and cited his own case as an example of such 'abuse'. The Deputy CM urged the ED to introspect and examine whether it is succumbing to political pressure. Referring to the MUDA case, he said, 'Once a 'B' report was submitted, there was no question of further appeal. That is probably why the Supreme Court made such observations.' Shivakumar questioned why ED cases were being filed only against Congress leaders. 'Why are there no ED cases against BJP leaders? Why are only Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra and other Congress leaders targeted? Has everyone who joined the BJP suddenly become pure? Isn't this the BJP's washing machine?' he asked. Shivakumar's remarks follow the Supreme Court's dismissal of the Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed by the ED in the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M and Congress MLA Byrathi Suresh. The Karnataka High Court had earlier quashed the ED's notices in the case, observing that the agency acted without legal basis under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Supreme Court upheld that decision, stating that it found no fault in the High Court's ruling. The MUDA case involves the allotment of compensatory sites to Parvathi in an upmarket Mysuru locality in lieu of 3.16 acres of land acquired from her by MUDA. The ED had issued notices alleging irregularities in the allotment, but the courts have now rejected those proceedings. PTI GMS KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
