Congress' legacy of corruption continues: Nadda on MUDA 'scam'
New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday attacked the Congress over the alleged MUDA scam, saying it was yet another instance of the party's "hypocrisy and family-centric politics".
The "scam" pertains to alleged allotment of compensatory sites to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi in an upmarket area in Mysuru which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which was "acquired" by MUDA.
In a post on X, Nadda said, "Congress Party's Legacy of Corruption Continues! From National Herald to MUDA Scam Karnataka, Congress Party's history with corruption is well-documented. Time and again, they have betrayed the trust of the people for personal gain."
"While Congress portrays itself as the guardian of Dalits and minorities, one of their own Chief Ministers is involved in grabbing land from a Dalit family. This is yet another instance of Congress' hypocrisy and its family-centric politics," he said.
On the Karnataka governor's decision to grant sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah in the case, Nadda said that instead of calling the decision unconstitutional, the Congress should reflect on its actions.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday granted sanction for prosecution of Siddaramaiah in the MUDA "scam", triggering protests by Congress workers in different parts of the state.
Siddaramaiah ruled out his resignation and said he had done no wrong. He said it was "a big conspiracy to dislodge the elected government" and that he would fight it legally.
Congress Party's Legacy of Corruption Continues!
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 17, 2024
From National Herald to MUDA Scam Karnataka, Congress Party's history with corruption is well-documented. Time and again, they have betrayed the trust of the people for personal gain.
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Vartha Bharati–Sankalp predictions align closely with Karnataka bypoll results
Bengaluru: The Vartha Bharati–Sankalp election analysis has shown a high level of accuracy in predicting the outcome of the recent Karnataka Assembly by-elections held in May 2026, correctly calling winners in both constituencies and closely estimating vote share trends.
The by-elections were held in Bagalkot and Davanagere South, drawing significant political attention as both seats were seen as key tests for the ruling Congress and opposition BJP.
According to the analysis, Vartha Bharati–Sankalp had made three major projections ahead of the results the winning party, vote share percentages, and margin of victory.
In both constituencies, the platform accurately predicted that the Congress would emerge victorious. The outcome matched the projections, with Congress candidates winning in Bagalkot and Davanagere South.
In terms of vote share, the predictions were largely in line with the final results. In Bagalkot, the BJP’s vote share was forecast in the range of 40 to 46 per cent, while the actual figure stood at 42.9 per cent. The Congress vote share, however, exceeded expectations, with the party securing 55.4 per cent against a projected range of 43 to 48 per cent.
The margin of victory in Bagalkot turned out to be significantly higher than anticipated. While the projection had placed the margin between 2,000 and 3,500 votes, the final margin was around 22,332 votes.
In Davanagere South, the predictions also remained largely accurate. The Congress vote share was projected between 43 and 51 per cent, and the final figure stood at 43.9 per cent. The BJP was expected to secure between 42 and 50 per cent but ended with 40.3 per cent.
The analysis had also identified the role of SDPI as a potential spoiler in the constituency. While its vote share was estimated around 6 per cent, the party eventually secured around 12 per cent of the vote.
The margin of victory in Davanagere South was predicted to be between 1,500 and 2,600 votes. The actual margin was higher at around 5,708 votes, though the contest remained relatively close as anticipated.
Overall, the performance of Vartha Bharati–Sankalp stood out for correctly identifying the winning parties in both seats and maintaining close accuracy in vote share estimates, with only limited deviations in specific cases.
