Supreme Court rejects ED plea against Siddaramaiah’s wife in MUDA case, questions political motives
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) appeal challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife B M Parvati and State Minister Byrathi Suresh in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
According to a report by Live Law, the apex court declined to entertain the ED’s petition and raised concerns over the agency’s intent behind the investigation. "Why is the ED being used for political battles?" the bench reportedly asked, indicating strong disapproval of potential misuse of central investigative agencies for partisan purposes.
The Karnataka High Court had earlier quashed the ED’s case against Parvati and Suresh, citing lack of substantial grounds. The Supreme Court’s refusal to interfere further reinforces the High Court’s findings and puts a pause on the ED’s pursuit in the matter.
Further developments are awaited.
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Congress continues disciplinary action; four Youth Congress district presidents removed
Bengaluru: The Congress high command has continued disciplinary action following allegations of anti-party activities after the by-elections to the Davangere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies.
The All India Youth Congress Committee has taken action against four district presidents are Syed Afrid Pasha (Kolar), Ashok B. Nayak (Vijayanagar), Nikhil Raj (Tumakuru), and Syed Abrar (Mysuru City).
The order states that the leaders were found to be inactive in party activities and had failed to discharge their responsibilities effectively. They have been temporarily relieved of their duties.
Earlier, MLC Abdul Jabbar was suspended from primary membership over alleged anti-party activities during the Davangere South by-election, while senior leader and MLC Naseer Ahmed was relieved of his role as the Chief Minister’s political secretary.
The latest action has drawn reactions from some community leaders and party members, with concerns raised over the leadership’s decisions.
