CM Bommai meets Amit Shah, discusses state issues amid pressure to expand cabinet
New Delhi, Feb 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed state developments, amid pressure to carry out a cabinet reshuffle soon.
Bommai, who is on a two-day visit to the national capital, gave a summary of the achievements of his government over the past six months.
"At the same time, the CM discussed the state of affairs (in Karnataka) with Amit Shah ji," an official statement said.
Bommai also submitted a study conducted by ISAAC on benefits of the pro-people schemes on the poor, it said.
Shah appreciated the achievements of the state government in the meeting, it added.
Earlier during the day, the chief minister said that he would discuss cabinet reshuffle with the top party leaders provided he gets an appointment.
"These issues can be discussed if the central leadership gives time. I cannot share immediately. I can share only after the meeting and before leaving (to Bengaluru)," he told reporters adding, "I will meet them if they confirm."
Bommai is under pressure to expand or rejig his cabinet soon. However, as per sources, it will be done after the upcoming assembly elections in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Manipur.
There are currently 30 ministers in the Karnataka Cabinet, including the chief minister, against the sanctioned strength of 34.
The chief minister plans to meet BJP National President J P Nadda on Tuesday to discuss political developments in the state.
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ED attaches Rs 300-crore worth assets in MUDA-linked money laundering case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached more than 140 units of immovable assets worth about Rs 300 crore in a MUDA-linked money laundering case involving Karnataka Chief Minster Siddaramaiah and others.
The attachment is part of a money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in land allotment by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
The attached properties are registered in the name of various individuals who are working as real-estate businessmen and agents, the federal agency said in a statement.
"It is alleged that Siddaramaiah used his political influence to get compensation for 14 sites in the name of his wife Smt. BM Parvathi in lieu of 3 acres 16 guntas of land acquired by MUDA
"The land was originally acquired by MUDA for Rs 3,24,700. The compensation in the form of 14 sites at posh locality is worth Rs 56 crore." it alleged.
The role of ex-MUDA commissioner D B Natesh has emerged as "instrumental" in the illegal allotment of compensation sites to Parvathi, it said.
