Karnataka Ministers take exception to Governor's "show-cause notice" to CM on MUDA 'scam'
Bengaluru (PTI): Ministers in the Siddaramaiah Cabinet on Thursday took exception to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot issuing a "show-cause notice" to the Chief Minister asking him to explain why prosecution sanction must not be accorded in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam.'
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre saw it as a "conspiracy to topple a democratically elected government." "We will wage a legal and political battle", he said.
"We will take it legally," Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge told reporters.
Kharge said the notice has been served "without any information and without seeking clarification."
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Allahabad High Court directs Centre to decide on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship by December 19
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Union Home Ministry to decide on a petition regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. The Bench, led by Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, set a deadline of December 19, 2024, for the government to update the Court on the matter.
The petition, filed by S Vignesh Shishir, requests a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations that Rahul Gandhi holds British citizenship. Shishir claims that evidence, including confidential emails shared by VSS Sarma, suggests Gandhi may be a British citizen. However, due to UK data protection laws, the British government has not disclosed full details without Gandhi's consent.
During the November 25 hearing, Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey informed the Court that the Home Ministry is reviewing the representation. The Court directed the government to report on the status of the petition by the next hearing on December 19.
A similar petition challenging Rahul Gandhi's citizenship is pending before the Delhi High Court, where the matter will be heard after the Allahabad High Court's proceedings.
