Explained: What Is MUDA Row In Which Siddaramaiah Will Be Prosecuted

The BJP has been campaigning against Siddaramaiah over the alleged MUDA scam and demanding his resignation.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces a big challenge as the Governor has sanctioned his prosecution over alleged irregularities in the site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The BJP has been campaigning against the Chief Minister and his government over the alleged land scam and demanding his resignation. Siddaramaiah has denied all charges against him and his wife BM Parvathi.

The MUDA land scam row pertains to the allotment of compensatory land parcels to Siddaramaiah's wife when he was the chief minister. Social activists allege irregularities in the process that allegedly caused loss worth crores to the state exchequer. Top officials in the MUDA and revenue department are also named in the case.

At least three activists -Pradeep Kumar, TJ Abraham, and Snehamayi Krishna - had requested Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for action against the chief minister.