Delegation of Seers extends support to CM Siddaramaiah amid MUDA scam controversy

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, August 25, 2024: A delegation of seers from Dalit and backward class communities met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday, expressing their "unconditional moral support" following the recent decision by the Governor to grant prosecution sanction against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment ’scam’.

In a statement, the Chief Minister’s office conveyed the seers’ condemnation of what they described as "conspiracies" by the Central government and Raj Bhavan to destabilize the state government. The statement further emphasized the seers’ commitment to stand united with Siddaramaiah against these alleged attempts.

The delegation included prominent religious leaders such as Jagadguru Sri Niranjanananda Puri Swamiji of the Kaginele Kanaka Guru Peetha, Jagadguru Sri Shanthaveera Mahaswamiji of Sri Jagadguru Kunchitiga Mahasamsthana Math, Jagadguru Sri Immadi Siddarameshwar Swamiji of Bhovi Gurupeetha, and Jagadguru Sri Basavamurthy Madara Chennaiah Mahaswami of Madara Chennaiah Gurupeeth, among others.

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision on August 16 to sanction Siddaramaiah’s prosecution has posed a significant challenge to the Congress government, which has been in power for nearly 15 months.