After a case was filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a case linked to the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case, in his wife, in a letter to the MUDA commissioner, has offered to give up the plots that were allotted to her by the authority.

In her letter to MUDA, Parvathi offered to return the 14 plots allotted to her in Vijayanagar Phase 3 and 4 “in lieu of compensation for use of 3.16 acre land in Kesare Village.

“I wish to surrender and return the compensatory plots by cancelling the deeds of 14 plots executed in my favor by the Mysore Urban Development Authority,” read her letter to MUDA. “I am also handing over the possession of the plots back to the Mysore Urban Development Authority. Kindly take necessary steps in this regard as soon as possible,’ the letter read.

“Some may ask, why make such a decision at this stage? I made this decision on the very day the accusations arose. However, as the accusations regarding the MUDA plot allocation were politically motivated, some well-wishers advised that we should fight against this injustice and not fall prey to their schemes. That’s why I initially stepped back from returning the plots,” she said in her statement.

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“My husband, Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of the state, has upheld a strict code of ethics throughout his 40-year political career, remaining entirely free from any kind of blemish… To me, no house, plot, or wealth is more important than my husband’s honor, dignity, and peace of mind. After all these years in power, I have never sought any personal gain for myself or my family… I am not aware of my husband’s opinion on this matter, nor do I concern myself with what my son or other family members think,” the statement read.

“I humbly appeal to the leaders of all political parties and members of the media. Please do not drag the women of political families into controversy for the sake of settling political scores. Do not harm their dignity and honor by involving them in political disputes,” her statement read.

In a post on X, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his dismay over a political controversy involving his family. “My wife Parvathi has returned the plots of land that were given as compensation for land acquired by MUDA in Mysuru without going through formal procedures,” he said.

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Referring to accusations made by opposition parties, Siddaramaiah called them “fabricated” and born out of “political malice.” He emphasised that he has always stood firm against such “injustice” but acknowledged his wife’s distress over the situation. “This deeply saddens me,” he added, noting that Parvathi, who has long stayed out of public life, felt mentally harassed by the unfolding controversy. Siddaramaiah further said that he respects his wife’s decision to return the land.

It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to CM Siddaramaiah’s wife in the prime location of Mysuru city.

Last week, the Lokayukta police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi, his brother-in-law Mallikarjun Swamy, and one Devaraj, from whom Swamy purchased land that was later gifted to Parvathi. The FIR was lodged following a special court order in Bengaluru, directing the Lokayukta police to investigate allegations of irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites, valued at Rs 56 crore, to Parvathi by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

(With inputs from ANI)