MUDA Scam: Has Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara Fled India?

Bengaluru/New Delhi: As Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approached the High Court to challenge the Governor's sanction for his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam,' state Home Minister G. Parameshwar has mysteriously left India for an undisclosed foreign destination, Republic Kannada has learnt. 

The sudden departure has sparked speculation, particularly given the ongoing law and order concerns in the state, with protests erupting in several districts. Parameshwar’s departure comes just after a meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru. The absence of any official statement regarding the purpose or location of his visit has further fueled intrigue. As the second most senior minister in the Karnataka government, Parameshwar has long been seen as a contender for the Chief Minister’s post, especially if Siddaramaiah is forced to step down.