BJP accuses Kharge family of land grabbing in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised allegations against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his son, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge, claiming their involvement in a land-related controversy linked to the Siddharth Vihar Trust.
According to BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari, the trust associated with the Kharge family was allegedly used to acquire land from individuals as well as prime industrial plots in Karnataka. He further alleged that those in positions of power misused their influence in the process, with the total value of the disputed land estimated to be over ₹100 crore.
The allegations have triggered a fresh political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress, with the ruling party accusing senior Congress leaders of corruption and abuse of power. The Congress party, however, has not yet issued a detailed response to the claims.
The Siddharth Vihar Trust, which has previously been associated with charitable and religious activities, has now come under political scrutiny following these allegations.
As the controversy gains attention, political tensions in Karnataka are expected to intensify, with both parties likely to escalate their exchanges over the issue in the coming days.
