MUDA chairman K Marigowda resigns amid controversy over site allotment to Karnataka CM's wife

K Marigowda, Chairman of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), resigned from his post on Wednesday following a controversy surrounding the irregular allotment of sites to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi B M. As per the information, Marigowda submitted his resignation to the Urban Development Department Secretary as the row gained attention.

"I have resigned following directions from the CM. Also, as I had health issues, I have resigned. There was no pressure on me, as I had health issues I have resigned," Marigowda told the media in Bengaluru. He further stated that the investigation into the matter is underway and it will continue. "It will be known from the probe whether there were any irregularities," Marigowda added.

More details to be added.

(With PTI inputs)