Ramanagara (Karnataka) [India]: The Karnataka Revenue Department has begun an encroachment clearance drive near the farmhouse of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in Ramanagara district, following directives from the Karnataka High Court.
The action was initiated a day after the court ordered the removal of encroachments.
Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner Yeshwanth V. Gurukar confirmed that the matter remains under judicial review.
“There is a case in court. We’ll file the report to the court. The report is not in the public domain. I’m here as per the court order,” Gurukar told reporters.
Meanwhile, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy denied all allegations of land encroachment, claiming he had legally purchased the land 40 years ago. Before departing for New Delhi, Kumaraswamy stated he had not received any official notice and accused the Congress government of unfairly targeting him.
“I have never engaged in any illegal activities in my life. The land in question was purchased 40 years ago, and I will fight against this government’s conspiracy through legal means,” said Union Minister Kumaraswamy.
He further remarked, “I have served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka twice. I have never encroached on land, nor have I engaged in any illegal activities. This island I purchased 40 years ago. Even if the government wants to evict an ordinary citizen, a notice must be issued at least 15 days in advance as per the law. However, I have not received any notice or official communication till now.”
Kumaraswamy accused the Siddaramaiah-led government of corruption, alleging the administration was exploiting Bengaluru city.
“Everyone knows the kind of oppression this government is engaging in. It is looting Bengaluru city. For the first time in the country’s history, an SIT has been formed for such a case. Such actions will have consequences one day or the other,” he warned.
He further claimed to be the primary target of the Congress government.
“I have become the primary target of the Congress government. For them, it seems like no one else exists. I am closely observing all the developments. This land, which I purchased 40 years ago, has already undergone numerous investigations — over a hundred times. The scrutiny has been ongoing for four decades. If this is my situation, imagine the plight of ordinary citizens,” he added.
Kumaraswamy vowed to continue his legal fight and urged the media to report the facts accurately.
“This is land that I legally acquired 40 years ago. I will fight against the government’s actions within the framework of the law. No one needs to panic. However, the media must report the truth after verifying the facts,” he said.