BJP's CR Kesavan questioned Mallikarjun Kharge's family decision to return a five-acre land allotment, suggesting fears of prosecution.

In a surprising turn, the Kharge family has chosen to return a five-acre plot in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park, following allegations of misappropriation and nepotism. This decision comes shortly after other political figures faced scrutiny over similar land allotments.

In a letter to KIADB CEO, Rahul Kharge, who is also the Chairman of Siddhartha Vihar Trust, wrote, 'We withdraw our proposal and request the board to cancel the allotment of CA site requested for the multiple skill development centre and research centre.

Kharge's family returns a five-acre plot amid suspicions and political allegations from BJP, questioning motives behind the decision. BJP demands Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's resignation for an unbiased inquiry into the allotment.

Rahul Kharge, son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, withdrew his request for a 5-acre land allotment in Bengaluru intended for a skill develop

The land was initially allotted to Kharge’s son, Rahul Kharge, in the Hardware Sector of the Hi-Tech Defence and Aerospace Park in Bagalur by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB).

The controversy began in March 2024, when the Karnataka Congress government granted land to the Siddhartha Vihar Trust, headed by Rahul Kharge. The BJP was quick to criticise the allotment, accusing the government of "misuse of power" and "nepotism".

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's family-run trust withdrew a request for a five-acre site in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park for a multi-skill development centre, following BJP's allegations of favoritism and an ongoing investigation.