Vijayendra’s BJP President of Karnataka. ,,,, Image source: Special arrangement
Ranya Rao’s case fell into a political controversy on Sunday (March 10, 2025) after BJP state unit chairman Vijayendra was suspected of being involved in the ruling Congress party of “the famous minister of the Sidalamaya government.”
Mr Vijayendra said it was not surprising that media reports that the minister was involved in “one of the biggest gold robberies recently”. He claimed that Ranya Rao could not violate the procedures by violating the influential figures of the Karnataka government by violating the agreement.
Vijayendra said in an article on X: “Just as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would have received intelligence reports to point out suspicious ministers and their involvement, the government’s attempt to cover up those responsible would only cover up the CBI, especially with the current involvement of the CBI.
According to comments received by the Income Intelligence Agency (DRI), the CBI has registered a case and launched an investigation on March 8 involving gold smuggling rackets with international links.
Land allocated to Ranya during the BJP regime
Mr Vijayendra’s comments were published on the second day of the Karnataka Industrial Zone Development Board (KIADB) that stated that the BJP government allocated land to Ranya Rao in February 2023 to establish a steel factory in Tumakuru.
KIADB CEO Mahesh clarified M/S KSiroda India Pvt. The company limited company associated with Ranya Rao was allocated 12 acres on January 2, 2023, when the BJP government led by Basavaraj Bommai was in power.
The land is located in Sira Industrial Zone, Tumakuru District, and was approved at the 137th State Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) meeting held on the same day. According to the press release, the company has proposed a proposal to build a manufacturing unit for steel TMT bars, poles and related products, with an investment of Rs 13.8 crore. The project is expected to generate about 160 jobs.
publishing – March 10, 2025 at 2:06 pm
