Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds first Cabinet meeting, gives 'in-principle' nod to honour poll promises
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds first Cabinet meeting, gives 'in-principle' nod to honour poll promises

India TV News  

First Karnataka Cabinet meet: Congress leader Siddaramaiah, who was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister in a grand ceremony in Bengaluru on Saturday, held the first Cabinet meet of his government. Poll promises to cost the exchequer about Rs 50,000 The new government at its maiden Cabinet meeting, soon after the swearing-in ceremony, accorded "in-principle" approval to the Congress' five 'guarantees' promised before the elections. While 61-year-old Shivakumar, who had earlier worked as a minister under Siddaramaiah, would also continue as the party's Karnataka state president till Parliamentary elections are over next year. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Rahul Gandhi, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attended the swearing-in ceremony, while former AICC president Sonia Gandhi was absent.

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CM Siddaramaiah Unveils Rs 327 Cr Cardiac Institute in Kalaburagi
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21 hours, 13 minutes ago

CM Siddaramaiah Unveils Rs 327 Cr Cardiac Institute in Kalaburagi

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURGI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating regional disparities across Karnataka, irrespective of areas such as Kalyana Karnataka, Mumbai Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, or Mysuru regions. Speaking at the inauguration of the new building of the 371-bed Kalaburagi branch of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, constructed at a cost of Rs 327.17 crore, the Chief Minister …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: The expansion of cabinet in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has triggered resentment among former ministers and some lawmakers from all the three Mahayuti allies – the Bharatijya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. Among the disgruntled leaders, is senior NCP leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who on Monday said that the denial of cabinet berth could …

Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years
1 week ago

Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR/MUMBAI: Ten days after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were sworn in on December 5 in Mumbai, 39 legislators from the three ruling parties took oath as ministers and ministers of state at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, …

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members

ABP News  

Guwahati, Dec 7 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expanded his cabinet with four BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers. Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the four new ministers - Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here. The induction of the four new ministers emphasises …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

CM Siddaramaiah may face pressure for cabinet rejig
1 month ago

CM Siddaramaiah may face pressure for cabinet rejig

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Pressure is likely to mount on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with regard to a reshuffle of the cabinet, with a dozen aspirants staking claim to portfolios, since they feel they deserve it. With Siddaramaiah himself facing a setback amid the ongoing MUDA scam case, and some of his cabinet colleagues too alleged to be involved in scams, the aspirants seem …

Karnataka CM, ministers prepare for winter session of state legislature
1 month ago

Karnataka CM, ministers prepare for winter session of state legislature

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the state government gearing up to conduct the winter session of the Legislature in the second week of December, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with his senior cabinet colleagues to discuss a range of issues, including proposed bills, ongoing political issues, and the strategy to counter the Opposition during the session, which is due to commence in …

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove his government.He said none of the Congress MLAs agreed with it, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him. Siddaramaiah asked after inaugurating public works worth Rs 470 crore in the T …

People of Kalyana Karnataka pin high hopes on Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi
3 months, 1 week ago

People of Kalyana Karnataka pin high hopes on Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi

The Hindu  

The people of Kalyana Karnataka region are pinning high hopes on the State Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi district scheduled on Tuesday. The last Cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi to discuss issues related to the region was in 2014 during the first stint of Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister. At the Cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi in November 2014, a decision …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
3 months, 1 week ago

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2024 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ On September 12, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court reserved its judgment after concluding its hearing in the case where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Even while the Karnataka High Court was …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple the state government. In 2008 and 2019, they came to power through ‘Operation Lotus’ and backdoor entry,” the Chief Minister said. This has resulted in a 1.66 per cent loss to the state,” the Chief Minister said. “If Union …

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is back from New Delhi, armed with a strategy to take on an aggressive opposition, which was looking to nail him in the Valmiki corporation funds scam and allegations in the MUDA site allocation. With the Congress high command’s backing, Siddaramaiah appears ready to challenge the BJP. Siddaramaiah and DyCM DK Shivakumar had been summoned to …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have called a meeting with party office bearers and party workers on July 6, said an official release on Thursday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6 According to an official release, "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Saturday. The …

Shivakumar mocks demand for 3 more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shivakumar mocks demand for 3 more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Thursday mocked demand from some Ministers to create three more posts of Deputy Chief Minister, saying they will get no "solution" by discussing it before the media.Some of the Ministers have been pitching for leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities to be given the post of Deputy Chief Minister. According to …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State

News 18  

A group of ministers from the Siddaramaiah government seeking more deputy chief ministers into the Karnataka cabinet will carry out a ‘Chalo Delhi’ campaign to impress upon the Congress high command to heed to their request. The demand for more DyCMs came from senior leaders like state Home Minister Dr G Parmeshwara, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, Public Works Minister Satish …

Congress ministers again push for three more deputy CMs in Karnataka
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress ministers again push for three more deputy CMs in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

With demand for three more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka once again coming to the fore, the State Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Monday said the party's central leadership will take a call. Some of the Ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led cabinet have been pitching for deputy chief minister posts to be given to leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority …

Six newly elected MLAs take oath in Himachal
6 months, 1 week ago

Six newly elected MLAs take oath in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Vidhan Sabha speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the six newly elected MLAs--four from the Congress and two from the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, ministers and members of the Vidhan Sabha attended the …

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term and further said that the people of Karnataka are hoping to receive its due share and support during the new term. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati …

Jayant Chaudhary, Anupriya Patel, among 10 members from UP in Modi Cabinet 3.0 | Check List
6 months, 1 week ago

Jayant Chaudhary, Anupriya Patel, among 10 members from UP in Modi Cabinet 3.0 | Check List

India TV News  

Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Sunday for his third term in a row, scripting history, equalling the feat of the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The NDA faced serious reverses in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh while the I.N.D.I.A bloc made massive gains with Akhilesh Yadav's …

Modi Cabinet 3.0 holds first meeting after swearing-in | WATCH VIDEO
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi Cabinet 3.0 holds first meeting after swearing-in | WATCH VIDEO

India TV News  

Modi Cabinet 3.0: The newly formed Modi government, 3.0, held its first cabinet meeting on Monday evening. The first meeting of the Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modiat the prime minister's 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, residence. Several newly inducted ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishanker, JP Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, H D Kumaraswamy, and Manohar Lal …

State Cabinet formation likely to be a herculean task
6 months, 2 weeks ago

State Cabinet formation likely to be a herculean task

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: With the TDP-led NDA registering a landslide victory, bagging close to 165 MLA seats out of the total 175 in the State Assembly, the formation of the Cabinet is likely to be a herculean task to TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu, who is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister soon. Though sources in the JSP indicated …

‘No need to learn patriotism from BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No need to learn patriotism from BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Claiming that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party did not participate in the country's freedom struggle, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said "we don't need to learn patriotism from the BJP." Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru Replying to the debate on the budget in the Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "RSS did not participate in the …

Polls for 4 Rajya Sabha seats today in Karnataka, nail-biting finish on cards
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Polls for 4 Rajya Sabha seats today in Karnataka, nail-biting finish on cards

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Congress on Monday moved all its MLAs to a hotel in Manyata Business Park to prevent any last minute poaching a day before the elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka on Tuesday. Kalyana Karnataka Pragati Paksha chief and MLA Janardhan Reddy meets chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Monday. JD leader and former …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Urges Communication Strategy for Government Achievements
10 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Urges Communication Strategy for Government Achievements

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Emphasizing the crucial role of effective communication in conveying government achievements to the public, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged Congress workers to actively engage with the community and highlight the success of government programs. Addressing party workers at the Convention in Mangaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah candidly acknowledged the party's shortcomings in the 2018 assembly election, attributing the defeat to a …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that MLAs and MPs from the state will stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the central government’s tax devolution policies, according to an official letter. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, state home minister G Parameshwara, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and others during the party …

Sharma expands cabinet, 22 MLAs take oath as ministers in Rajasthan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharma expands cabinet, 22 MLAs take oath as ministers in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirodi Lal Meena were among 22 MLAs sworn in as ministers on Saturday as newly appointed Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expanded his cabinet. Newly appointed Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expands cabinet. Kirodi Lal Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, …

Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma cabinet expanded with 22 new ministers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma cabinet expanded with 22 new ministers

Op India  

The swearing-in ceremony of the Rajasthan state cabinet took place on Saturday at the Raj Bhavan in Jaipur. The swearing-in ceremony of the council of ministers took place after Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Governor Kalraj Mishra and sought permission for cabinet expansion. Kirodi Lal Meena, Madan Dilawar, Gajendra Singh Khinvasar, Babulal kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, …

Rajasthan cabinet: Rajyavardhan Rathore, Kirodi Lal Meena take oath | Full list
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan cabinet: Rajyavardhan Rathore, Kirodi Lal Meena take oath | Full list

Hindustan Times  

Nearly a month after the announcement of the assembly election results in Rajasthan, 22 MLAs were sworn in as state ministers on Saturday for chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's cabinet. Among those who took the oath were Kirodi Lal Meena, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, and Gajendra Singh Khimsar. List of MLAs who took oath as ministers today MLAs inducted into the …

Rajasthan Cabinet Expansion: BJP MLAs to Take Oath at Raj Bhavan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan Cabinet Expansion: BJP MLAs to Take Oath at Raj Bhavan

News 18  

Nearly a month after the Rajasthan election results were declared, several BJP MLAs will be inducted into the cabinet on Saturday. Governor Kalraj Mishra will administer the oath of office to the BJP MLAs at a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Mishra at Raj Bhavan and sought his permission for the swearing-in ceremony, according …

Rajasthan Cabinet formed with swearing-in of 22 Ministers at Raj Bhavan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan Cabinet formed with swearing-in of 22 Ministers at Raj Bhavan

The Hindu  

Nearly a month after the formation of the BJP government in Rajasthan, 12 Cabinet Ministers and 10 Ministers of State were sworn in at a ceremony in Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on December 30. Governor Kalraj Mishra administered the oath of office to the newly inducted Ministers, who included former Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and former Rajya Sabha Member …

MP Cabinet expansion: 28 BJP MLAs, including Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel take oath as ministers
11 months, 4 weeks ago

MP Cabinet expansion: 28 BJP MLAs, including Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel take oath as ministers

India TV News  

The new Madhya Pradesh Cabinet expanded today. A total of 28 BJP leaders took oath as ministers today at a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan. As many as 18 leaders including Pradhuman Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel, Kailash Vijayvargiya and Vishwas Sarang took oath as cabinet ministers. CM Mohan Yadav met Prime Minister Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda and all …

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Expands Cabinet, Inducts Nine New Ministers
1 year ago

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Expands Cabinet, Inducts Nine New Ministers

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday expanded his cabinet with induction of nine new ministers, three of whom are first time MLAs. Three first time MLAs, ex-bureaucrat O P Choudhury, Tikam Verma, and Laxmi Rajwade were among the nine new ministers who were sworn-in by governor Biswabhusan Harichandan in the Raj Bhavan here in the afternoon. First …

Chhattisgarh CM chairs 1st cabinet meet, promises 1.8 mn houses under PMAY
1 year ago

Chhattisgarh CM chairs 1st cabinet meet, promises 1.8 mn houses under PMAY

Business Standard  

In the recently concluded state assembly elections, while the BJP won 54 of the 90 seats, the Congress, which had won 68 seats in 2018, was reduced to 35 seats Newly-inducted Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday chaired his first cabinet meeting of the newly-formed Bharatiya Janata Party government in which he said that the first task will …

Siddaramaiah sets target of winning at least 20 seats in Karnataka in next year's Lok Sabha elections
1 year, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah sets target of winning at least 20 seats in Karnataka in next year's Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday set a target of winning at least 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state in next year's Parliamentary elections. The Chief Minister convened a meeting of his cabinet and reviewed preparation of 2024 Lok Sabha elections. They also discussed the severe drought situation in the state and no aid coming from the Centre, Transport …

'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs, what will they do...': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar
1 year, 1 month ago

'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs, what will they do...': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar

India TV News  

Janta Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy took a swipe at Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the latter's chief ministerial ambitions. The former chief minister said, "Why should they unnecessarily say, ‘10 people are coming, five people are coming’, ‘They are ready’ and ‘discussions MLAs) have already taken place under the leadership of Krishnappa’. Reacting to JD leader's comment, Shivakumar said …

PM Modi's call against caste politics an incitement to oppose reservation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi's call against caste politics an incitement to oppose reservation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the former's clarion call against caste politics in his Dussehra address was an incitement to oppose reservation on the lines of caste. READ | ‘One who does not know how to dance blames the stage’: Karnataka CM reacts to Kumaraswamy's allegations Addressing a huge …

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: 'Central leadership of Congress to decide', says CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: 'Central leadership of Congress to decide', says CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: Amid talks about possible Cabinet reshuffle within the ruling party circles, and Ministerial aspirants openly expressing their aspirations, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said the Congress central leadership would decide on this. Charging the Bharatiya Janata Party with pushing the state to financial bankruptcy and debt while in power, Siddaramaiah said he was ready to present a …

Madhya Pradesh cabinet gets 3 new ministers ahead of assembly polls
1 year, 3 months ago

Madhya Pradesh cabinet gets 3 new ministers ahead of assembly polls

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday expanded his cabinet by inducting three BJP MLAs as ministers just months ahead of the state assembly polls to be held by the end of the year. Former minister and a four-time MLA from Rewa, Rajendra Shukla, a Brahmin leader, Gaurishankar Bisen, a seven-time legislator from Balaghat in the Mahakoshal region …

Karnataka Congress Leaders Deny 'Operation Hasta' Buzz, But Ghar Wapsi of MLAs May Give Party Upper 'Hand'
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka Congress Leaders Deny 'Operation Hasta' Buzz, But Ghar Wapsi of MLAs May Give Party Upper 'Hand'

News 18  

Only those who can accept the Congress ideology and are acceptable to the top leadership may even be considered if they want to switch over from the BJP, said a senior leader from Karnataka’s ruling party, putting to rest the speculation of Operation Hasta. Anybody who wants to join the Congress will have to go through an agnipariksha as allegiance …

BJP MLA meets Siddaramaiah, Adds to Speculation
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP MLA meets Siddaramaiah, Adds to Speculation

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Amid speculation that some of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislators would join the Congress in Karnataka, BJP MLA and former minister S.T. However, the BJP MLA stated that he had met the Chief Minister to discuss various developments related to his assembly constituency - Yeshwanthpur in Bengaluru city. Yediyurappa, a couple of days back and to pacify Somashekar, BJP …

Karnataka: Shivakumar indicates changes in Cabinet in future, new state Congress team
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Shivakumar indicates changes in Cabinet in future, new state Congress team

India TV News  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday hinted that there might be changes in the cabinet in the future and said that the state unit of Congress will be revamped to build a new team. Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President, said this at the general body meeting of KPCC. Later, in his address, senior …

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held discussions with Congress legislators from six districts amid reports of discontent brewing within the ruling party regarding development work in their constituencies and the functioning of the government and its ministers. The meeting gains significance amid brewing discontent within the ruling party, with as many as 30 legislators reportedly having written to Chief …

Karnataka CM, Dy. CM hold meeting with Congress legislators; promise release of funds in phased manner
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM, Dy. CM hold meeting with Congress legislators; promise release of funds in phased manner

The Hindu  

In a move to douse discontent among the Congress MLAs and ensure unity in the party ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections next year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday held marathon meetings with MLAs and district in-charge Ministers of six districts and assured them of releasing funds for development works in a phased …

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for next three days
1 year, 4 months ago

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for next three days

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar will hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for the next three days in a bid to make the party strong ahead of the Lok Sabha elections slated to take place this year, party insiders said. These meetings with the district in-charge ministers, other ministers from districts concerned and MLAs and …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi first time after becoming CM on Aug 3
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi first time after becoming CM on Aug 3

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. First meeting with PM This was his first meeting with the Prime Minister, after the Congress formed the government in the state under his leadership, following victory in the Assembly polls in May. The Chief Minister along with state Congress leaders and Ministers held a meeting …

CM Siddaramaiah Tables Karnataka Budget, Announces
1 year, 5 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah Tables Karnataka Budget, Announces

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the state budget in the assembly after Congress won polls in the May 10 elections. Siddaramaiah created a record of sorts by presenting his 14th budget in the Assembly as Finance Minister, surpassing the mark of late Ramakrishna Hegde, a former CM, who had presented 13 budgets. Karnataka Budget Highlights Presenting the 2023-2024 …

Bihar Congress hopeful of getting two more Cabinet berths after Shimla meeting
1 year, 5 months ago

Bihar Congress hopeful of getting two more Cabinet berths after Shimla meeting

The Hindu  

After the successful Opposition meeting in Patna attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, its party leaders in Bihar are hopeful of getting two more ministerial berths in the State Cabinet, their long-pending demand. After the Opposition meeting got over in Patna on June 23, Mr. Gandhi asked Mr. Kumar when he was making Congress leaders Ministers. Cabinet composition At present, …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt appoints district in-charge ministers; DK Shivakumar gets Bengaluru City – India TV
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt appoints district in-charge ministers; DK Shivakumar gets Bengaluru City – India TV

India TV News  

Bengaluru: The Siddaramaiah government on Friday allotted various districts to the Cabinet Ministers. This comes 20 days after the government came into power. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has been given the responsibility of Bengaluru City. Here is the full list of ministers appointed as in charge of districts DK Shivakumar - Bengaluru City G Parameshwara - Tumakuru H …

Full list of Karnataka ministers and their portfolios
1 year, 6 months ago

Full list of Karnataka ministers and their portfolios

The Hindu  

Two days after the Cabinet expansion exercise, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 29 allocated portfolios to all ministers and kept for himself important portfolios of Finance, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Intelligence, IT/BT, Infrastructure Development and Information. Eight-time MLA and Minister Ramalinga Reddy received Transport, which is again a major portfolio given the government’s promise to provide free …

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