'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah... Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa
1 year, 10 months ago

'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah... Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa

India TV News  

'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah. Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa Campaigning in the state ahead of next month's elections, Yediyurappa said that Jagadish Shettar is going to be defeated and there candidate will win 101 per cent. Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP veteran and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday exuberated confidence that Jagadish Shettar will be defeated in the Hubli-Dharwad seat and his party's candidate Mahesh Tenginkai is going to win 101 per cent. Yediyurappa further said that he has promised PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah that BJP will be back in power in Karnataka by winning more than 120 seats. I have promised PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah that BJP will be back in power in Karnataka by winning more than 120 seats.

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Election results 2024 | Samajwadi Party makes comeback in Uttar Pradesh as INDIA bloc leads over NDA
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024 | Samajwadi Party makes comeback in Uttar Pradesh as INDIA bloc leads over NDA

The Hindu  

The Samajwadi Party and Congress of the INDIA bloc are leading in 34 and 7 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, the Election Commission's data for polls to the 80 parliamentary constituencies showed. Among the prominent leaders who have taken comfortable leads over their rivals is Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party …

After first two phases of LS polls, Modi is ahead: Amit Shah in Andhra Pradesh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After first two phases of LS polls, Modi is ahead: Amit Shah in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dharmavaram: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the campaign trail in Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday said after the first two phases of the general elections in the country, Narendra Modi has hit a century and was moving forward towards getting over 400 seats. Addressing a poll rally in Dharmavaram Assembly constituency in the state, Shah also attacked Chief Minister Y …

'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi': Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa amid reports of dissent
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi': Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa amid reports of dissent

Hindustan Times  

Amid discontent among workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the candidacy from Belagavi district, former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday that the local leaders had no objection to Jagadish Shettar’s candidacy but expected nomination of a leader from the district. Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa with BJP candidate from Belagavi Lok Sabha …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: No question of rebellion in BJP in Karnataka, says B.S. Yediyurappa
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: No question of rebellion in BJP in Karnataka, says B.S. Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

March 27, 2024 03:52 pm | Updated 05:19 pm IST - Belagavi There is no question of rebellion in the BJP, either in Belagavi or elsewhere, over the distribution of tickets, according to B.S. He had arrived in Belagavi to listen to local BJP leaders who are apparently upset at the party nominating Jagadish Shettar. It is believed that the …

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls
1 year ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls
1 year ago

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls

News 18  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

BJP leaders hold meetings against candidature of Jagadish Shettar from Belagavi
1 year ago

BJP leaders hold meetings against candidature of Jagadish Shettar from Belagavi

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leaders held two emergency meetings in Belagavi on Friday, following reports that the high command may replace MP Mangala Angadi with Jagadish Shettar, former CM. Party sources say that Mr. Kadadi had been empowered to speak to the Delhi leaders while former MLA Anil Benake had been asked to speak to the State-level party leaders. In the morning, …

Congress benefitted from my joining: Shettar after rejoining Karnataka BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress benefitted from my joining: Shettar after rejoining Karnataka BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Congress benefitted from my presence during the assembly polls, former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar claimed on Friday, a day after rejoining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shivakumar hits out at BJP “I’m in talks with several leaders, many are looking at us, I don’t want to reveal names,’’ Shivakumar told reporters while accusing the BJP of making all efforts …

Shettar Ghar Wapsi aimed at boosting BJP morale ahead of LS polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Shettar Ghar Wapsi aimed at boosting BJP morale ahead of LS polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who parted ways with the BJP nine months ago to join the Congress, made a surprising return to the BJP fold on Thursday. While Shettar's individual influence in the region may not be a game-changer for BJP, his return holds broader implications for the party, resonating among party workers, dissatisfied leaders within both BJP …

‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress hit out at former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar for rejoining the BJP, terming his move as a "breach of trust" and questioning his conscience. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the Congress treated Shettar with respect, after he joined the party ahead of last year's Assembly polls, while the …

Shettar exit: DK Shivakumar calls on Savadi in swift move
1 year, 1 month ago

Shettar exit: DK Shivakumar calls on Savadi in swift move

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The return of former chief minister Jagadish Shettar to the BJP came as a shocker to the Congress, with even Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar claiming that he had no clue about it. Evidently, as soon as Shettar joined the BJP in New Delhi, Shivakumar reached out to former DCM Laxman Savadi and held talks to …

BJP to Congress & Back: The 'Ghar Wapsi' of Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP to Congress & Back: The 'Ghar Wapsi' of Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar

The Quint  

It was at the peak of the Karnataka Assembly election campaigns in April 2023 that former chief minister Jagadish Shettar gave a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party by snapping their three-decade-old ties – citing "ill-treatment and humiliation" – and joining the Congress party. Elated Congress leaders had arranged for a chartered flight for him to reach Bengaluru from his …

‘No injustice to Shettar in Congress, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

‘No injustice to Shettar in Congress, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

After former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar quit the Congress and rejoined the BJP on Thursday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that no injustice was done to Shettar in Congress and he was treated with respect. READ | Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who had joined the Congress …

DK Shivakumar: Shettar Treated with Respect in Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

DK Shivakumar: Shettar Treated with Respect in Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday stated that former Chief Minister and Congress MLC Jagadeesh Shettar who rejoined Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi, had told them he was insulted by BJP leaders denying him a ticket to contest 2023 Assembly election and that he would not return to the BJP again. Chief …

Jagadish Shettar former Karnataka CM quits Congress, returns to BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

Jagadish Shettar former Karnataka CM quits Congress, returns to BJP

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Jagadish Shettar re-joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on January 25, about a year after quitting the saffron party and joining the Congress. Mr. Shettar had switched to the Congress after being denied a ticket by the BJP ahead of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections in May 2023. What CM said about Jagadish …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, 9 months after switching to Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, 9 months after switching to Congress

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister Jagadish Shettar rejoined the Bhartiya Janata Party on January 25, nine months after switching to the Congress. When Jagadish Shettar left the BJP in April 2023, he said he was humiliated by the senior leaders of the BJP and that his decision to quit the saffron party was final. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had …

Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again
1 year, 1 month ago

Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again

Hindustan Times  

Lingayat leader and former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar who left the BJP ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Election in 2023 as he was denied a ticket rejoined the party. While speculations were rife that Jagadish Shettar -- whose association with the BJP was long and his last-minute switch ahead of the state election was rather shocking -- would again …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party

India TV News  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who had joined Congress before the 2023 Assembly elections, rejoined BJP in the presence of former CM-senior party leader BS Yediyurappa and state BJP President BY Vijayendra, at party Headquarters in Delhi. Siddaramaiah on Shettar rejoining BJP On Jagadish Shettar rejoining BJP, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said "Jagadish Shettar said that BJP insulted him by not …

Opinion: Shettar's return to BJP may herald more 'Ghar Wapsi' cases in Karnataka
1 year, 1 month ago

Opinion: Shettar's return to BJP may herald more 'Ghar Wapsi' cases in Karnataka

India Today  

Lord Rama’s ‘Ghar Wapsi’ to Ayodhya may have taken over 500 years, but Karnataka BJP’s infamous turncoat Jagadish Shettar did not wait for even 500 days to return to his ‘mother party’ after joining the Congress on the eve of April 2023 Assembly elections. As the whole country is witnessing reverberations of the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol, setting a …

Karnataka BJP weakened, claims KPCC chief
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka BJP weakened, claims KPCC chief

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka is weakened and it is evident by the fact that BJP leaders are making constant efforts to make former Chief Minister Jagadeesh Shettar, an incumbent Congress MLC, return to the party. Shivakumar said that both BJP and Janata Dal …

Wait and see the consequence: Jagadish Shettar on Vijayendra as Karnataka BJP chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Wait and see the consequence: Jagadish Shettar on Vijayendra as Karnataka BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

After the Bharatiya Janata Party appointed BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa as Karnataka state chief, Congress leader Jagadish Shettar the people need to wait and see the consequence of BJP's decision. After being appointed as Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the party president JP Nadda for entrusting him to lead the party in the state. Speaking …

BJP facing leadership crisis in Karnataka, says Shettar
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP facing leadership crisis in Karnataka, says Shettar

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said on Saturday, August 26, that the BJP is facing a leadership crisis in the State and many of its leaders are approaching the Congress to join the grand old party. The BJP’s position in the State will further deteriorate in the coming days, he said adding that many of its leaders who have suffered …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4

Hindustan Times  

Announcing that BJP will hold protests both inside and outside the Assembly during legislature session, demanding the Congress government in the state to implement its poll guarantees, veteran party leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will lead agitations in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, from July 4. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka chief minister …

Congress names ex-CM Jagadish Shettar as candidate for MLC bypolls in Karnataka
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress names ex-CM Jagadish Shettar as candidate for MLC bypolls in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The bypolls for three legislative council seats in Karnataka are set to happen on June 30 and the Congress party on Monday has announced its candidates. The party named former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar as one of the three candidates for the bypolls. Along with Jagadish Shettar, Tippannappa Kamaknoor and NS Boseraju are contesting in the MLC bypolls from the …

Opposition unity, an imperative to dethrone BJP in 2024 elections: Shettar
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition unity, an imperative to dethrone BJP in 2024 elections: Shettar

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who quit BJP and joined the Congress before the Assembly elections in Karnataka, said that Opposition unity was vital if the BJP was to be thwarted in the next year’s general elections. Mr. Shettar said there was a time when it was Congress versus all political parties but in recent times, it is the BJP …

Karnataka: Savadi, Shettar likely to get prominent posts
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Savadi, Shettar likely to get prominent posts

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Despite not being inducted into the Karnataka state cabinet, Laxman Savadi, former Deputy Chief Minister who joined the Congress party after quitting the BJP, is hopeful of getting significant role in the government. The visit of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, to Belagavi to meet Savadi has fuelled these rumors. Shivakumar reiterated the …

INTERVIEW | Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’
1 year, 9 months ago

INTERVIEW | Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’

The Hindu  

In his first interview after becoming Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah says the Karnataka election result is an indicator for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. In the Lok Sabha election of 2019, the BJP won more than 50 per cent of the votes from Karnataka, but in next year’s election, their vote share will decline substantially because Modi’s popularity is declining. “Communal …

Karnataka elections: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar suffers humiliating defeat
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka elections: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar suffers humiliating defeat

The Hindu  

In the election to Hubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly constituency, a contest referred to as a fight between the ‘Lingayat hurt sentiment’ card of former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and the ‘betrayal card’ of the BJP, Mr. Shettar has been handed out a shocking and humiliating defeat. Mr. Shettar’s rebellion had drawn the attention of the nation as the former Chief Minister, …

Former CM Shettar loses from Hubli-Dharwad central, Savadi wins in Athani
1 year, 10 months ago

Former CM Shettar loses from Hubli-Dharwad central, Savadi wins in Athani

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: Two prominent leaders of the North Karnataka region- Laxman Savadi and Jagadish Shettar who had recently quit BJP and joined Congress had grabbed everybody’s attention during the election. While former DCM Savadi succeeded in defeating BJP's Mahesh Kumathalli in Athani, Congress candidate Shettar lost his Hubli-Dharwad central seat for the first time. While Savadi was made MLC and also …

Karnataka Election Result 2023: BJP’s Vijayendra Yediyurappa win Shikaripura
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Election Result 2023: BJP’s Vijayendra Yediyurappa win Shikaripura

Live Mint  

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Shikaripura election results: BJP leader BY Vijayendra, son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa has from the Shikaripura assembly constituencyon Saturday. The BJP leader won the election by securing 49.07 per cent of the total vote in Shikaripura constituency. In 2018, Yediyurappa won this seat comfortably, beating Congress's Goni Malatesh by a huge margin of 35,397 …

Didn't expect this from you, says Owaisi after Sonia Gandhi campaigns for Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 10 months ago

Didn't expect this from you, says Owaisi after Sonia Gandhi campaigns for Jagadish Shettar

India Today  

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi attacked former Congress president Sonia Gandhi after she campaigned for Jagadish Shettar, who joined the party recently after breaking ties with BJP, in Karnataka's Hubballi. Addressing a rally in Hubballi on Saturday, Owaisi said he did not expect that Sonia Gandhi would campaign for Jagadish Shettar, who called him "a man from the …

Jagadish Shettar | Loyalist-turned-rebel
1 year, 10 months ago

Jagadish Shettar | Loyalist-turned-rebel

The Hindu  

Despite being a leader who occupied the posts of the Chief Minister of Karnataka, albeit for a few months, the leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly twice, and also the Speaker, Jagadish Shettar, 67, has always carried the image of a humble, down-to-earth politician who is accessible to all. However, when the BJP came to power on its own …

The Lingayat Hiccup for BJP in Kittur Karnataka: Stung by Rebellion, Can Saffron Party Ensure Victory Again?
1 year, 10 months ago

The Lingayat Hiccup for BJP in Kittur Karnataka: Stung by Rebellion, Can Saffron Party Ensure Victory Again?

News 18  

In a state where caste plays an important role in politics, Lingayats — a politically influential community in Karnataka — has a pivotal role with a potential to change the fortune of any political party in the state. Results of previous assembly elections in Mumbai-Karnataka — a Lingayat-dominated region comprising seven districts — stands as a testament to the community’s …

In Hubballi-Dharwad Central, the battle is between Shettar’s hurt sentiments and BJP’s betrayal card
1 year, 10 months ago

In Hubballi-Dharwad Central, the battle is between Shettar’s hurt sentiments and BJP’s betrayal card

The Hindu  

Hubballi Dharwad Central, the constituency which gave the State two Chief Ministers has drawn the attention of the nation this election as Mr. Shettar, who was considered a “soft spoken, loyal worker” of the saffron party, sprang a surprise by going against the party’s diktat. Six-time victory Being the senior most BJP and Lingayat leader from North Karnataka, Mr. Shettar …

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 10 months ago

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Yediyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of Karnataka to make way for Basavaraj Bommai on July 26, 2021, with tears in his eyes. However, since then, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah have spared no opportunity to publicly acknowledge Mr. Yediyurappa’s stature in Karnataka’s politics and have made him member of the Central Parliamentary Board and central …

'He Wants to be Ventilator for Rahul Gandhi?' From Shettar Loyalist to Nemesis, Tenginkai Set for New Role
1 year, 10 months ago

'He Wants to be Ventilator for Rahul Gandhi?' From Shettar Loyalist to Nemesis, Tenginkai Set for New Role

News 18  

Shouts of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Yediyurappa’ greet the media as we walk into Lingaraj Nagar Sadbhavna Bhawan where the former chief minister and one of the tallest BJP leaders is expected anytime to campaign for Mahesh Tenginkai — the party pick pitted opposite Jagadish Shettar. Till a few days ago, that is before the candidates’ list was declared …

'We did not deny a ticket to Shettar but..': BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai
1 year, 10 months ago

'We did not deny a ticket to Shettar but..': BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Mahesh Tenginkai who is facing former CM Jagadish Shettar at his constituency said that the party did not deny a ticket to him, but he denied party’s offer. ': BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai Speaking to news agency ANI, Mahesh said, “BJP denying a ticket to Jagadish Shettar is a lie. It is he who turned down the offer …

‘Jagadish Shettar will lose election, Hubballi has always voted for BJP’: Amit Shah
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Jagadish Shettar will lose election, Hubballi has always voted for BJP’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagdish Shettar, who recently left the BJP, "will lose the election" and asserted that Hubbali has always voted for BJP. "There'll be no loss, Jagdish Shettar will himself lose election, Hubballi has always voted for BJP & all workers of BJP are united," Shah said at a …

Karnataka Election 2023: NCP Announces First List of 9 Candidates, Drops Ajit Pawar from Star Campaigners List
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: NCP Announces First List of 9 Candidates, Drops Ajit Pawar from Star Campaigners List

News 18  

The Nationalist Congress Party on Friday announced the first list of nine candidates for the Karnataka assembly elections. In a big setback to BJP, former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar joined the Congress party recently, after tendering his resignation to the saffron party. Recently, he also figured in the Congress’ list of star campaigners for the Karnataka Assembly polls which …

Cong says ’BJP endorses illegal act’, as PM Modi dials Eshwarappa ahead of polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Cong says ’BJP endorses illegal act’, as PM Modi dials Eshwarappa ahead of polls

Live Mint  

Former deputy chief minister of Karnataka and Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa got a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on as the crucial state assembly election draws close amid an exodus of disgruntled senior BJP leaders on being denied a ticket. PM Modi calls Eshwarappa amid massive exodus Prime Minister Modi's call to Eshwarappa amid an exodus of …

When Jagadish Shettar defeated Basavaraj Bommai in 1994
1 year, 11 months ago

When Jagadish Shettar defeated Basavaraj Bommai in 1994

India Today  

Basavaraj Bommai and fellow Lingayat political leader Jagadish Shettar go back a very long way. Bommai is the Karnataka Chief Minister from the ruling BJP, hoping he can lead his party back to power in the elections due in May. Shettar was a BJP chief minister, who took charge in 2012 but failed to lead his party back to power …

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination for upcoming Karnataka polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination for upcoming Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday submitted his nomination from the Hubli-Dharwad-Central assembly constituency for the forthcoming Karnataka assembly elections. Jagadish Shettar has become the second leader to join the Congress after Laxman Savadi, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. Jagadish Shettar was welcomed into the Congress party in the presence of several prominent leaders, including the party chief …

B.L. Santosh ensured that I was denied BJP ticket for Karnataka Assembly elections, claims Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 11 months ago

B.L. Santosh ensured that I was denied BJP ticket for Karnataka Assembly elections, claims Jagadish Shettar

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who quit the BJP to join the Congress, believes that he was denied the ticket to contest the Assembly elections by the machinations of party national general secretary B.L. In 2004, after Vijay Sankeshwar resigned from the party, Mr Shettar got a request from late Arun Jaitley, who was then handling Karnataka for the BJP, …

Karnataka Polls: Cong releases 4th list of 7 candidates; Shettar gets ticket from Hubli-Dharwad-central
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Polls: Cong releases 4th list of 7 candidates; Shettar gets ticket from Hubli-Dharwad-central

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 : Congress on Tuesday released its fourth list of 7 candidates for the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023. Notably, the party also turned down the request of senior leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to contest from the second seat - Kolar. Meanwhile, former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Laxman Savadi have been welcomed with …

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Hours after former Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Jagadish Shetter joined the Congress, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai downplayed the move saying it would have “little impact” on the party. Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar speaks during a press conference as he joins the Congress in presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Bengaluru on Monday. Since Shettar is …

K’taka Polls: BJP Controlled by Few People, Says Ex-CM Jagdish Shettar, Claims He Was Humiliated
1 year, 11 months ago

K’taka Polls: BJP Controlled by Few People, Says Ex-CM Jagdish Shettar, Claims He Was Humiliated

News 18  

In an exclusive interview with CNN-NEWS18, former Karnataka chief minister Jagdish Shettar expressed disappointment with the BJP for sidelining him by denying him a ticket in the forthcoming assembly elections. According to an ANI report, Shettar joined Congress a day after he met top brass from the grand old party, including State in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, Leader of Opposition in …

History repeating after 24 years? Shivappa too had alleged insult by party after being pipped by Shettar in 1999
1 year, 11 months ago

History repeating after 24 years? Shivappa too had alleged insult by party after being pipped by Shettar in 1999

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar being denied party ticket to contest the Assembly polls and the subsequent rebellion by him has left several BJP leaders and functionaries wondering if history was repeating itself after 24 years. Mr. Shettar being denied ticket bears resemblance to the earlier episode of party veteran leader B.B. Mr. Shivappa had publicly asked why he was …

Karnataka Assembly election: BJP's third list out, Jagadish Shettar's seat goes to Mahesh Tenginkai
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Assembly election: BJP's third list out, Jagadish Shettar's seat goes to Mahesh Tenginkai

India Today  

The BJP has come out with its third list of candidates for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election scheduled to be held on May 10. The Hubbali-Central constituency, where ex-BJP leader and Congress's new entrant Jagadish Shettar wanted to contest, has been given to BJP general secretary Mahesh Tenginakai. After the BJP released the first list with names of 189 candidates, …

BJP falling like house of cards in Karnataka: Cong's swipe over Shettar joining party
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP falling like house of cards in Karnataka: Cong's swipe over Shettar joining party

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the BJP over former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar crossing over to it ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections, claiming the ruling party is "falling like a house of cards". Shettar joined the Congress in Bengaluru in the presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretaries K C Venugopal …

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