Congress leaders try to lay siege to CM Bommai\'s residence
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress leaders try to lay siege to CM Bommai\'s residence

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Congress leaders on Saturday tried to lay siege to the residence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Race Course road in Bengaluru city demanding his resignation on moral grounds over the Lokayukta trapping of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Veerupakshappa Madal’s son Prashanth Madal, Chief Accountant of Bangalore Water Supplies and Sewage Board on Thursday. Meanwhile, Congress leaders took to poster campaign in Bengaluru city against Veerupakshappa Madal over the Lokayukta trapping. Demanding immediate arrest of Veerupakshappa and resignation of Chief Minister, the Congress protest which was led by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala, Ramalinga Reddy, Priyank Kharge and others. Police took the leaders into custody when they tried to lay siege to the CM’s residence on Race Course road in Bengaluru city.

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Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'intimidating, grievously hurting' BJP MPs: Sources
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Case against Rahul Gandhi for 'intimidating, grievously hurting' BJP MPs: Sources

India Today  

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday based on a complaint filed by BJP MP Hemang Joshi, as per sources. BJP leaders Hemang Joshi, Anurag Thakur, and Bansuri Swaraj visited the Parliament Street Police Station to file a complaint against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. In his complaint, Joshi alleged, "At around 10 …

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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1 week ago

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka information technology minister Priyank Kharge on Monday called for an investigation into allegations that BJP state president BY Vijayendra attempted to bribe Anwar Manippady, former Karnataka state minorities commission chairman, with ₹150 crore to suppress a report on Waqf property encroachments. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering …

Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest

Op India  

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party president Vijayendra Yediyurappa criticised the state government over the police lathi charge on the Lingayat Panchamasali community during their protest for reservation, calling it an example of the arrogance of the CM Siddaramaiah-led government. Vijayendra’s response came after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP leader tried to bribe Anwar Manippady with Rs …

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday issued notices to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and others on an appeal by CM Siddaramaiah, questioning the September 24 order of a single judge upholding the consent given by the governor to conduct an investigation against him and others in the MUDA case. The court also issued notices to the governor and others …

Lokayukta Clears Bommai Govt of 40% Commission Allegations, Claims BJP
1 month, 1 week ago

Lokayukta Clears Bommai Govt of 40% Commission Allegations, Claims BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Saturday stated that its previous government in Karnataka got a clean chit by the sleuths of Karnataka Lokayukta over 40 percent commission allegation in availing contractors made by a contractor against the then State Government led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. The allegation was made by then Vice-President of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association …

Siddaramaiah will face jail soon, says Yediyurappa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah will face jail soon, says Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP Parliamentary Committee member BS Yediyurappa declared that the time for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to face jail is imminent. Speaking during a roadshow in Sandur constituency today, Yediyurappa alleged that Siddaramaiah and his wife are embroiled in the MUDA scam and the case is currently under investigation by the Lokayukta. Once the CBI takes …

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubbali: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday commended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for cooperating with the law by appearing before the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru regarding the MUDA case. Meanwhile, Karnataka State Minister MB Patil confirmed that CM Siddaramaiah fully cooperated with the Lokayukta Police and dismissed BJP protests as mere "drama." The Lokayukta investigation into the MUDA scam …

CM Siddaramaiah: Bommai government took bribes while counting bodies during COVID-19
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah: Bommai government took bribes while counting bodies during COVID-19

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: With less than a week left for campaigning for the by-polls to three Assembly seats in the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched a vociferous attack on BJP and its leaders. Attacking BJP candidate Bharat’s father and former CM Basavaraj Bommai, Siddaramaiah said the Bommai government took bribes even while counting bodies during Covid. On the Waqf issue, …

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict
2 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict

Hindustan Times  

BJP workers on Tuesday staged protests in several parts of Karnataka demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, hours after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The protests were organised in Siddaramaiah's home district of Mysuru, Hubballi …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/GADAG : Taking a serious exception to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet’s ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday termed it an intimidating tactic by the state government following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah. Talking to media persons here on Saturday, Joshi said that instead of seeking …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA case was a conspiracy by BJP and JDS to destabilise the Congress government by targeting him personally. “Investigations against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former ministers Janardhana Reddy, Murugesh Nirani and Shashikala Jolle were completed, but the governor did not give permission to file …

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more

The Hindu  

High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Two YSRCP MPs of Rajya Sabha resign, party set to lose ground in Upper House YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha members Mopidevi Venkataramana and Beeda Mastan Rao have submitted their resignations to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar at New Delhi on Thursday. Kangana Ranaut meets BJP chief Nadda days …

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Congress state president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced here on Tuesday that Congress will organise a Rajbhavan Chalo on August 31 to urge Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to sanction prosecution against BJP and JDS leaders who are facing criminal charges. He said appeals are pending before the governor, seeking permission to prosecute Union Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy, …

BJP wants CM to resign, protests across Karnataka
4 months ago

BJP wants CM to resign, protests across Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP leaders on Thursday staged protests across the state, demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation over the MUDA site allotment case, and action against Congress leaders who made objectionable comments against Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot. Former deputy chief minister and MLA Dr CN Ashwath Narayan said the CM should resign in the state’s interest, but is adamant about continuing …

HD Kumaraswamy unfazed by prosecution threat amid mining land allocation case
4 months ago

HD Kumaraswamy unfazed by prosecution threat amid mining land allocation case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A day after the Lokayukta SIT sought Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s nod to prosecute him in a case related to the allocation of land for mining, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy said he was not scared of the developments. Hundred Siddaramaiahs can come to arrest me, but I am not scared.” Earlier in the day, addressing …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
4 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case
4 months ago

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Monday ordered a trial court to refrain from taking any action against chief minister Siddaramaiah until August 29, two days after state governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Siddaramaiah had approached the high court challenging the prosecution sanction, arguing that the decision was “illegal and …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months ago

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan

The Hindu  

Workers and leaders of the Congress staged protests in various parts of Karnataka opposing the Governor sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Shivakumar along with Congress MLAs, MLCs and workers protest against Karnataka Governor for granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah in #MUDAScam, at Freedom Park, in #Bengaluru on August 19, 2024. Congress workers …

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation
4 months ago

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Heightening its attack, the Opposition BJP is set to stage a dharna in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises on Monday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the wake of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot providing sanction for investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in land scam case, CMO says no communication yet
4 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in land scam case, CMO says no communication yet

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be prosecuted in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam’ as Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has sanctioned his prosecution based on a complaint filed by an RTI activist. Sources told India TV that the Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has approved prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah after activist TJ Abraham urged the Governor to give …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months ago

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

MANGALURE: Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has criticized Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot for granting prosecution sanction against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Rao accused the governor of "stooping low" and claimed that this action is part of a larger BJP strategy to destabilize elected governments in the country. Rao contended that Siddaramaiah has …

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today stated that the Karnataka government would not spare anyone guilty of corruption. “Whether it is Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, the Bharatiya Janata Party state President BY Vijayendra, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa or Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, whoever is guilty, action will be initiated against them,” he stated. Speaking to media in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah …

Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A social activist on Tuesday filed a complaint with Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot seeking a probe against chief minister Siddaramaiah over his alleged role in irregularities in denotification of land allotted to the poor beneficiaries in Mysuru way back in 2008. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah The complaint, filed by right to information activist Snehamayi Krishna, accused Siddaramaiah of …

Eyes on Governor’s next move against Karnataka CM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Eyes on Governor’s next move against Karnataka CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: When Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot returns to Raj Bhavan on Monday, after his five-day visit to the national capital, all eyes will be on his next course of action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in connection with the alleged MUDA scam. The governor had issued show-cause notice to Siddaramaiah when social activist TJ Abraham petitioned him, seeking sanction to prosecute …

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained

Hindustan Times  

BJP on Friday staged a protest in Mysuru against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi. BJP leaders being detained during a protest against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Karnataka Chief …

Yediyurappa being targeted to divert public attention from scam, says Prahlad Joshi
6 months, 1 week ago

Yediyurappa being targeted to divert public attention from scam, says Prahlad Joshi

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has alleged that the Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was targeting former Chief Minister B.S. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Friday, Mr. Joshi alleged that the government itself had approached the court to seek arrest warrant against Mr. Yediyurappa as it wanted to divert the attention …

Rahul Gandhi to Appear in Bengaluru Court Tomorrow in Defamation Case Filed by Karnataka BJP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to Appear in Bengaluru Court Tomorrow in Defamation Case Filed by Karnataka BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will appear before a special court here on Friday in connection with a defamation case filed by the Karnataka BJP for issuing allegedly defamatory "Congress national leader Rahul Gandhi will attend the City Civil Court at 10.30 am tomorrow," the state Congress said on Thursday. Later, he will hold a discussion with the Congress's newly-elected …

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Gadag: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has alleged that the current state government in Karnataka is rife with corruption. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of losing the moral authority to demand a minister’s resignation, as the entire Cabinet is allegedly entrenched in corrupt practices. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Bommai criticized Congress leaders for their lofty rhetoric about …

Karnataka: Blue Corner Notice issued against Prajwal Revanna in obscene videos case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Blue Corner Notice issued against Prajwal Revanna in obscene videos case

India TV News  

A Blue Corner Notice has been issued against JD MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse allegations, said the Karnataka government on Sunday. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced financial assistance to the rape victims who are in hundreds, since it is a unique case which has never happened in the last 75 years," Congress general secretary and the party's Karnataka in-charge …

Karnataka: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai Files Nomination Papers Again
8 months ago

Karnataka: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai Files Nomination Papers Again

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Senior BJP state leaders including former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accompanied BJP candidate from Haveri Basavaraj Bommai as he filed his nomination for the second time on Friday. Having already submitted his nomination on April 16 on an auspicious occasion, Bommai had then declared to file another set of papers on April 19, amidst …

Ex CM Basavaraj Bommai Challenges Siddaramaiah, Questions Congress' Electoral Strategy in Haveri Campaign
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex CM Basavaraj Bommai Challenges Siddaramaiah, Questions Congress' Electoral Strategy in Haveri Campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Former CM and BJP candidate from Haveri Basavaraj Bommai rebuked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement suggesting that the BJP would not secure more than 200 seats in the upcoming parliamentary elections. During his campaign in Madlur village within the Hirekerur Assembly constituency of Haveri district on Tuesday, Bommai highlighted that out of the total 543 parliamentary seats, the Congress has …

‘CBI conducted raids to create negative perception’: Mahua Moitra writes to ECI
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘CBI conducted raids to create negative perception’: Mahua Moitra writes to ECI

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Krishnanagar in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Sunday wrote to the Election Commission of India, saying that the Central Bureau of Investigation conducted consecutive raids at four of her properties on Saturday to hinder her campaign and create a negative perception about her, and urged the poll panel to intervene so that all parties …

'CBI actions targeted to hinder my campaign': Mahua Moitra to poll panel
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'CBI actions targeted to hinder my campaign': Mahua Moitra to poll panel

India Today  

Trinamool Congress leader and former MP Mahua Moitra wrote to the Election Commission on Sunday alleging that the CBI is "harassing" her and "throttling her election campaign efforts". Moitra, the Trinamool Congress candidate from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat, accused that the CBI has deliberately chosen to conduct four consecutive raids despite knowing about her candidacy. "Needless to mention, such a …

TMC's ‘vendetta politics’ charge after CBI raid on Mahua Moitra. BJP hits back
9 months ago

TMC's ‘vendetta politics’ charge after CBI raid on Mahua Moitra. BJP hits back

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging vendetta politics after the Central Bureau of Investigation raided the premises of expelled MP Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case. The CBI on Saturday carried out raids at various locations including Moitra' residence in Kolkata in connection with the ‘cash-for-query’ probe. Moitra, who is seeking re-election from …

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar in a case filed by BJP

Hindustan Times  

A city court on Friday summoned former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to appear personally before it on March 28 in connection with a case filed by the BJP. Bengaluru Court summons Rahul Gandhi, CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Special judge J Preeth also directed the registration of a criminal …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

Karnataka BJP leaders court arrest as they try to lay siege to CM's office in Bengaluru
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP leaders court arrest as they try to lay siege to CM's office in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

BJP legislators in Karnataka were taken into preventive custody when they tried to lay siege to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office as part of their protest against the alleged failures of Congress government on Wednesday. BJP legislators and leaders led by the party state president B Y Vijayendra staged a sit-in demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue near Vidhana …

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 …

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai

Hindustan Times  

To cover up its mistakes, the Karnataka government is holding a protest in New Delhi against the Central Government which was nothing but a political stunt, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday. Addressing a news conference here on Monday, former CM Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of everything to cover his mistakes. READ | …

Security breach: Man tries to approach Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during R-Day parade, detained
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Security breach: Man tries to approach Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during R-Day parade, detained

Hindustan Times  

Republic Day celebrations in Karnataka capital Bengaluru turned awry when a man approached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the parade at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground on Friday to allegedly express discontentment with the governance of the state, alarming security officials. A security breach incident was reported on Republic Day in Bengaluru when a man tried to approach CM Siddaramaiah. …

Rahul Gandhi, stopped in Assam, takes ‘free publicity’ dig after CM Sarma warns of FIR: '…will benefit us’
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, stopped in Assam, takes ‘free publicity’ dig after CM Sarma warns of FIR: '…will benefit us’

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi of the Congress on Tuesday intensified his attack on Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, describing him one of the most corrupt CMs in the country. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Addressing a press conference, Rahul Gandhi said, “Clear problem in Assam, chief minister of this state one of the most corrupt …

CBI moves Karnataka HC after Congress govt withdrew case against DK Shivakumar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI moves Karnataka HC after Congress govt withdrew case against DK Shivakumar

Op India  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has moved the Karnataka High Court after the state government dropped the CBI case against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Talking about the state cabinet’s nod to the proposal, Congress leader and Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil said the former BJP-led state government’s decision to hand over the case to CBI was “not in accordance …

Karnataka: Most of Siddaramaiah's time getting utilised in resolving Congress' conflicts, says Bommai
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Most of Siddaramaiah's time getting utilised in resolving Congress' conflicts, says Bommai

India TV News  

BJP hits out at Congress: BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's most of the time is getting utilised in resolving conflicts within Congress and alleged that those in power are busy in politics to save their position. The former chief minister said that the government has not provided those whose houses have been damaged …

Withdrawal of riot cases under discussion, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 4 months ago

Withdrawal of riot cases under discussion, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: “Withdrawal of cases in DJ Halli and KG Halli riots of Bengaluru city is under discussion at the State Government level,” said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday. It is said that former minister and Congress MLA Tanveer Sait had written a letter to home minister Dr G. Parameshwar asking him to initiate steps to withdraw cases against …

'Bid to free rioters': BJP on Karnataka's review of 2020 Bengaluru riots cases
1 year, 4 months ago

'Bid to free rioters': BJP on Karnataka's review of 2020 Bengaluru riots cases

India Today  

The BJP on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka was taking measures to withdraw cases against rioters after the state home minister asked officials for a review of the cases registered after the 2020 Bengaluru riots. Earlier, Congress MLA Tanveer Sait wrote to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, for a relook of the arrests made after the 2020 …

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asked officials to examine the request of a Congress MLA to withdraw cases against "innocent" youths and students, who were arrested under "false cases" in connection with protests and riots in the city's DJ Halli and KG Halli, Shivamogga and Hubballi among other places. "It has been requested that innocent youths and students have …

BJP leaders meet Karnataka Governor seeking probe into Jain monk's murder
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP leaders meet Karnataka Governor seeking probe into Jain monk's murder

India Today  

Karnataka former CM and BJP MLA Basavaraj Bommai along with other party leaders on Wednesday handed over a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot urging him to issue directions to the Congress-led state government to maintain the law and order situation in the state. Besides, the BJP leaders in the state also sought a CBI probe into the Jain monk’s alleged …

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