BS Yediyurappa audio clip: Congress will approach SC with 'new evidence' on poaching of rebel Karataka MLAs, says KC Venugopal
5 years, 2 months ago

BS Yediyurappa audio clip: Congress will approach SC with 'new evidence' on poaching of rebel Karataka MLAs, says KC Venugopal

Firstpost  

Congress leader KC Venugopal said on Friday that the party will approach the Supreme Court with ’new evidence’ after an audio clip went viral in which Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa is purportedly making remarks on poaching of Congress and JD MLAs New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday attacked the BJP over an audio clip in which Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa is purportedly making remarks on poaching of Congress and JD MLAs, saying it will approach the Supreme Court with the “latest evidence”. In the clip that has gone viral, Yediyurappa purportedly can be heard mentioning the disqualification of rebel Congress-JDS MLAs and the alleged involvement of the saffron party’s central leadership. Congress general secretary organisation KC Venugopal, at a press conference here, alleged, “We kept saying that under the leadership of prime minister and Amit Shah, BJP is misusing all the government agencies like Enforcement Directorate, IB and CBI to poach the opposition MLAs and to destabilise the Opposition-led governments.” “Now, there is a concrete proof and it is very shocking that he is telling, Yediyuruppa is telling that the Supreme Court may give relief to the defectors and they can contest elections,” the AICC in-charge of Karnataka claimed. Anyway, the Congress party is approaching the Supreme Court with this latest evidence,” Venugopal said, demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue.

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Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda
1 month ago

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party president and leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda on Thursday said the allegations levelled against the Chairman and vice president Jagdeep Dhankar by the Congress party are condemnable. Addressing media persons, Nadda said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and should know that the ruling of the Chairman is final and unquestionable. …

Differences in party will be resolved soon: BS Yediyurappa
1 month, 1 week ago

Differences in party will be resolved soon: BS Yediyurappa

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Former chief minister and BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa has said that senior BJP leader and Vijayapura City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal is not an outsider, and he is upset over some issues that will be resolved very soon. Speaking to the media at his residence in Shivamogga on Wednesday, Yediyurappa said that his desire is to unite the party …

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has strongly denied the allegations of corruption during his administration’s COVID-19 response, describing the decision of the Congress government to form a Special Investigation Team as a politically driven effort to divert public attention. The SIT was constituted to investigate the alleged financial irregularities based on the findings of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha …

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven

Hindustan Times  

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CID files charge sheet against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in POCSO case days after questioning
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CID files charge sheet against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in POCSO case days after questioning

India TV News  

The Crime Investigation Department probing molestation charges against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa filed a charge sheet on Thursday in the special court handling POCSO cases. Following this, Karnataka Director General of Police Alok Mohan issued an order transferring the case to the CID for further probe. After the Sadashivanagar police registered the case in March, the Karnataka Director …

BS Yediyurappa, former Karnataka CM and BJP leader, appears before CID in POCSO case
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BS Yediyurappa, former Karnataka CM and BJP leader, appears before CID in POCSO case

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department on Monday, in connection with a POCSO case filed against him. Earlier, he returned a day after the Karnataka High Court had restrained the CID from arresting him in connection with the POCSO case. A court on Thursday had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant …

BS Yediyurappa alleges ‘conspiracy’ behind POCSO case against him
7 months ago

BS Yediyurappa alleges ‘conspiracy’ behind POCSO case against him

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Saturday that he will appear before the Criminal Investigation Department on June 17 for inquiry in connection with allegations of sexually assaulting a minor girl under POCSO against him, PTI reported. Yediyurappa's comments come a day after the Karnataka High Court restrained the state Criminal Investigation Department from …

‘Those who doing tricks will…,’ BS Yediyurappa’s first reaction as HC stays POSCO case; to appear before CID on Monday
7 months ago

‘Those who doing tricks will…,’ BS Yediyurappa’s first reaction as HC stays POSCO case; to appear before CID on Monday

Live Mint  

BS Yediyurappa, Karnataka BJP leader and and former chief minister, returned to Bengaluru on Saturday after a warrant in the ongoing POSCO case against him was stayed by the Bombay high court. Reacting to case proceedings, Yediyurappa said, it caused "necessary confusion" and that he will face the court on July 17. I will appear before the court on 17 …

Truth will prevail in court: Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra on POCSO case against father
7 months ago

Truth will prevail in court: Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra on POCSO case against father

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: State BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday reacted to the Karnataka High Court restraining the CID from arresting his father and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case, and said that the truth will prevail in the "temple of justice". Earlier in the day, the high court restrained the Criminal Investigation Department from arresting the …

Top 7 news on June 13: Market closes at all-time high, NEET re-test for 1,563 students, POCSO case against Yediyurappa
7 months ago

Top 7 news on June 13: Market closes at all-time high, NEET re-test for 1,563 students, POCSO case against Yediyurappa

Live Mint  

Top news of the day: On 13 June, a series of events are set to take place right from politics to business. A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa over a POCSO case. Sensex, Nifty 50 settle at fresh record closing highs; 5 key reasons why investors are enthused The Indian stock market's …

Cong's Jitendra Singh accuses Himanta Sarma of poaching. Assam minister responds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cong's Jitendra Singh accuses Himanta Sarma of poaching. Assam minister responds

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Jitendra Singh on Tuesday lashed out at Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of trying to poach the grand old party leaders. The Congress leader alleged that the BJP targeted party leaders including Rahul Gandhi and PCC chief Bhupen Borah, and peddled fake news about other leaders. Congress general secretary in-charge for Assam Jitendra Singh The …

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls
1 year, 2 months ago

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday appointed first-time lawmaker BY Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, as the president of its Karnataka unit, marking a generational shift in the critical southern province and underlining the continued influence of the Lingayat strongman even after his retirement. Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra …

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief
1 year, 2 months ago

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa, son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa as the party president for Karnataka. BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief “BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Shri Vijayendra Yediyurappa, MLA as State President of Karnataka, BJP. After quitting electoral politics, BS Yediyurappa had widely campaigned for …

Congress issues show-cause notice to B K Hariprasad for publicly criticising Siddaramaiah
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress issues show-cause notice to B K Hariprasad for publicly criticising Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Congress on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to senior leader B K Hariprasad for criticising Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sharing the dias with BJP and YSR Congress leaders at the backward classes conference in Bengaluru. Congress Disciplinary Action Committee member Tariq Anwar said that the panel had decided to give him 10 days to explain his conduct. He is …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 6 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 …

'Victory And Defeat Aren't New To BJP': BS Yediyurappa After Karnataka Election Results
1 year, 8 months ago

'Victory And Defeat Aren't New To BJP': BS Yediyurappa After Karnataka Election Results

ABP News  

Karnataka Election Results 2023: After Congress claimed a remarkable win in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on Saturday insisted that "victory and defeat aren't new to BJP." The senior BJP leader - former Karnataka chief minister stated that the party will introspect on its defeat, news agency ANI reported. I respectfully accept this verdict," says BJP …

Yediyurappa\'s statement on BJP renominations sparks discussion within party
1 year, 10 months ago

Yediyurappa\'s statement on BJP renominations sparks discussion within party

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Veteran BJP leader and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa's statement that the BJP would renominate all sitting legislators, except a few, in the upcoming elections has kicked off new discussion in the ruling party During a press conference in Kalaburagi, Yediyurappa stated that all sitting MLAs, except for a few, are likely to get a ticket in the …

An eventful 2022 for Congress but bigger challenges await
2 years ago

An eventful 2022 for Congress but bigger challenges await

The Hindu  

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BS Yediyurappa gets SC relief, graft case probe against former Karnataka CM stayed
2 years, 3 months ago

BS Yediyurappa gets SC relief, graft case probe against former Karnataka CM stayed

India Today  

In a big relief to former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the investigation by the state Lokayukta police into allegations of graft against the BJP leader. The petitioner’s plea in the SC challenged the recent high court ruling that reinstated a private complaint against Yediyurappa, his son, and BJP state vice-president BY Vijayendra and others …

SC Stays Proceedings Against B S Yediyurappa in Corruption Case
2 years, 3 months ago

SC Stays Proceedings Against B S Yediyurappa in Corruption Case

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed proceedings against former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in an alleged corruption case. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice to the private complainant on a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court order restoring the complaint against Yediyurappa and others. The Karnataka High Court …

Supreme Court stays Karnataka HC's order refusing to quash corruption case against BS Yediyurappa
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court stays Karnataka HC's order refusing to quash corruption case against BS Yediyurappa

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday put a stay on Karnataka High Court’s order refusing to quash a criminal complaint registered against Karnataka’s former CM BS Yediyurappa under the Prevention of Corruption Act. A bench comprising of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli issued the notice in a special leave petition filed by Yediyurappa …

BS Yediyurappa granted bail by special court in corruption case
2 years, 6 months ago

BS Yediyurappa granted bail by special court in corruption case

Firstpost  

The complaint alleges that Yediyurappa as the then deputy chief minister in 2006 illegally denotified 15 acres and 30 guntas land in Bengaluru’s Bellandur and Devarabeesanahalli that was acquired for an IT park Bengaluru: A special court dealing exclusively with criminal cases related to legislators has granted bail to former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa in a corruption case. The …

‘Sowing seed of hatred': BJP slams Congress after oppn questions PM 'silence'
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Sowing seed of hatred': BJP slams Congress after oppn questions PM 'silence'

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Congress of "sowing the seed of hatred" after leaders of 13 Opposition parties on Saturday expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of hate speech and communal violence in the country, and urged people to maintain peace and harmony. Sonia Gandhi should look at violence cases in Rajasthan and how their government has failed …

Karnataka HC issues notices to BS Yediyurappa, son, relatives & former minister in corruption case
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC issues notices to BS Yediyurappa, son, relatives & former minister in corruption case

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notices to former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, his son and BJP state vice president BY Vijayendra, their family members, former minister ST Somashekar and an IAS officer in a case alleging corruption in a housing project. The single bench of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav issued notices to them on a petition filed …

BS Yediyurappa breaks silence amid exit talks, says 'will do whatever high command wants'
3 years, 5 months ago

BS Yediyurappa breaks silence amid exit talks, says 'will do whatever high command wants'

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa broke his silence on Thursday for the first time amid talks about him stepping down from the top post. High command's decision is my decision," Yediyurappa told reporters in Bengaluru "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and our national President J P Nadda have a special love and faith towards me. Meanwhile, outspoken senior …

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa cancels scheduled dinner meet with BJP MLAs
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa cancels scheduled dinner meet with BJP MLAs

India Today  

In a sudden development, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has cancelled his dinner event with all the BJP MLAs which was scheduled at 7 pm on Sunday at hotel Shangri-La in Bangalore. On Tuesday, an official invitation for the planned dinner meet was sent out from the Chief Whip's Office to all the BJP legislators. Several BJP MLAs have hit …

Few leaders speaking against party, causing harm: BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh
3 years, 6 months ago

Few leaders speaking against party, causing harm: BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh

India Today  

Arun Singh, national general secretary of the BJP and Karnataka BJP in-charge, is on a three-day visit to Bengaluru. On the rumblings within the state BJP, Singh said, "There are a few leaders who are speaking against the party. Addressing BJP leader H Vishwanath's attack on Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Thursday, Arun Singh said, "One of the leaders who has …

In Karnataka, the BJP’s BSY dilemma
3 years, 7 months ago

In Karnataka, the BJP’s BSY dilemma

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s chief minister BS Yediyurappa and his son, BY Vijayendra, have been making trips to Lingayat mathas or monasteries, meeting pontiffs, in what is widely seen as an effort to rally the support of a community that has largely sided with the 78-year-old leader. While a segment of the BJP leadership, according to party insiders, believes that it can replace …

Rumblings in Karnataka BJP as MLAs camp against CM Yediyurappa to seek his ouster
3 years, 7 months ago

Rumblings in Karnataka BJP as MLAs camp against CM Yediyurappa to seek his ouster

India Today  

Ever since the first wave of coronavirus infections began last year, there have been murmurs in Karnataka's power corridors that Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's time is up and that he will have to make way for a new face. In the latest, BJP MLAs have started uniting against the chief minister, with some of them making trips to Delhi to …

Relief for Yediyurappa as Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against Karnataka CM in graft case
3 years, 9 months ago

Relief for Yediyurappa as Supreme Court stays criminal proceedings against Karnataka CM in graft case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the criminal proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa ordered by the High Court in a land denotification case. Yediyurappa had argued that High Court erroneously allowed the petition by the complainant under 482 CrPC and set aside the well-reasoned order passed by a special judge in August 2016. "The High Court erroneously set …

Talk to high command: BS Yediyurappa to BJP MLAs unhappy with cabinet expansion
4 years ago

Talk to high command: BS Yediyurappa to BJP MLAs unhappy with cabinet expansion

India Today  

A day after expanding his cabinet, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said BJP MLAs who are "really disappointed" with his decision can approach the party high command. This was the third expansion of the cabinet since Yediyurappa assumed charge in July 2019 after the collapse of the Congress-JDS government in the wake of revolt by 17 MLAs of the coalition …

Congress Demands Yediyurappa's Resignation Over Corruption Allegations Against Kin in Housing Project
4 years, 3 months ago

Congress Demands Yediyurappa's Resignation Over Corruption Allegations Against Kin in Housing Project

News 18  

The Congress on Sunday attacked the BJP over reported allegations of corruption against some family members of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in connection with a housing project and demanded a time-bound judicial probe into the matter. When Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah had made the allegations against the chief minister in the Karnataka Assembly last month, Yediyurappa had dismissed …

Karnataka court summons BS Yediyurappa for model code of conduct violation in 2019 bypolls
4 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka court summons BS Yediyurappa for model code of conduct violation in 2019 bypolls

Firstpost  

In November 2019, the chief minister had allegedly appealed to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community not to split votes while campaigning for a BJP candidate in Gokak. Bengaluru: A court in Karnataka’s Belagavi district has issued summons to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case of alleged violation of model code of conduct during the by-elections held last year. …

Congress accuses BJP of trying to bring down Madhya Pradesh govt, says such conspiracies are ‘blot on democracy’
4 years, 10 months ago

Congress accuses BJP of trying to bring down Madhya Pradesh govt, says such conspiracies are ‘blot on democracy’

Firstpost  

The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of attempting to bring down its government in Madhya Pradesh by ‘poaching’ MLAs using money and power, and said such conspiracies were a “blot on democracy”. New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of attempting to bring down its government in Madhya Pradesh by “poaching” MLAs using money and power, and …

Yediyurappa looks set to retain power as BJP leads in 12 of 15 seats
5 years, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa looks set to retain power as BJP leads in 12 of 15 seats

India TV News  

Early trends show the tide turning towards BS Yediyurappa-led BJP in Karnataka by-polls, counting of which is still underway. If early trends are to be believed, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa looks set to retain power in the state. According to latest trends on Karnataka by-poll results, the ruling BJP is leading in 12 out of 15 assembly constituencies that …

BJP’s ‘Suicide Squad’ to torpedo BS Yediyurappa government?
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP’s ‘Suicide Squad’ to torpedo BS Yediyurappa government?

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURAGI: Denial of cabinet berths which was one of the prime reasons for the collapse of the previous JD-Congress coalition government in the state, could soon haunt the B.S. Sources claim that a ‘suicide squad’ is taking shape within the BJP which could make a strong bid to torpedo the Yediyurappa government and ensure the installation of prominent Congress leader …

Dissent within party poses a threat to Karnataka BJP ahead of bypolls
5 years, 1 month ago

Dissent within party poses a threat to Karnataka BJP ahead of bypolls

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is witnessing mounting resentment among party leaders in Karnataka over its decision to field disqualified lawmakers for the forthcoming bypolls. Yediyurappa could have long-term ramifications for a party that derives its strength from grassroots workers, said analysts and senior BJP leaders. Yediyurappa’s threat to expel local and state level leaders, including Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, who …

Congress seeks action against Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa for violation of model code
5 years, 1 month ago

Congress seeks action against Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa for violation of model code

India TV News  

The Congress in Karnataka on Saturday demanded that the Election Commission initiate action against Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for alleged violation of the model code of conduct in the state where bypolls are to be held in 15 assembly constituencies on December 5. However, the Congress has taken a strong view of Yediyurappa allegedly describing them as future ministers …

K'taka Cong Urges SC To Take On Record Audio Clip Of CM Yediyurappa In MLAs Disqualification Case
5 years, 2 months ago

K'taka Cong Urges SC To Take On Record Audio Clip Of CM Yediyurappa In MLAs Disqualification Case

Live Law  

The Karnataka Congress on Monday requested the Supreme Court, hearing the 17 MLAs' disqualification case, to take on record a fresh audio clip in which Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is purportedly hitting out at his party leaders for not recognising the "sacrifice" of the disqualified Congress-JD MLAs, because of whom the BJP could come to power.A bench headed by …

Karnataka Congress urges Supreme Court to take on-record audio clip of BS Yediyurappa in MLAs disqualification case
5 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Congress urges Supreme Court to take on-record audio clip of BS Yediyurappa in MLAs disqualification case

Firstpost  

Amid opposition from local party leaders in these 15 constituencies, Yediyurappa had recently assured that tickets would be given to the disqualified MLAs New Delhi: The Karnataka Congress on Monday requested the Supreme Court, hearing the 17 MLAs’ disqualification case, to take on record a fresh audio clip in which chief minister BS Yediyurappa is purportedly hitting out at his …

Congress distorting my statement on rebel MLAs: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
5 years, 2 months ago

Congress distorting my statement on rebel MLAs: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday charged the Congress with distorting his statement in a leaked audio clipping on rebel MLAs, even as the opposition party announced state-wide protests over his 'confession' on BJP's involvement in engineering defections. "What has to be done next our party will decide, our national president will decide- this is what I said, nothing …

BJP stands exposed, says HD Kumaraswamy after Yediyurappa is 'heard' in video saying rebel MLAs were kept in Mumbai under Amit Shah's watch
5 years, 2 months ago

BJP stands exposed, says HD Kumaraswamy after Yediyurappa is 'heard' in video saying rebel MLAs were kept in Mumbai under Amit Shah's watch

Firstpost  

In the clipping, Yediyurappa can be heard expressing anguish against leaders at a recent party meeting in Hubballi over their opposition to giving tickets to disqualified Congress-JD MLAs for the 5 December Assembly bypolls in 15 Assembly constituencies. Bengaluru: Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said the BJP as a party stood exposed by the video in which chief …

BS Yediyurappa 'admits' to Operation Kamala in purported tape, claims Congress; CM 'heard' stating rebel MLAs were kept in Mumbai under Amit Shah's watch
5 years, 2 months ago

BS Yediyurappa 'admits' to Operation Kamala in purported tape, claims Congress; CM 'heard' stating rebel MLAs were kept in Mumbai under Amit Shah's watch

Firstpost  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has hit out at party leaders for lack of support in saving the BJP government and not recognising the sacrifice of disqualified Congress-JD MLAs, because of whom they could come to power. Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has hit out at party leaders for lack of support in “saving” the BJP government and not …

BS Yediyurappa backs rebels, spits fire at critics
5 years, 2 months ago

BS Yediyurappa backs rebels, spits fire at critics

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: An audio tape in which Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is heard taking to task BJP leaders, who failed to publicly support the disqualified Congress and JD legislators, who helped bring the BJP to power by resigning from the state assembly, has triggered a fresh controversy leading to red faces in the saffron camp. And what has made the controversy …

Funds for disqualified MLAs rile Congress, JD(S)
5 years, 4 months ago

Funds for disqualified MLAs rile Congress, JD(S)

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's 'magnanimity' towards some disqualified legislators of the recently renamed 'Kalyana Karnataka' region, has drawn flak from the opposition Congress and JD legislators. The CM recently issued an order, modifying the earlier one while allocating more grants to two disqualified Congress legislators -Anand Singh and Pratapgowda Patil, who have resigned from the Congress, from his discretionary …

Siddaramaiah slams Yediyurappa over 'no administration' in Karnataka, asks Congress to prepare for Assembly polls
5 years, 4 months ago

Siddaramaiah slams Yediyurappa over 'no administration' in Karnataka, asks Congress to prepare for Assembly polls

Firstpost  

Claiming that it was difficult for the BJP government in Karnataka to survive for long, Congress leader Siddaramaiah asked his party men to prepare for Assembly polls Bengaluru: Continuing to express doubts over the longevity of the BJP government in Karnataka, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he asked his party men to prepare for Assembly polls. Hitting out …

BS Yediyurappa govt won’t last more than a year: Siddaramaiah
5 years, 4 months ago

BS Yediyurappa govt won’t last more than a year: Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed on Monday that the BJP government in the state would not survive for more than a year and said he had advised his party workers to get ready for mid-term elections. People have no confidence in the stability of the BJP government as Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has come to power through the …

Why former Karnataka assembly speaker's parting shot may help Congress win battles ahead
5 years, 5 months ago

Why former Karnataka assembly speaker's parting shot may help Congress win battles ahead

India TV News  

Any doubts about the stability of BS Yeddiyurappa government in Karanataka were put to rest on Monday as it won confidence motion in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. In the dying moments of Nataka in Karanataka the now-former speaker Kumar gave a jolt to BJP as he disqualified 14 rebel Congress-Janata Dal MLAs bringing the total number of disqualified MLAs to …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa gains from disqualification but there is a catch
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Yediyurappa gains from disqualification but there is a catch

India Today  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar on Sunday relieved Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa of a major headache by disqualifying remaining 14 rebel Congress-Janata Dal MLAs. Speaker Ramesh Kumar has disqualified the rebel MLAs for the remainder of the current Karnataka Assembly. If the Election Commission overrules Speaker's decision to disqualify the rebel MLAs for entire tenure of the current assembly, …

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