Sadananda Gowda expresses pain over factionalism in Karnataka BJP, urges central leadership to act
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sadananda Gowda expresses pain over factionalism in Karnataka BJP, urges central leadership to act

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader D V Sadananda Gowda on Thursday expressed pain over factionalism in the Karnataka unit of his party and called it a " big tragedy". The former Union Minister also expressed displeasure over the party high command's delay in taking action, despite his letters and urged them to intervene and to act against those indulging in "indiscipline". A group of party leaders led by senior MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, that include BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi are critical of state leadership, especially President B Y Vijayendra, and are even holding parallel agitations over the Waqf land issue, after staying away from protests held by the party on the same issue. Despite the ruling Congress in Karnataka giving issues to the opposition in a "golden bowl", Gowda said, the internal differences in the party is overshadowing it, and this has pained the party workers.

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BJP Leadership Struggle Escalates in Karnataka
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP Leadership Struggle Escalates in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The ongoing leadership tussle within the Karnataka BJP has escalated, with the faction led by Bijapur City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal ramping up efforts to unseat state BJP president BY Vijayendra. The election process for the state BJP president is currently underway, and while some sections within the party back Vijayendra—who took over from Nalin Kumar Kateel in November …

Karnataka BJP leaders push for state unit chief BY Vijayendra’s removal, set to meet Delhi high command
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP leaders push for state unit chief BY Vijayendra’s removal, set to meet Delhi high command

Hindustan Times  

A group of Karnataka BJP leaders seeking the removal of state unit chief B Y Vijayendra is set to meet top party leaders in Delhi to press for their demand. The campaign against Vijayendra, launched by Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, has gained support of several leaders, including former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda. Yatnal has trained his guns …

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Dissatisfied Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of Karnataka team up against State BJP president and MLA B.Y. After the meeting, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal told reporters some leaders who adopted a neutral stance have now complained to BJP national president J.P. Nadda expressing their displeasure over recent appointments of president for district units and their dissatisfaction was communicated to him by …

BJP Karnataka Crisis: Vijayendra’s Leadership Struggles and Internal Factionalism Explained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP Karnataka Crisis: Vijayendra’s Leadership Struggles and Internal Factionalism Explained

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 28, 2025 20:04 IST - 4 MINS READ For a party that prides itself on cadre discipline, the Bharatiya Janata Party has performed poorly in Karnataka since B. Y. Vijayendra became State president. Though neither the Central nor State BJP leadership has clearly explained Yediyurappa’s removal as Chief Minister in 2022, party sources indicate that Santosh’s faction …

BJP faces crisis in Kerala as Palakkad leaders threaten resignation amid growing dissent from NDA allies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP faces crisis in Kerala as Palakkad leaders threaten resignation amid growing dissent from NDA allies

New Indian Express  

On Sunday, a meeting of the Kottayam district committee of the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena passed a resolution urging the state leadership to leave the NDA and explore possibilities of joining either the LDF or the UDF. The resolution said the BJP leadership failed to implement promises given to the party, including chairman posts in various government bodies. A meeting …

No room for factional politics in party: Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra
3 months ago

No room for factional politics in party: Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday said there is no room for factional politics in the party, and organising meetings was unacceptable. Amid factional rift within the state BJP, a few "like-minded" party leaders and former legislators led by former minister M P Renukacharya had recently said they plan to hold a mega rally in Davangere in the …

Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda lambasts those questioning Vijayendra’s leadership
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda lambasts those questioning Vijayendra’s leadership

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former CM and senior BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda on Thursday expressed concerns over internal differences in the party coming out in the open and hit out at the leaders questioning state party chief BY Vijayendra’s leadership. The state president is appointed by the central leaders and everyone must accept it, Gowda, a former Union Minister, told media persons. …

BJP Kerala unit tries to put up a united face amidst growing internal rumblings over the defeat in Palakkad byelection
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Kerala unit tries to put up a united face amidst growing internal rumblings over the defeat in Palakkad byelection

The Hindu  

The Kerala leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party tried to put up a united face ahead of the State executive meeting that began here on Tuesday amidst the growing internal rumblings over the setback in the byelection held in Palakkad. BJP Kerala State president K. Surendran blamed the media for fabricating stories of internal strife in the party while pointing …

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka BJP is under intense scrutiny for its lacklustre opposition against the Congress government, which has faced anti-incumbency sentiment despite being in power for just 18 months. BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal openly criticised the party’s internal dynamics, describing the recent bypoll defeats as “humiliating” and attributing them to “adjustment politics” with the Congress BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal …

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Politicizing' Wayanad Landslides

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district. Vadra claims that the BJP used divisive rhetoric and focused on issues other than the real problems faced by the people, such as rising prices and unemployment.

Bitter Battle Brewing in Karnataka as Congress and NDA Clash in Crucial By-Elections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bitter Battle Brewing in Karnataka as Congress and NDA Clash in Crucial By-Elections

The Hindu  

A bitter battle for the Karnataka bypolls is underway, with the Congress facing a tough fight in Channapatna, a key part of the Vokkaliga heartland. The by-election is a clash between the ruling Congress and the Opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular). The contest is particularly intense in Channapatna, where the …

Priyanka Gandhi’s entry in Wayanad bypoll may be a gamechanger for Congress-led UDF in 2026 Kerala Assembly polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi’s entry in Wayanad bypoll may be a gamechanger for Congress-led UDF in 2026 Kerala Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The decision of the Congress to nominate All India Congress Committee general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the bypoll from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, following Rahul Gandhi’s relinquishment of the seat, appears to be aimed mainly at boosting the United Democratic Front ’s prospects in Kerala for the 2026 Assembly elections. It is not Priyanka Gandhi who is coming …

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

One of the bitter rivalries in Karnataka politics has resurfaced ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, with former Prime Minister and Janata Dal supremo H.D. Deve Gowda saying on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should suffer “garvabhanga” with a victory of alliance partnersin Mysuru and Chamarajanagar seats. Mr. Gowda’s tirade against the Chief Minister comes a day after the latter …

‘Won’t join Congress but cleanse BJP': Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won’t join Congress but cleanse BJP': Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sadananda Gowda clarified that he will not be quitting the party and admitted that he was reached out to by the Congress to join. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, the former union minister said, “It is a matter of fact that I was unhappy with the BJP’s decision of dropping …

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the JD was committing suicide by fielding former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s son-in-law Dr C N Manjunath on a BJP ticket. He said the JD is committing suicide by fielding Dr Manjunath on a BJP ticket. Asked about plans to induct BJP MP and former chief minister D …

Sulking BJP leader Sadananda Gowda hints he will reveal his political move on Wednesday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sulking BJP leader Sadananda Gowda hints he will reveal his political move on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

Confirming that Congress has sent him feelers, sulking former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP D V Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday said saffron party leaders have also reached out to him and that he will take a decision at an appropriate time. The 71-year-old former Union Minister, who is upset over being denied the ticket to contest from Bangalore North …

Gowda remains disgruntled, says other parties have approached him
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Gowda remains disgruntled, says other parties have approached him

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP lawmaker DV Sadananda Gowda, who has been denied a ticket to contest from Bangalore North parliamentary constituency, said on Monday that he has been approached by other parties ahead of the polls. Reflecting on recent events, Gowda said he was initially reluctant to engage in electoral politics but was persuaded by party leaders. “I …

BJP's Sadananda Gowda expresses displeasure over ticket denial in Karnataka
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP's Sadananda Gowda expresses displeasure over ticket denial in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculation that Congress has contacted him, former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP D V Sadananda Gowda on Monday said he will share his "inner feelings" soon. BJP's Sadananda Gowda expresses displeasure over ticket denial in Karnataka The 71-year-old former Union Minister, who is celebrating his birthday today, expressed his displeasure over being denied the ticket to contest from …

BJP leadership did not take Karnataka cadre into confidence: Sadananda Gowda
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP leadership did not take Karnataka cadre into confidence: Sadananda Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party failed to take its Karnataka unit leaders into confidence after the party lost the assembly elections earlier this year, former Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda said on Friday. Former Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda urged the central leadership not to harbour any resentment towards the state leaders {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

BJP leadership did not take Karnataka cadre into confidence: Sadananda Gowda
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP leadership did not take Karnataka cadre into confidence: Sadananda Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party failed to take its Karnataka unit leaders into confidence after the party lost the assembly elections earlier this year, former Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda said on Friday. Former Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda urged the central leadership not to harbour any resentment towards the state leaders Gowda, a …

Sadananda Gowda: Why Karnataka’s Always ‘Grinning' Politician Has Quit Ahead of LS Polls
1 year, 4 months ago

Sadananda Gowda: Why Karnataka’s Always ‘Grinning' Politician Has Quit Ahead of LS Polls

News 18  

The trademark smile hardly left the face of former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader Sadananda Gowda when he announced his retirement from electoral politics — one that he has worn even during the toughest phases of his political career or personal life. “It should have been a collective decision, one taken after seeking the opinions of the state …

Sadananda Gowda Told by BJP Leadership Not to Contest LS Polls, So He Quit Electoral Politics, Says Yediyurappa
1 year, 4 months ago

Sadananda Gowda Told by BJP Leadership Not to Contest LS Polls, So He Quit Electoral Politics, Says Yediyurappa

News 18  

Veteran leader and BJP Parliamentary Board Member B S Yediyurappa on Thursday said that former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda was asked by the BJP leadership not to contest in the Lok Sabha polls this time, prompting him to quit electoral politics. So, he has said that he has got several responsibilities from the party and there have not …

Sadananda Gowda, former Karnataka chief minister, announces retirement from electoral politics
1 year, 4 months ago

Sadananda Gowda, former Karnataka chief minister, announces retirement from electoral politics

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday announced his retirement from electoral politics. Sadananda Gowda resigned as Union Minister Two years ago in July, then Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Gowda resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. Besides being the chemicals and fertilizers minister in the Narendra Modi government, Gowda had also held …

Tamil Nadu: BJP delegation calls on Governor
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP delegation calls on Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The BJP delegation, led by former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, which came to Chennai to investigate and prepare a report on the alleged ‘atrocities and harassments’ on their party members, submitted a memorandum to Governor R N Ravi listing the false cases foisted on their cadre by the State’s law enforcement agencies. The delegation, comprising Sathyapal …

Karnataka: Deve Gowda clarifies remark on alliance with BJP, says ‘Wish CPM had sought clarification'
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Deve Gowda clarifies remark on alliance with BJP, says ‘Wish CPM had sought clarification'

India TV News  

JDS chief HD Deve Gowda on Friday clarified that he never said that the ruling Left party in Kerala supported the party’s tie-up with the BJP in Karnataka, and said that there is some confusion in CPI in this regard. "I only said my party unit in Kerala is getting along with the LDF government as things within my party …

Sadananda Gowda expresses concerns over BJP-JD(S) alliance
1 year, 5 months ago

Sadananda Gowda expresses concerns over BJP-JD(S) alliance

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sadananda Gowda has expressed concerns regarding the formation of an alliance with the Janata Dal, saying that the decision-making process had sidelined the state leaders in Karnataka. However, without making this effort anywhere, the decision was taken without discussion with any state leaders or the core committee, which includes former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, a …

Karnataka: JDS President Hurt Over Alliance With BJP
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka: JDS President Hurt Over Alliance With BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: State unit president of Janata Dal Secular C.M. Devegowda for taking him into confidence in forging alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and stated that he has been kept in the “dark” over the alliance with BJP by his party leaders. “I’m the President of the party and I have not been informed about going to New Delhi to …

Leaders should raise issues at the right fora: Mallikarjun Kharge on Rajasthan crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

Leaders should raise issues at the right fora: Mallikarjun Kharge on Rajasthan crisis

The Hindu  

The party is above any individual and no one should be in a hurry in the Congress, party president Mallikarjun Kharge said, in his first comments on the face-off between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy, Sachin Pilot. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu ahead of the Karnataka Assembly election, Mr. Kharge also expressed confidence that …

Deve Gowda hints at political changes in Karnataka after by-elections
5 years, 3 months ago

Deve Gowda hints at political changes in Karnataka after by-elections

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal supremo H. D. Deve Gowda on Wednesday hinted of political changes in Karnataka after the scheduled by-elections on December 5. Speaking to media persons in Mysuru before leaving for campaigning at Hunsur, he said it was unthinkable that the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress would cobble up a coalition and …

Deve Gowda says he is open to continue JD(S)’ alliance with Congress in Karnataka
5 years, 6 months ago

Deve Gowda says he is open to continue JD(S)’ alliance with Congress in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Less than two months after the Congress-Janata Dal coalition government in Karnataka collapsed in a floor test, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda said on Thursday that he was open to continuing the alliance for the bypolls to 17 seats that fell vacant following the disqualification of rebel MLAs. Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal patriarch said his party was …

DV Sadananda Gowda hints at BSY-led new government
5 years, 8 months ago

DV Sadananda Gowda hints at BSY-led new government

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: As the BJP emerged as the probable beneficiary in the face of the imminent collapse of the JD- Congress coalition government, Union Minister Mr D V Sadananda Gowda not only signalled that BJP will go along with the decision taken by Governor on the political developments in the State, he also added significantly that if a new BJP government …

DV Sadananda Gowda to head Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
5 years, 9 months ago

DV Sadananda Gowda to head Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision to repose its faith in DV Sadananda Gowda, 66, came as a surprise to many political observers in Karnataka. In 2004, he successfully contested the Mangalore seat against senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily. The former chief minister of Karnataka was shunted from ministry to ministry in the Narendra Modi government’s first term. In 2009, …

In Team Modi, a fine balance between Karnataka’s 2 dominant communities
5 years, 9 months ago

In Team Modi, a fine balance between Karnataka’s 2 dominant communities

Hindustan Times  

In a balancing act, two dominant communities of Karnataka--Lingayats and Vokkaligas-- have beenaccommodated in the Narendra Modi-led new council of ministers. D V Sadananda Gowda and Pralhad Joshi, who were Karnataka BJP presidents, along with Belgaum MP Suresh Angadi have found place in the new ministry. While Sadananda Gowda is a former Karnataka Chief Minister and had served as the …

Karnataka: After nominations, parties to focus on ending dissent in ranks
5 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka: After nominations, parties to focus on ending dissent in ranks

Live Mint  

A total of 362 candidates have filed 455 nominations for the 14 parliamentary constituencies going to the polls in the first of two phases of Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, scheduled to be held on 18 April, election authorities said on Tuesday. Senior leaders from the three major parties--Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and Janata Dal --rushing to complete the formalities …

Karnataka crisis: Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy lash out at Congress
6 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka crisis: Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy lash out at Congress

Live Mint  

The top leadership of the Janata Dal, led by former prime minister H.D.Deve Gowda and incumbent Karnataka chief minister H.D.Kumaraswamy, on Wednesday hit back at the Congress, baring the growing divide between the coalition partners ahead of the parliamentary elections, scheduled to be held later this year. The constant bickering between the coalition partners and growing factionalism within the Congress …

BJP will stake claim to power if Congress-JDS government falls, says Union minister Sadananda Gowda
6 years, 2 months ago

BJP will stake claim to power if Congress-JDS government falls, says Union minister Sadananda Gowda

Hindustan Times  

The BJP would stake claim to power in Karnataka if the Congress-JDS coalition government falls, Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda said in Bengaluru on Tuesday, hours after two Independent legislators in the state withdrew support from the seven-month-old Kumaraswamy dispensation. The BJP would stake claim to power in Karnataka if the Congress-JDS coalition government falls, Union minister D V Sadananda …

The Gowdas : From the accidental Prime Minister to the accidental Chief Minister, history repeats itself
6 years, 9 months ago

The Gowdas : From the accidental Prime Minister to the accidental Chief Minister, history repeats itself

Op India  

The Karnataka state assembly election results and what ensued thereafter is eerily similar to what happened in Loksabha elections in 1996. We all now talk about Dr Manmohan Singh being the accidental Prime minister but it was actually the father of the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Karnataka, Deve Gowda who is the original Accidental Prime Minister of India. The …

BJP leader Sadananda Gowda says Congress and JDS MLAs will ‘certainly’ vote for BJP
6 years, 9 months ago

BJP leader Sadananda Gowda says Congress and JDS MLAs will ‘certainly’ vote for BJP

Op India  

The Karnataka assembly will hold floor test today where it will be upon BJP legislative party leader BS Yeddyurappa to prove his majority. While the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha has been turned into a fortress in preparation for the event today at 4 am, leaders from BJP, Congress and JDS are all gearing up for today’s final match. DV Sadananda Gowda, …

Karnataka polls: HD Deve Gowda gets last laugh on Congress two decades after ignominious exit as PM
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls: HD Deve Gowda gets last laugh on Congress two decades after ignominious exit as PM

Firstpost  

On the fateful night of 11 April, 1997, Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda knew in matter of next few minutes he would suffer the ignominy of losing the vote of confidence on floor of Parliament and post of prime minister. For the past two days, Gowda has been sitting at home with Congress leaders of all hues, from Sonia Gandhi to …

JD(S) won't back Congress, BJP: H D Kumaraswamy
7 years, 2 months ago

JD(S) won't back Congress, BJP: H D Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

BELAGAVI: State Janata Dal president H D Kumaraswamy said his party would not support the Congress or BJP, post the forthcoming Assembly polls, and party patriarch H D Deve Gowda's recent meeting with coal and railways minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi was an apolitical discussion on projects proposed in Hassan district. In desperation, leaders of the ruling Congress were …

H D Deve Gowda can't lead march to Kalladka
7 years, 8 months ago

H D Deve Gowda can't lead march to Kalladka

Deccan Chronicle  

Hassan: JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda’s plans to lead a march from Mangaluru to Kalladka to restore communal harmony in Dakshina Kannada district has been stymied by the deputy commissioner in view of the law and order situation. On the peace meeting chaired by Dakshina Kannada district in charge minister Ramanath Rai held today, Mr Gowda wondered whether the …

Efforts on to unite regional parties under Sonia Gandhi: HD Deve Gowda
7 years, 9 months ago

Efforts on to unite regional parties under Sonia Gandhi: HD Deve Gowda

Deccan Chronicle  

Hassan: With a weak opposition at the Centre, efforts are on to unite all regional parties under the leadership of Congress president, Sonia Gandhi, according to Janata Dal supremo, H D Deve Gowda. Referring to Mr Narendra Modi’s completion of three years as Prime Minister, Mr Gowda was at his sarcastic best. “I don’t know whether the Centre has come …

Sadananda Gowda appointed as Law Minister
10 years, 4 months ago

Sadananda Gowda appointed as Law Minister

Live Law  

Sadananda Gowda, former Chief Minister of Karnataka, has been given charge of the Ministry of Law and Justice, in furtherance of the recent shuffle and expansion of the Union Cabinet. Gowda was sworn in as the Minister of Railways in the Union Cabinet in May this year.Gowda was a Public Prosecutor for a brief period in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada District, …

BJP wins 3, leads in 15; Congress ahead in 8 seats
10 years, 10 months ago

BJP wins 3, leads in 15; Congress ahead in 8 seats

The Hindu  

Showing remarkable recovery since it lost power in the Karnataka Assembly polls last year, BJP on Friday bagged three Lok Sabha seats and was ahead of the ruling Congress in 15 others. BJP’s Nalin Kumar Kateel trounced former KPCC chief B. Janardhana Poojary by 1,43,709 votes in Dakshina Kannada constituency. In the keenly watched bitter contest in Bangalore South, Infosys …

Karnataka: BSY's party threatens survival of Assembly
12 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka: BSY's party threatens survival of Assembly

News 18  

Belgaum: The winter session of the Karnataka legislature begins on Wednesday, amid doubts over its survival, as many ruling BJP legislators are likely to attend the Dec 9 launch of the new outfit headed by former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa. Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and state BJP president K S Eshwarappa expressed confidence that only a handful of legislators …

Sadanada Gowda resigns, supporters seek to prevent him
12 years, 8 months ago

Sadanada Gowda resigns, supporters seek to prevent him

India TV News  

Bangalore, July 11: Ending his 11-month tenure, D V Sadananda Gowda today resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister, paving the way for Jagadish Shettar to take over, but not before dramatic scenes were witnessed with his supporters trying to physically prevent him from stepping down. Accompanied by some Ministers, Gowda met Governor H R Bhardwaj at Raj Bhavan and submitted his …

Sadanada Gowda resigns amid high drama
12 years, 8 months ago

Sadanada Gowda resigns amid high drama

The Hindu  

Ending his 11-month tenure, D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister, paving the way for Jagadish Shettar to take over, but not before dramatic scenes with his supporters trying to physically prevent him from stepping down. Accompanied by some ministers, Mr. Gowda met Governor H.R. Mr. Gowda sought to pacify them and later left the residence but …

BJP govt in Karnataka faces fresh crisis
12 years, 8 months ago

BJP govt in Karnataka faces fresh crisis

India TV News  

Bangalore, July 10: The ruling BJP in Karnataka today faced a fresh crisis after outgoing Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda placed a set of demands in a last minute counter move against rival B S Yeddyurappa, delaying the legislature party meeting. Gowda's camp insisted on the party president's post for him, deputy Chief Ministership for K S Eshwarappa and …

D V Sadananda Gowda camp fires salvo at BJP central leadership
12 years, 8 months ago

D V Sadananda Gowda camp fires salvo at BJP central leadership

India TV News  

Bangalore, Jul 10:In a last minute hitch, the ruling BJP Legislature party meeting to elect Jagadish Shettar as its leader was delayed this morning with outgoing Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda's camp insisting on their demands being met. Ministers and MLAs loyal to Gowda are believed to be pushing for making him the party's state unit President, and K …

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