With Rank Opportunism, Somersaults on Farm Laws, Kumaraswamy Finds Himself Adrift in K'taka Politics
4 years ago

With Rank Opportunism, Somersaults on Farm Laws, Kumaraswamy Finds Himself Adrift in K'taka Politics

News 18  

The political cartoonists in Karnataka are having a field day lampooning JDS chief HD Kumaraswamy after his recent U-turn on the controversial farm bills and farmers agitation. Some have even replaced JDS symbol “the woman with a haystack” with “Kumaraswamy carrying a haystack in a saffron colour saree”, aptly describing the current status of JDS. Within 48 hours of him opposing the farm bills and extending support to the ongoing agitation, Gowda’s son and former chief minister did a somersault by voting with the BJP on the farm bills and staying away from the agitation. Being a person who is walking the path of Deve Gowda who hails from farming community and rose from the dust, both myself and JD will not deceive the soil and sons of soil.16/16— H D Kumaraswamy December 9, 2020 Not surprisingly, his father, the party patriarch and farmer Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda is maintaining a radio silence over the unfolding developments.

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HD Kumuraswamy on son Nikhil's bypoll loss: Deve Gowda's family are not cowards
1 month, 1 week ago

HD Kumuraswamy on son Nikhil's bypoll loss: Deve Gowda's family are not cowards

India Today  

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday took full responsibility for his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy's defeat in the recent by-elections. Addressing a gathering of JD and BJP workers in Channapatna, Kumaraswamy defended his family's political legacy, declaring, "Deve Gowda's family are not cowards. Turning his ire towards Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy criticised the Congress government's track record with marginalised communities. Kumaraswamy …

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’
1 month, 1 week ago

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have got a big boost to his mission — rout JDS and snub former prime minister HD Deve Gowda’s family — with the defeat of Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Channapatna bypoll. But what about Vokkaliga leaders Nage Gowda, Bache Gowda, Byre Gowda and BL Shankar, among others, whom Gowda had snubbed and sidelined to groom …

HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into allegation of ₹50 cr for 50 Karnataka Cong MLAs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into allegation of ₹50 cr for 50 Karnataka Cong MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a SIT probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's allegation that BJP offered ₹50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "Such statements shouldn’t be given as they look like the ones given by bafoons," the Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries told reporters. …

‘Kariya’ vs ‘Kulla’ row: HD Kumaraswamy swears before Chamundeshwari, responds to Zameer Ahmed's remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Kariya’ vs ‘Kulla’ row: HD Kumaraswamy swears before Chamundeshwari, responds to Zameer Ahmed's remarks

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy, denied allegations of calling Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan "Kulla”. HD Kumaraswamy, Zameer Ahmed Khan Speaking to the media on Friday, Kumaraswamy expressed his dismay over the controversy. According to DH, Kumaraswamy said, “I have never referred to Zameer Ahmed Khan as ‘Kulla’ in my life, nor has he ever addressed me as …

Kumaraswamy says 'Kaliya' slur reflects culture of state government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kumaraswamy says 'Kaliya' slur reflects culture of state government

India Today  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has hit back at Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan over his "kaliya Kumaraswamy" remark, calling it a reflection of the state government’s culture. Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan was under fire for calling Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy "kaliya Kumaraswamy" during an election campaign in Channapatna, sparking backlash from multiple quarters. Mandya’s Nagamangala Youth Congress alleged …

Karnataka minister apologises for calling HD Kumaraswamy as 'Kaalia': 'Called him like that out of affection'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka minister apologises for calling HD Kumaraswamy as 'Kaalia': 'Called him like that out of affection'

India TV News  

Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan On Tuesday tendered an unconditional apology for referring to Union Minister and JD leader H D Kumaraswamy as "Kaalia", which the NDA had slammed as a "racist" slur. The Congress leader clarified that he had earlier too addressed Kumaraswamy in such a way out of affection, when they shared a good bonding, and it's …

Karnataka minister makes racist slur at HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S) demands his expulsion from cabinet
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka minister makes racist slur at HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S) demands his expulsion from cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Monday stoked a major row over his racist slur against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy. Meanwhile, JD ally BJP also came out in Kumaraswamy's support, as its leaders recalled a similar, racist statement from Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda in May. same as Rahul Gandhi's adviser calling South Indians look like Africans, North East …

'Ramanagara and Channapatna will develop as twin cities in three years': Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Ramanagara and Channapatna will develop as twin cities in three years': Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

With the Channapatna bye-election approaching, former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy took aim at Congress leaders on Sunday, declaring, "Thieves are uniting with thieves," to criticize what he views as politically motivated alliances. Meanwhile, I am here to ask for votes with a focus on development," Kumaraswamy said, pledging, "Within three years, we will see Ramanagara and Channapatna develop …

Karnataka Minister's 'skin colour' remark on HD Kumaraswamy triggers outrage
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister's 'skin colour' remark on HD Kumaraswamy triggers outrage

India TV News  

The Janata Dal party on Monday lashed out at Karnataka state Cabinet Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan for hurling a racist remark against its state president, H.D. "The Janata Dal party demands that the Home Minister, Dr. G Parameshwara, and Ramanagara District Police immediately take appropriate legal action against Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan for racial abuse, racism, …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
2 months ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

MUDA case: Karnataka HC notice to CM Siddaramaiah and others on petition seeking transfer of probe to CBI The High Court of Karnataka on November 5 ordered issue of notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Central and State governments, the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Lokayukta police and others on a petition seeking transfer to the CBI the investigation of …

Nikhil Kumaraswamy: I'm Not Interested in Personal Attacks, Focus on Development
2 months ago

Nikhil Kumaraswamy: I'm Not Interested in Personal Attacks, Focus on Development

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the NDA candidate for the Channapatna Assembly by-election, has responded to DK Shivakumar's criticism of his father and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. He stated that he is focusing on development-oriented politics and that he does not want to engage in personal and below-the-belt attacks.

Karnataka Bypolls: The Next Generation Takes Center Stage
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Bypolls: The Next Generation Takes Center Stage

India Today  

Karnataka's upcoming bypolls see father-son duos vying for assembly seats. Two former chief ministers, Basavaraj Bommai and H.D. Deve Gowda, are hoping to hand their sons the opportunity to serve in the state legislative assembly. Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Bharath Bommai are the candidates in Channapatna and Shiggaon respectively, both seeking to secure their party's ticket to power. While Basavaraj Bommai …

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the State Government is waiting for Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision on sanctioning the prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in a case where he had allegedly illegally allotted 550 acres to a mining company that did not exist at all. “Kumarswamy might be the union minister, but he had allotted 550 …

HD Kumaraswamy unfazed by prosecution threat amid mining land allocation case
4 months, 2 weeks 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 Lokayukta seeks Governor's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in land mining case
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Lokayukta seeks Governor's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in land mining case

India Today  

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Tuesday sought Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's approval to prosecute Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in an illegal land mining case. Reacting to the Lokayukta's request for Kumaraswamy's prosecution being denied in 2023, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said, "Governor is a constitutional post and we respect it. Notably, the Lokayukta's fresh request in Kumaraswamy's case came …

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics
6 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, so often at the receiving end of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ‘parivarvaad’ jibes, on Tuesday hit out at the ruling party over the induction of several leaders with political background in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi's attack came two days after Prime Minister Modi, along with his ministers, took …

H.D. Kumaraswamy: 'Child of circumstances' yet again?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

H.D. Kumaraswamy: 'Child of circumstances' yet again?

India Today  

Kumaraswamy took the oath of office as a cabinet minister in the National Democratic Alliance government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9, it was the first time the 64-year-old, who has been a key figure in Karnataka politics, was donning the mantle of a central minister in a political career that ironically began with a parliamentary election. …

Kumaraswamy Says Police 'Deliberately Circulating' Videos Of Nephew Prajwal Revanna, Alleges Bias In SIT Probe
8 months ago

Kumaraswamy Says Police 'Deliberately Circulating' Videos Of Nephew Prajwal Revanna, Alleges Bias In SIT Probe

ABP News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy made allegations during the voting of ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024 accusing police officers of circulating footage linked to Prajwal Revanna. "At 8 pm on the night of 21 April, a person called Naveen Gowda tweeted to watch Prajwal Revanna's videos. #WATCH | 'Obscene videos' case involving JD MP Prajwal Revanna | Bengaluru: Former …

No political clearance sought or given: MEA on Prajwal Revanna
8 months, 1 week ago

No political clearance sought or given: MEA on Prajwal Revanna

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that “no political clearance” was sought from it or issued by it, with this being its first reaction on Prajwal Revanna, the Member of Parliament from Karnataka's Hassan, who is embroiled in an alleged sex scandal. A Karnataka Police SIT is probing sex charges against Prajwal Revanna Prajwal is the grandson of …

Gowda family tree: Exploring 3 generations of HD Deve Gowda family amid Prajwal Revanna sexual harassment case
8 months, 1 week ago

Gowda family tree: Exploring 3 generations of HD Deve Gowda family amid Prajwal Revanna sexual harassment case

Hindustan Times  

The family of former prime minister and JDS patriarch HD Deve Gowda made national headlines once again after his grandson, the sitting MP of Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, 33, is accused of serial sexual abuse of women in his constituency. Though Revanna's uncle, HD Kumaraswamy, the second-in-chief of JDS, has distanced the party from the alleged actions of his nephew, the …

HD Kumaraswamy says Prajwal Revanna 'sex video' case ‘shameful’ as MP faces JD(S) expulsion
8 months, 1 week ago

HD Kumaraswamy says Prajwal Revanna 'sex video' case ‘shameful’ as MP faces JD(S) expulsion

Hindustan Times  

HD Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal on Tuesday asserted that the party will not protect his nephew Prajwal Revanna amid the controversy over the obscene video case against the Hassan MP in Karnataka. On Monday, HD Kumaraswamy had said that there was no question of defending Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, and the party would take "merciless action" if the Special …

Political tensions rise in Hassan constituency ahead of polling
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Political tensions rise in Hassan constituency ahead of polling

Hindustan Times  

Political tensions in Hassan district heightened as allegations of manipulated videos targeting Prajwal Revanna, the incumbent member of Parliament, surfaced just two days ahead of the voting for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, according to people familiar with the matter. MP Prajwal Revanna at a meeting of JD-BJP workers in Arakalagud, Hassan district, ahead of LS polls The complaint …

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya
9 months ago

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya

Hindustan Times  

As the Janata Dal, in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, is sparing no effort in ensuring victory of its candidates, the party leader HD Kumaraswamy could be appointed a minister, according to people familiar with the matter. In Mandya, HD Kumaraswamy’s campaign has been prominently highlighting his potential ministerial role, although no official announcement has been made by the …

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

After various speculations on Karnataka’s high-profile Mandya Lok Sabha seat, the Janata Dal confirmed that its second-in-chief and former CM HD Kumaraswamy will contest from this hot seat of old Mysuru region. The Bharatiya Janata Party has allotted Mandya, Kolar and Hassan seats to its alliance partner JDS, finally confirming the names of these three seats. HD Kumaraswamy Earlier, HD …

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns

The Hindu  

Alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal have decided to conduct joint campaigns and form coordination committees with one leader from each party in districts where the regional party has a strong presence, sources said. Kumaraswamy of the JD will likely be part of the upcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallies in South Karnataka, BJP sources said. Mr. Kumaraswamy …

When did Siddaramaiah become a soothsayer? asks HDK
9 months, 1 week ago

When did Siddaramaiah become a soothsayer? asks HDK

The Hindu  

Janata Dal leader H.D. Reacting Mr. Siddaramaiah’s remark that he had failed to get even his son elected from Mandya in 2019 when he was the Chief Minister, the JD leader pointed out that he and the Congress too were to be held accountable for the loss as the Congress and JD were then part of an alliance. With regard …

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: How the Nitish flip has rattled mahagathbandhan in Bihar

India Today  

The long series of U-turns spanning Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s career saw another addition on January 28, two days after he snubbed his deputy chief minister and “political heir” Tejashwi Yadav during Republic Day celebrations in Patna. Just days before the national flag was to be hoisted for the Independence Day celebrations in Patna, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on …

Kumaraswamy may contest LS polls if Modi wants him to, says ex-PM Deve Gowda
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kumaraswamy may contest LS polls if Modi wants him to, says ex-PM Deve Gowda

Hindustan Times  

JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda on Thursday indicated that his son and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy may contest upcoming Lok Sabha polls, if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah want him to do so. Kumaraswamy may contest LS polls if Modi wants him to, says ex-PM Deve Gowda Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha …

Karnataka Dy CM rubbishes HDK’s allegations of screening porn films in cinemas
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Dy CM rubbishes HDK’s allegations of screening porn films in cinemas

The Hindu  

Rubbishing Janata Dal State president H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegations that he screened porn films in cinemas he operated earlier, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Asking the former Chief Minister to go to the Kanakapura Assembly constituency personally and check with the people about his involvement in any such activity, the Karnataka Congress chief called Kumaraswamy ‘a frustrated man’. Mr. Kumaraswamy had recently …

Karnataka is not Republic of D K Shivakumar, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka is not Republic of D K Shivakumar, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

JD state president H D Kumaraswamy on Monday slammed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, saying that Karnataka is not his 'republic'. The former chief minister was reacting to Shivakumar's statement, wondering how the JD leader was related to the five guarantees of the ruling Congress government in the state. READ | Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to …

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig

Hindustan Times  

The leadership of BJP's new alliance partner in Karnataka -- JD -- was among the political leaders who congratulated B Y Vijayendra on his appointment as the new president of the saffron party's state unit. The BJP on Friday appointed Vijayendra, the younger son of veteran leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, as its state unit president. BJP, …

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse
1 year, 3 months ago

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized JD leader H D Kumaraswamy for his prediction regarding the Congress government's collapse in Karnataka. 'Kumaraswamy is desperate' "Kumaraswamy is desperate because he was under the illusion that the coalition government will come to power and he will become the Chief Minister, now he is disillusioned," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question. 'Congress government in …

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru
1 year, 3 months ago

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a Janata Dal leader and the son of former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, on Sunday morning met with Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader BS Yediyurappa at his residence in Bengaluru. On being asked about the JD leaders including Vice President Syed Shafiulla Saheb's resignation from the party, Nikhil Kumaraswamy said that the party would be taking up …

BJP politically bankrupt, may pick Kumaraswamy as LoP, says K’taka CM
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP politically bankrupt, may pick Kumaraswamy as LoP, says K’taka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday attacked the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka for not being able to choose the Leader of the Opposition, though two months have passed since the announcement of the election results, adding that the party must have decided to go with former chief minister and JD leader Kumaraswamy for the position. While some of …

Ramanagara Assembly constituency: After grandfather and parents, it’s now the son’s turn to try his luck here
1 year, 8 months ago

Ramanagara Assembly constituency: After grandfather and parents, it’s now the son’s turn to try his luck here

The Hindu  

Nearly three decades after Ramanagara propelled H.D. In Ramanagara Assembly constituency, considered to be the family’s bastion since it gave political rebirth to his grandfather, 35-year-old Mr. Nikhil Kumaraswamy is being challenged by Congress veteran H.A. Ignominious defeat After suffering ignominious defeat to actor Sumalatha Ambareesh in Mandya in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Mr. Nikhil Kumaraswamy has entered the …

A hazy picture in the Karnataka crystal ball
1 year, 8 months ago

A hazy picture in the Karnataka crystal ball

Live Mint  

Carnatic music is mind-boggling. At the time, leaders of the state Congress’s two main factions—one led by former chief minister Siddaramaiah and the other by state Congress chief D.K. During ticket distribution, the BJP lost some big names such as Jagadish Shettar, a former chief minister and Laxman Sangappa Savadi, the deputy chief minister— both powerful Lingayat leaders. Yeddyurappa is …

Kumaraswamy admitted in hospital at Bengaluru, cancels his schedule
1 year, 8 months ago

Kumaraswamy admitted in hospital at Bengaluru, cancels his schedule

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister and senior JD leader Kumaraswamy got admitted to hospital on Saturday after he complained of fever, reported news agency ANI. Kumaraswamy admitted in hospital at Bengaluru, cancels his schedule The JD announced that all the visits of Kumaraswamy for the next few days are cancelled as doctors advised him to take the rest. A few days ago, …

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy hospitalised in Bengaluru
1 year, 8 months ago

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy hospitalised in Bengaluru

India TV News  

Karnataka news : Former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday night following fever and fatigue. The former Chief Minister was advised hospitalisation following symptoms of fever. Party workers and family members are concerned about Kumaraswamy's health as he had undergone heart surgery earlier. ALSO READ: Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Rahul Gandhi to …

BJP leaders with Peshwa lineage behind downfall of Yediyurappa govt: Kumaraswamy
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP leaders with Peshwa lineage behind downfall of Yediyurappa govt: Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Karwar: Former Chief Minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy on Friday claimed that some BJP leaders with the 'background of Peshwa lineage' in Delhi were behind the downfall of the Yediyurappa government in 2007. "If I hadn't partnered with Yediyurappa in 2005, his political career would have come to a halt," Kumaraswamy stated to reporters during his Pancharatna Yatra in …

JD(S) to come to power in next elections: HD Kumaraswamy
1 year, 11 months ago

JD(S) to come to power in next elections: HD Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Asserting that JD would come to power in the state after the forthcoming assembly election, former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy assured to take all necessary steps to help the farmers. Speaking on the loan waiver scheme he had initiated as the Chief Minister, Kumaraswamy expressed unhappiness against the BJP government. With confusion within Congress and various charges against BJP, …

JP's Legacy Heats Up Bihar Politics: Ahead of Amit Shah's Visit, Nitish Kumar Says 'Doesn't Matter Who Comes and Celebrates'
2 years, 2 months ago

JP's Legacy Heats Up Bihar Politics: Ahead of Amit Shah's Visit, Nitish Kumar Says 'Doesn't Matter Who Comes and Celebrates'

News 18  

Bihar’s Sitab Diara, the birthplace of Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP or Loknayaka, has suddenly shot to limelight. Moreover, to everyone’s surprise, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a sudden visit to Sitab Diara and oversaw the development works taken up by the Bihar government. POLITICAL CHATTER Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party state chief Dr Sanjay Jaiswal questioned the rationale …

BJP rule in Karnataka marked by caste, corruption and communalism
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP rule in Karnataka marked by caste, corruption and communalism

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:50 IST Although Karnataka is considered the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “gateway to the south”, the party has never been able to come to power in the State with a clear mandate. Bommai’s tenure When Basavaraj Bommai emerged as the dark horse Chief Minister in July 2021, political journalists expected that aggressive communalism, as seen in …

Why Indian laws fail to deter corrupt politicians
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Indian laws fail to deter corrupt politicians

Firstpost  

What has India done to assure its citizens that politicians are meant to serve the people and not loot the state? In the current case almost Rs 49 crore has been recovered from the Kolkata home of actress and model Arpita Mukherjee, closely linked to West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, who in turn is said to be a confidante of …

BJP, Congress destabilised peace: HD Kumaraswamy on K'taka activist's murder
2 years, 10 months ago

BJP, Congress destabilised peace: HD Kumaraswamy on K'taka activist's murder

India Today  

Reacting to the murder of the Karnataka activist, JD leader HD Kumaraswamy alleged that the Congress and the BJP wanted this kind of incident in the state. They wanted this kind of incident,” HD Kumaraswamy was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The former Karnataka CM’s statement follows as political row erupted over the death of a Bajrang Dal …

A span of challenges, unfulfilled dreams
3 years, 5 months ago

A span of challenges, unfulfilled dreams

Hindustan Times  

BS Yediyurappa’s resignation as the chief minister of Karnataka brought down curtains yet another time for him at the helm. Over the decades of political circus in the state, consisting of a series of splits between the Congress, Janata Party, a coalition of parties, and untimely deaths of Lingayat-supported leaders resulted in the community vote share shifting to the BJP, …

Yediyurappa: BJP's Seasoned Oarsman Relents, but Too Early for Political Obituary
3 years, 5 months ago

Yediyurappa: BJP's Seasoned Oarsman Relents, but Too Early for Political Obituary

News 18  

There seems to be no “closure” for B S Yediyurappa, the BJP’s “comeback man” in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the Chief Minister four times, surmounting odds. For the architect of the BJP’s first ever government to the south of Vindhyas, age is being seen as a primary factor for his exit …

B.Y. Vijayendra — Yediyurappa’s trusted son and nemesis
3 years, 5 months ago

B.Y. Vijayendra — Yediyurappa’s trusted son and nemesis

The Hindu  

Forty-five-year-old law graduate B.Y. Even as speculation is rife about Mr. Yediyurappa being replaced, Mr. Vijayendra is learnt to be lobbying with the party high command to anoint him Deputy Chief Minister under a non-Lingayat Chief Minister after his father’s exit. Though Mr. Vijayendra started his career as secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha’s Bengaluru unit in 2009 during Mr. …

BS Yediyurappa 'lost spirit' to rule, dynastic politics in play in Karnataka: BJP leader AH Vishwanath
3 years, 6 months ago

BS Yediyurappa 'lost spirit' to rule, dynastic politics in play in Karnataka: BJP leader AH Vishwanath

India Today  

Amid turmoil in Karnataka BJP, state BJP leader and MLC AH Vishwanath on Thursday said Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has "lost the spirit" to run the government and dynastic politics has become prevalent in the state. His statement comes a day after Karnataka BJP in-charge Arun Singh met CM Yediyurappa and BJP dissenters to sort out the differences within the …

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 …

Will resign if BJP high command asks me: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
3 years, 7 months ago

Will resign if BJP high command asks me: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

India Today  

Breaking his silence on the speculations over a leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will continue to hold top post as long as the BJP high command has "confidence in him" and will resign only when they ask him. In May, it was reported that a group of BJP MLAs, including state Tourism Minister …

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