Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just ₹2,340 crore in 2024-25, a 58 per cent reduction that could severely impact farmers' access to soft loans. He also pushed for clearances of two critical water projects - the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir on the Kaveri river and the Kalasa Banduri project on the Mahadayi river -- both awaiting approvals from the Jal Shakti and Environment Ministries. The Karnataka chief minister also met Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and congratulated her on being elected as an MP from Wayanad.

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CM Siddaramaiah Unveils Rs 327 Cr Cardiac Institute in Kalaburagi
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20 hours, 27 minutes ago

CM Siddaramaiah Unveils Rs 327 Cr Cardiac Institute in Kalaburagi

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURGI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating regional disparities across Karnataka, irrespective of areas such as Kalyana Karnataka, Mumbai Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, or Mysuru regions. Speaking at the inauguration of the new building of the 371-bed Kalaburagi branch of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, constructed at a cost of Rs 327.17 crore, the Chief Minister …

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
1 week, 1 day ago

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief BY Vijayendra hit back at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over him calling a CBI investigation into an alleged corruption case involving him, and accused him of "abusing" power. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said that Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is misusing his post. Vijayendra reacted after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP …

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament complex, urging the Centre to address financial and infrastructure issues facing the state. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah highlighted a 58 per cent reduction in the short-term agricultural credit limit for Karnataka by NABARD, which was slashed from Rs 5,600 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 2,340 crore …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Speculations are rife over a possible cabinet reshuffle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flying to New Delhi on Thursday evening. According to informed sources, the CM is likely to discuss with the party top brass the induction of former tribal welfare minister B Nagendra into the cabinet. Nagendra resigned in connection with the alleged illegal money transfer from state-run Karnataka …

CM Siddaramaiah may face pressure for cabinet rejig
1 month ago

CM Siddaramaiah may face pressure for cabinet rejig

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Pressure is likely to mount on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with regard to a reshuffle of the cabinet, with a dozen aspirants staking claim to portfolios, since they feel they deserve it. With Siddaramaiah himself facing a setback amid the ongoing MUDA scam case, and some of his cabinet colleagues too alleged to be involved in scams, the aspirants seem …

Karnataka CM, ministers prepare for winter session of state legislature
1 month ago

Karnataka CM, ministers prepare for winter session of state legislature

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the state government gearing up to conduct the winter session of the Legislature in the second week of December, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with his senior cabinet colleagues to discuss a range of issues, including proposed bills, ongoing political issues, and the strategy to counter the Opposition during the session, which is due to commence in …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a challenge to the BJP, daring them to try and remove him from his position. Siddaramaiah also drew comparisons to the recent actions against other chief ministers and Opposition leaders, and said: "They tried filing false cases against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, then Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and now they’re targeting me.” Siddaramaiah's remarks followed …

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations of corruption of about Rs 700 crore by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka through the excise department, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah threw a challenge at the Prime Minister to prove his allegations. If not proved, the Chief Minister questioned the Prime Minister “Will he retire or quit from the Prime Minister’s …

Modi Inaugurates Rs 12,100 cr development projects in Bihar
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi Inaugurates Rs 12,100 cr development projects in Bihar

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth Rs 12,100 crore in Darbhanga, Bihar, on Wednesday. In addition to healthcare, PM Modi focused on enhancing infrastructure, inaugurating several National Highway projects worth Rs 5,070 crore to improve connectivity in Bihar. Speaking at the event, Modi lauded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his role in …

Siddaramaiah becomes first-ever Karnataka Chief Minister to visit Kerehadi tribe
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah becomes first-ever Karnataka Chief Minister to visit Kerehadi tribe

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made a historic visit to the Kerehadi tribal village in Heggadadevana Kote, where he spent two hours with the tribal community, becoming the first chief minister to do so. CM ENCOURAGES EDUCATION, EXTENDING ASHRAM SCHOOLS Interacting with tribal children, Siddaramaiah encouraged them to pursue education, noting how his own perseverance led him from a rural background …

'Prove ₹700 crore allegation or resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dares PM Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

'Prove ₹700 crore allegation or resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dares PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that he would retire from politics if Prime Minister Narendra Modi proves that the Congress government has mobilised ₹700 crore for poll-bound states. While campaigning somewhere in Maharashtra, the prime minister said that the Congress in Karnataka has collected ₹700 crore through the excise department to send to Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and to spend …

Will quit if proven: Siddaramaiah on excise funds being used in Maharashtra polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Will quit if proven: Siddaramaiah on excise funds being used in Maharashtra polls

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would quit politics if Prime Minister Narendra Modi proved his allegation that the Congress collected Rs 700 crore from liquor shop owners in the state to fund the party's poll campaign in Maharashtra. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said such an unsubstantiated allegation coming from the Prime Minister was "shocking". The controversy erupted when …

PM Modi shows relentless favouritism towards Gujarat: Siddaramaiah
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi shows relentless favouritism towards Gujarat: Siddaramaiah

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of showing "relentless favouritism" towards his home state Gujarat. Alleging that major investments are being "coaxed away" from thriving states like Karnataka and handed over to Gujarat, the CM demanded fairness and equal opportunity for all southern states. "PM Narendra Modi's relentless favouritism toward Gujarat is clear as day, …

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, accusing him of "relentless favoritism towards Gujarat," Modi's home state. He also condemned Karnataka’s BJP MPs for remaining silent, alleging they are "unwilling to challenge this blatant disregard for Karnataka’s thriving tech and manufacturing ecosystem." Congress counters BJP’s allegations On Saturday, the chief ministers of Congress-ruled Telangana and …

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing probe in the MUDA site allotment case, will resign soon. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra Both Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress national President M Mallikarjun Kharge are also aware as to when the CM will quit, he said. He termed Siddaramaiah's reported recent …

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a "bogus man" and a "liar" for betraying the affected families of devastating landslides that killed over 400 people in July. Speaking at a rally in Nilambur, Malappuram district, in support of Wayanad UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge mentioned that Modi had visited Wayanad …

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 …

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its hypocrisy in fielding Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Ministers Basavaraj and SR Bommai. He questioned the BJP-JD(S) alliance and alleged that the party's leaders indulge in corruption and amass wealth while in power. Siddaramaiah challenged the record of BJP state president BY Vijayendra, accusing him of …

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his deep disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'empty' promises and the 40% commission corruption within the BJP Karnataka unit. He claims that the party has failed to fulfill its promises to the state, leaving Karnataka to suffer under a heavy debt burden. Modi, on the other hand, has defended his policies and highlighted …

Lucknow Diary | Sulking ‘Chhoti Bahu’ Aparna Yadav pacified
3 months ago

Lucknow Diary | Sulking ‘Chhoti Bahu’ Aparna Yadav pacified

New Indian Express  

Upset over her appointment as vice-chairperson of Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission, Aparna Yadav, the Chhoti Bahu of SP patriarch late Mulayam Singh Yadav, finally assumed the office on Wednesday but not before meeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Ayodhya emerges as top tourist destination Ayodhya has edged out Varanasi to emerge as the top tourist attraction in UP, with 11 …

People of Kalyana Karnataka pin high hopes on Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi
3 months, 1 week ago

People of Kalyana Karnataka pin high hopes on Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi

The Hindu  

The people of Kalyana Karnataka region are pinning high hopes on the State Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi district scheduled on Tuesday. The last Cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi to discuss issues related to the region was in 2014 during the first stint of Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister. At the Cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi in November 2014, a decision …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
3 months, 1 week ago

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2024 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ On September 12, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court reserved its judgment after concluding its hearing in the case where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Even while the Karnataka High Court was …

ABP Exclusive Karnataka CM No Change As Of Now Say Congress Leaders Amid Siddaramaiah-MUDA Row
3 months, 1 week ago

ABP Exclusive Karnataka CM No Change As Of Now Say Congress Leaders Amid Siddaramaiah-MUDA Row

ABP News  

Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority matter, top Congress sources have told ABP News that there will be no change in the state's leadership for now. The clarification comes amid increased activity by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and a few other Congress leaders, who have been lobbying for their …

Deshpande rules out any proposal to replace CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deshpande rules out any proposal to replace CM

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader and Chairman of Administrative Reforms Commission R.V. Siddaramaiah is the Chief Minister and he will continue as the Chief Minister,” Mr. Deshpande said and even added that Mr. Siddaramaiah, according to him, will remain at the helm for the full term. When asked if he aspired to become the Chief Minister and was ready to occupy the …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple the state government. In 2008 and 2019, they came to power through ‘Operation Lotus’ and backdoor entry,” the Chief Minister said. This has resulted in a 1.66 per cent loss to the state,” the Chief Minister said. “If Union …

Key Insights From N. Chandrababu Naidu And PM Modi's Meeting | ABP News
4 months ago

Key Insights From N. Chandrababu Naidu And PM Modi's Meeting | ABP News

ABP News  

On Saturday, N Chandrababu Naidu, the president of the Telugu Desam Party and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, requested the central government to consider rescheduling loans incurred during the previous YSR Congress party administration to alleviate the financial strain on the debt-burdened state. A senior TDP leader revealed that Naidu asked Modi if the Reserve Bank of India could assist …

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 Governor is puppet of Central Govt: Minister M. B. Patil
4 months ago

Karnataka Governor is puppet of Central Govt: Minister M. B. Patil

The Hindu  

Criticising the Governor’s decision to allow prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case, Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. On August 17, Mr. Patil told reporters, “When T. J. Abraham filed a complaint against the CM, the Chief Secretary of the government provided all necessary information to the Raj Bhavan. Kumaraswamy and former minister Shashikala Jolle, …

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 …

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Karnataka stands third in the country by drawing ₹54,427 crore Foreign Direct Investment during 2023-24. He said the state government has taken up multidimensional programmes in the areas of industry, agriculture, infrastructure development, and education to accelerate economic growth, besides the implementation of welfare programmes. The government has approved 591 investment projects through single …

Karnataka minister Rajanna says PWD minister Satish might become CM if Siddaramaiah steps down
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka minister Rajanna says PWD minister Satish might become CM if Siddaramaiah steps down

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, considered to be a staunch supporter of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sparked a fresh controversy by saying that PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi can become the state’s chief minister in the future. Meanwhile, on whether Siddaramaiah will resign if the Governor gives sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA case, Rajanna cited the example of …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah skips cabinet meeting to discuss ‘show-cause notice’ to him by Governor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah skips cabinet meeting to discuss ‘show-cause notice’ to him by Governor

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday skipped a Cabinet meeting which discussed a "show-cause notice" issued to him by the Governor asking him to explain why prosecution sanction must not be accorded in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam.' Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar Home Minister G Parameshwara said …

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is back from New Delhi, armed with a strategy to take on an aggressive opposition, which was looking to nail him in the Valmiki corporation funds scam and allegations in the MUDA site allocation. With the Congress high command’s backing, Siddaramaiah appears ready to challenge the BJP. Siddaramaiah and DyCM DK Shivakumar had been summoned to …

MUDA scam: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah skips Cabinet meeting to discuss 'show-cause notice' to him by Governor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah skips Cabinet meeting to discuss 'show-cause notice' to him by Governor

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday skipped a key Cabinet meeting to discuss a "show-cause notice" issued to him on the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam'. Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot issued the notice seeking a "response" from the chief minister. Governor seeks "response" from CM on MUDA 'scam' The Governor sought a "response" from Siddaramaiah to …

Governor gives notice to CM on MUDA ‘scam’; Siddaramaiah calls breakfast meeting with Ministers today
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor gives notice to CM on MUDA ‘scam’; Siddaramaiah calls breakfast meeting with Ministers today

The Hindu  

In a major political development, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is learnt to have issued a “showcause notice” to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking more explanation from him on the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority to his wife. Meanwhile, Mr. Siddaramaiah has convened a breakfast meeting with his ministerial colleagues at his residence on Thursday, ahead …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Mekedatu project is solution for water sharing with Tamil Nadu during monsoon distress years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Mekedatu project is solution for water sharing with Tamil Nadu during monsoon distress years

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah believes that the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project is more beneficial to Tamil Nadu than Karnataka, and would help people in the lower riparian State during a distress year. Though the issue of sharing Cauvery water has been settled in the Supreme Court, and Karnataka is supposed to release 177.25 thousand million cubic feet, this order is applicable …

Siddaramaiah must visit TN, convince Stalin to agree to Mekedatu project: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah must visit TN, convince Stalin to agree to Mekedatu project: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday called upon Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to lead a delegation of ministers and experts to Tamil Nadu, and convince his counterpart MK Stalin to agree to the construction of a balancing water reservoir at Mekedatu. “A few days ago, former PM H D Deve Gowda and I met …

PM Modi meets Manipur CM in first meeting since clashes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Manipur CM in first meeting since clashes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday, marking their first one-on-one encounter in the 18 months since the ethnic tensions in the northeastern state erupted, people aware of the matter said on Sunday. PM Narendra Modi with Union home minister Amit Shah and others during a meeting with CMs and deputy CMs of BJP-ruled …

PM Modi, BJP top brass discuss strategy
4 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi, BJP top brass discuss strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national president J.P. Nadda, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, and national general secretary B.L. This will be the first time since the Lok Sabha elections that the BJP top brass will meet with state-level leaders. The BJP leadership also discussed several key organisational issues, including the appointment of …

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget

The Hindu  

Karnataka appears to be entering a fresh round of tussle with the Centre as the Congress-ruled State on July 23 declared that it will boycott the NITI Ayog meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on July 27, accusing the Centre of ignoring its demands in the Union Budget. “We have decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting, …

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Terming the Union Budget as “disappointing” and done to ensure “the political survival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Karnataka did not get anything from what it had sought in the pre-Budget meeting. What Karnataka sought Listing of the requests made by the State during the pre-Budget meeting, he said: “Since I could not go, Krishna Byre …

Karnataka To Go For Reservation Only After Consultations: Priyank Kharge
5 months ago

Karnataka To Go For Reservation Only After Consultations: Priyank Kharge

News 18  

Amid concerns over the proposed Bill providing reservation to local Kannadigas in the private sector, Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge assured industrialists that the Congress government in the state will “implement” it only after consultations. Speaking to reporters, Minister Kharge said, “I have requested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to implement it only after consultation with the industrial experts and other departments …

Karnataka government 'unnecessarily quarrelling' with Centre: HD Kumaraswamy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka government 'unnecessarily quarrelling' with Centre: HD Kumaraswamy

India Today  

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka of "unnecessarily quarrelling" with the Centre and said that it won't help. Noting that there are several issues concerning the state and his top priority remains Karnataka, Kumaraswamy, however, said that he is not a "selfish man", as he pointed out that, as …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have called a meeting with party office bearers and party workers on July 6, said an official release on Thursday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls KPCC office-bearers, party workers meet on July 6 According to an official release, "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar …

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, discusses state's development
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu meets PM Modi, discusses state's development

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP President Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where he sought the Centre's support on significant matters pertaining to the state's development. He said, "Today, I had a constructive meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to address important matters concerning the welfare and development of Andhra …

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the change of leadership in the state is in the control of the high command and that he cannot discuss this in public. ‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM In response to the question about the plan of changing the chief minister, CM Siddaramaiah said, “Congress is a national …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Saturday. The …

CM calls on PM Modi, seeks clearance for pending water schemes and funds for Bengaluru infrastructure projects
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CM calls on PM Modi, seeks clearance for pending water schemes and funds for Bengaluru infrastructure projects

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and sought the Centre’s clearance for three major pending water projects, including Mekedatu project which aims to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and surrounding residential areas from a dam that has been planned. The Chief Minister, during his meeting with Mr. Modi, raised the issue of …

Siddaramaiah appeals to Karnataka MPs to work together for welfare of state
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah appeals to Karnataka MPs to work together for welfare of state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday addressed a meeting of the state’s elected Lok Sabha MPs, urging them to “raise their voices both inside and outside the parliament”. In a meeting which included Rajya Sabha members and Union ministers from the state, Siddaramaiah said, “Parliament is meant to be for the welfare of the state and not for politics”. “The …

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