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 of Karnataka. While welcoming the said 16 disqualified MLAs into BJP party, CM B S Yediyurappa described them as "Future Ministers of Karnataka after by-election and also said that all promises made to them would be fulfilled, KPCC president Dinesh Gundu Rao wrote in his letter to the Chief Election Commissioner. The statement has been made by Yediyurappa with a view to inducing and influencing voters of these segments for furtherance of election prospects of the BJP candidates in these constituencies, Rao alleged.

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Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being. In the BJP camp, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka is likely to take along all the legislators …

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday blamed internal party dynamics and "adjustment politics" for the BJP's tepid performance in the Karnataka bypolls. Yathnal singled out Arun Singh, the party’s state in-charge, accusing him of being a messenger of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and his son, BY Vijayendra. He urged the BJP leadership to reconsider its strategy, asking …

Karnataka: Counting of votes beings for bypolls to 3 Assembly seats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Counting of votes beings for bypolls to 3 Assembly seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The counting of votes is underway on Saturday for the high stake bypolls held to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance. The bypolls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of …

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for the high stake by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance, will take place on Saturday. The by-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, …

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 …

Vijayan blocking path for Dalit CM in state: Congress
2 months ago

Vijayan blocking path for Dalit CM in state: Congress

Hindustan Times  

Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan on Monday accused chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan of blocking the path for a Dalit CM in the state and ensuring no representation for the community in the cabinet by sending senior CPI leader and former Devaswom minister K Radhakrishnan to Parliament. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Kuzhalnadan’s remarks during the campaign for the bypoll in Chelakkara assembly …

Case against Samajwadi leader, 24 others for poll code violation in Meerapur
2 months ago

Case against Samajwadi leader, 24 others for poll code violation in Meerapur

India Today  

Former MP Kadir Rana and 24 other people have been booked for violation of the Model Code of Conduct in the Meerapur assembly constituency in Muzzafarnagar, police said on Monday. They said the accused held an election meeting at the panchayat building even though the model code is in effect in the assembly segment in view of the November 20 …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress protest against Governor on August 31

New Indian Express  

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

Karnataka Congress MLA Alleges BJP Offering Rs 100 Cr to Switch Sides
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress MLA Alleges BJP Offering Rs 100 Cr to Switch Sides

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: In a startling revelation by Mandya Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda on Sunday alleged his party MLAs are being lured by Bharatiya Janata Party through “brokers” to switch their loyalties to as many as 50 Congress MLA by offering each one of them Rs 100 crore. He is one among several Congress MLAs to have received offers from “brokers” having …

Congress brass backs Karnataka CM, ready to fight in courts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress brass backs Karnataka CM, ready to fight in courts

New Indian Express  

He said Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar briefed Rahul Gandhi on how a systematic and designed assault had been unleashed through the office of the “puppet governor, by BJP and JDS as part of their sinister conspiracy and design to destabilise an elected government”. “Frustrated by a decimating defeat, the Prime Minister, home minister and the entire BJP leadership are now hiding …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

Hours after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the decision as ‘unconstitutional and against the law. In his first reaction after the Governor’s decision on August 17, Mr Siddaramaiah said he had not committed any mistake to warrant his resignation. The …

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

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

India TV News  

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

People of Karnataka will again reject Congress in bypolls, says Vijayendra
6 months, 3 weeks ago

People of Karnataka will again reject Congress in bypolls, says Vijayendra

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: State BJP president BY Vijayendra on Sunday said the people of Karnataka, who rejected Congress in the Lok Sabha elections, will again say no to Congress in the bypolls to be held for Assembly seats vacated by elected MPs. He said the strategies of Congress and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s will not work and Congress which claims to …

Vijayendra responsible for BSY going to jail: Congress MLA
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijayendra responsible for BSY going to jail: Congress MLA

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The controversy Bharatiya Janata Party state president BY Vijayendra sparked over Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa’s hairstyle is not likely to die down soon, with Chikkaballapur Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar joining the issue on Wednesday. Madhu has taken an initiative to fill 12,000 teachers’ vacancies, conducted the SSLC examination strictly besides ensuring three exam attempts for students …

Infighting in Karnataka Congress Over 'Parivarwaad', Siddaramaiah in Damage Control Mode
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Infighting in Karnataka Congress Over 'Parivarwaad', Siddaramaiah in Damage Control Mode

News 18  

The Karnataka Congress is witnessing a full blown infighting over ‘parivarwaad’. Several legislators and leaders are up in arms against Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa and the candidate for the Kolar Lok Sabha seat. Amid these reports, four MLAs and two MLCs from Kolar district, including Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar, have threatened to resign from the membership of …

BJP fields ex-Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat bypolls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP fields ex-Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 The BJP on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress. Several Gujarat MLAs, including four from the Congress who joined the BJP recently, have also been fielded by the party for …

Vikramaditya not happy, govt will fall soon, says disqualified Himachal Congress MLA Rajinder Rana
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikramaditya not happy, govt will fall soon, says disqualified Himachal Congress MLA Rajinder Rana

India TV News  

Himachal Govt Crisis: The crisis for Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to save his government seems far from over as one of the disqualified Congress MLA Rajinder Rana, who rebelled against the party, slammed the chief minister saying he disrespected the supporters and family members of Virbhadra Singh and added that the government will fall soon. 80 per cent Congress together, says …

Himachal Political Crisis: 6 Congress MLAs, Who Cross-Voted In Rajya Sabha Polls, Disqualified
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Political Crisis: 6 Congress MLAs, Who Cross-Voted In Rajya Sabha Polls, Disqualified

News 18  

The six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls, have been disqualified from the state assembly. “Six MLAs, who contested on Congress symbol, attracted provisions of anti-defection law against themselves…I declare that the six people cease to be members of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly with immediate effect,” said Pathania. The …

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, six Congress legislators, who had cross-voted in favour of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls on February 27, were disqualified from the Assembly by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday. Amid talk of leadership change because of growing complaints against Mr. Sukhu’s style of functioning by MLAs, the Chief Minister invited …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra Yediyurappa is new state president
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra Yediyurappa is new state president

Live Mint  

Almost six months after losing the assembly elections in Karnataka, the Bhartiya Janata Party appointed Vijayendra Yediyurappa as the president of the state unit on Friday, as per a report by Hindustan Times. “BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Shri Vijayendra Yediyurappa, MLA as State President of Karnataka, BJP. The appointment of Vijayendra Yediyurappa as the chief …

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 …

BJP Legislators Demand Thorough Reinvestigation into Soujanya Rape-Murder Case
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP Legislators Demand Thorough Reinvestigation into Soujanya Rape-Murder Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party legislators representing Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, led by party's state president and Member of Parliament for Dakshina Kannada, Nalin Kumar Kateel, have jointly called for a thorough reinvestigation into the tragic case of the rape and murder of Soujanya. "The recent acquittal by the CBI court due to a dearth of evidence has ignited the …

Karnataka Congress Leaders Deny 'Operation Hasta' Buzz, But Ghar Wapsi of MLAs May Give Party Upper 'Hand'
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka Congress Leaders Deny 'Operation Hasta' Buzz, But Ghar Wapsi of MLAs May Give Party Upper 'Hand'

News 18  

Only those who can accept the Congress ideology and are acceptable to the top leadership may even be considered if they want to switch over from the BJP, said a senior leader from Karnataka’s ruling party, putting to rest the speculation of Operation Hasta. Anybody who wants to join the Congress will have to go through an agnipariksha as allegiance …

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM meets Congress MLAs for second day amid brewing discontent

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held discussions with Congress legislators from six districts amid reports of discontent brewing within the ruling party regarding development work in their constituencies and the functioning of the government and its ministers. The meeting gains significance amid brewing discontent within the ruling party, with as many as 30 legislators reportedly having written to Chief …

Karnataka win a big boost for Congress' morale. But what went wrong in BJP's camp?
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka win a big boost for Congress' morale. But what went wrong in BJP's camp?

India TV News  

Karnataka results: The Congress finally bounced back and is on the verge of registering a thumping victory in Karnataka and managed to stop the winning juggernaut of BJP which yet again failed to make inroads in South. The Congress was winning or leading in 136 of the 224 assembly seats in the state, comfortably over the magic number of 113, …

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 …

Karnataka: With 8 Lingayats and 6 Vokkaliga, new cabinet balance caste equations
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka: With 8 Lingayats and 6 Vokkaliga, new cabinet balance caste equations

Live Mint  

The newly-formed Karnataka government on Saturday was expanded with 24 ministers taking the oath of office. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot administered the oath at Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar were also present during the occasion. Congress has tried to strike a caste balance in Karnataka and the new cabinet has six …

Congress in Karnataka, should BJP be worried about Madhya Pradesh?
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress in Karnataka, should BJP be worried about Madhya Pradesh?

India Today  

Fresh from the success of ‘Operation Lotus’ in Karnataka in 2019, the BJP had attempted a similar political manoeuvre in Madhya Pradesh in March next year—with resounding success. Unlike Karnataka, where the party in power changes every five years, MP saw 15 years of uninterrupted BJP rule between 2003 and 2018. “MP is more susceptible to religious issues, perhaps because …

Congress surge topples BJP in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress surge topples BJP in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Sending out a clear signal for change, Karnataka voters have decimated the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and given the Congress an unambiguous mandate, with 135 seats in the 224-member Legislative Assembly. In the results declared on Saturday for the election held on May 10, the Congress improved its tally from the 80 seats it won in 2018, powering to 135 …

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat
1 year, 8 months ago

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat

India Today  

With the counting of votes underway in 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka, the trends are indicative of Congress coming to power with absolute majority. Karnataka election result live updates | Full list of seat-wise results Karnataka Election Results 2023 Live Here are six factors that presumingly led to the defeat of the Centre-ruling BJP: Absence of strong face Absence of …

Karnataka election results 2023 | CM Bommai concedes defeat for BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka election results 2023 | CM Bommai concedes defeat for BJP

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has conceded defeat in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections after early trends showed that the Congress were on course to win a majority. Victory and defeat aren’t new to BJP, will introspect setback: Yediyurappa As Congress surged towards victory in the Karnataka assembly elections results, Bharatiya Janta Party leader B.S. I respectfully accept this verdict,” …

Karnataka Elections 2023: ‘Congress doesn't trust its MLAs,’ says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai as trends show lead
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: ‘Congress doesn't trust its MLAs,’ says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai as trends show lead

Firstpost  

With the early trends of the Karnataka assembly election results that will be declared on Saturday, showing crucial leads for the Congress party, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has expressed confidence that the ruling BJP may still cross the “magic number” with a clear majority. “They have no confidence in their legislators,” Bommai said, The Karnataka CM said the BJP is …

Shah plays Lingayat card against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency
1 year, 8 months ago

Shah plays Lingayat card against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Campaigning for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee V. Somanna in Lingayat-dominated Varuna Assembly constituency here on Tuesday, BJP leader and Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress nominee and former chief minister Siddaramaiah of insulting the Lingayats by reportedly calling them "corrupt.” While V. Somanna is from the politically dominant Lingayat community, Siddaramaiah belongs to the Kuruba community. Amit Shah …

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign in poll-bound Karnataka further by setting out for a two-day visit in the state, during which he will hold six public meetings and two roadshows. PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Vijaypura and Belagavi's Kudachi, and then arrive in state capital Bengaluru for a roadshow later today. While …

Congress seeks FIRs against Amit Shah for false claims, riots remark
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress seeks FIRs against Amit Shah for false claims, riots remark

The Hindu  

Congress leaders petitioned the police against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly saying that ‘if the Indian National Congress wins the upcoming elections, then the entire state of Karnataka will be afflicted with communal riots’, and thereby attempting to disrupt communal harmony in the State. They alleged that BJP leaders made ‘deliberate false statements, threatening electors to vote in …

Karnataka Election 2023: UP CM Yogi, Kiccha Sudeep Campaign for BJP; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Holds Roadshow in Chitradurga
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: UP CM Yogi, Kiccha Sudeep Campaign for BJP; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Holds Roadshow in Chitradurga

News 18  

Karnataka Election 2023 Updates: With less than a fortnight left for the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls, campaigning is in full swing as political leaders intensify their efforts across the state to woo voters. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a rally in the Gowda heartland of Mandya, while Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Chitradurga. …

What is Congress' ‘40% commission’ charge against Karnataka government?
1 year, 8 months ago

What is Congress' ‘40% commission’ charge against Karnataka government?

Hindustan Times  

The Congress has launched fresh attacks at the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Karnataka government over the ‘40% commission charges' alleging that the right-wing party ‘talk about how to undermine the pride of Karnataka and do not comment on important issues related to the state'. On Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the chief minister Basavaraj Bommai-led state government on the …

‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of crucial elections, BS Vijayendra, the son of ex-CM BS Yediyurappa said that it is not important for him to become the chief minister of Karnataka. ‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son Speaking to ANI, “At this point of time, becoming the chief minister of Karnataka is not very important to me. BJP will …

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP
1 year, 9 months ago

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and BJP’s tall leader BS Yediyurappa slammed Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi who quit the party, ahead of Karnataka assembly polls. ‘K'taka people won’t forgive:' BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP Speaking with the reporters on Sunday, BS Yediyurappa said, “The whole party is unhappy regarding the decision of two senior most leaders in …

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP Announces Second List, 7 Sitting MLAs Dropped
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP Announces Second List, 7 Sitting MLAs Dropped

The Quint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday night, 12 April, released its second list of 23 candidates for the Karnataka Assembly polls, dropping seven incumbent MLAs. Tickets were denied to seven sitting MLAs, including Channagiri MLA Madal Virupakshappa, who is the main accused in a bribery scandal and is currently in prison over corruption charges. Other sitting MLAs who were denied …

Karnataka polls: BJP denies ticket to seven sitting MLAs in second list; Protests continue
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka polls: BJP denies ticket to seven sitting MLAs in second list; Protests continue

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party left out seven sitting MLAs from its second candidates list for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, due to be held on May 10, even as protests by supporters of several leaders continued. READ | '99% ex-CM Jagadish Shettar will be given election ticket': Yediyurappa assures While the first list of 189 candidates had eight women …

Karnataka election: BJP mostly sticks to old script in Bengaluru, three seats still a suspense
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka election: BJP mostly sticks to old script in Bengaluru, three seats still a suspense

The Hindu  

The ruling BJP, which was speculated to make major changes in its ticket distribution, has largely stuck to the old script in Bengaluru. Not only have most of the incumbent MLAs got ticket, the party has even repeated defeated candidates in seats won by the Congress and the JD, barring a few exceptions. Party circles were abuzz that Tejasvini Ananthkumar, …

Karnataka elections | BJP faces rebellion from disappointed ticket aspirants; Savadi, Gulihatti Shekar announce decision to quit party
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka elections | BJP faces rebellion from disappointed ticket aspirants; Savadi, Gulihatti Shekar announce decision to quit party

The Hindu  

The ruling BJP is facing the heat of rebellion and heartburn by the disappointed ticket aspirants close on the heels of the party releasing its first list of candidates comprising 189 names. The party is facing a tough situation in Athani of Belagavi district where MLC and former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi announced his decision to quit the BJP …

Karnataka Elections: After Suspense, Series of Meetings and Much Delay, BJP Plays It Safe
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Elections: After Suspense, Series of Meetings and Much Delay, BJP Plays It Safe

News 18  

After days of suspense and a series of meetings, the BJP high command in consultation with RSS has released its first list of 189 candidates on Tuesday night. Though the list has several new names, the BJP has not made any big change in its strongholds and repeated most sitting MLAs in North, Central, Bengaluru City and parts of Coastal …

How the Karnataka elections may play out
1 year, 9 months ago

How the Karnataka elections may play out

Hindustan Times  

Elections in India are always notoriously difficult to forecast and comment on, given the vagaries of religion, region, faith, caste and language. In the 2018 assembly elections, the BJP emerged as the single-largest party with 104 seats, followed by the Congress with 78 and the Janata Dal with 37 — only to find the two smaller parties join hands even …

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