Karnataka CM Bommai calls Congress an 'irresponsible' opposition
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai calls Congress an 'irresponsible' opposition

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that Congress is an irresponsible opposition party after they staged a walkout during the introduction of the anti-conversion bill. Bommai said Congress has failed to take up pro-people issues in the state. Referring to the anti-conversion bill, Bommai said it is the right of an elected government, as the voice of the people, to decide on laws that need to be brought. READ | Shivaji, Rayanna statues vandalised: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says 'culprits won't be spared' The adverse impact of religious conversions on innumerable families is a known fact.

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War of words break out in Karnataka assembly between CM, Bommai, over Cong's ‘failed’ poll promises
1 year, 8 months ago

War of words break out in Karnataka assembly between CM, Bommai, over Cong's ‘failed’ poll promises

Hindustan Times  

A heated argument broke out in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former CM Basavaraj Bommai from the opposition BJP over the alleged “failure” of the Congress party in implementing it's five major election guarantees. When legislators from the BJP pushed for their submission - over the alleged “failure” of the grand old party to …

Bommai to be interim LoP in Karnataka assembly, says BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Bommai to be interim LoP in Karnataka assembly, says BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, in a late night decision on Monday, stated that former chief minister Basvaraj Bommai will be interim leader of the party in Karnataka legislative assembly till a formal leader of opposition is decided, a party leaders said. After a meeting with BJP president JP Nadda and home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Sunday, former chief …

Karnataka to scrap anti-conversion law, reverse textbook changes
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka to scrap anti-conversion law, reverse textbook changes

The Hindu  

Fulfilling a poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka has announced the repeal of the State’s Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022 — popularly known as the anti-conversion law — which was one of the most controversial legislations ushered in during the previous BJP regime. On Thursday, the State Cabinet also decided to reverse the changes made …

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai accepts defeat
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai accepts defeat

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state has not been able to meet its goals, and that - once the results are announced - the party will perform an in-depth examination. The party will accept the election outcome and will use it as an opportunity to learn, according to CM Bommai who …

'Will take result in our stride': CM Bommai accepts BJP's defeat in Karnataka polls
1 year, 10 months ago

'Will take result in our stride': CM Bommai accepts BJP's defeat in Karnataka polls

India TV News  

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has accepted the Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in Karnataka assembly elections 2023. The Congress was striding forward with leads in 128 seats while the BJP was ahead in 67 in Karnataka, according to Election Commission trends, as votes were counted for an election widely seen as a litmus test for both …

Karnataka Assembly polls: CM Bommai campaigns in Shettar's Hubli-Dharwad West constituency
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Assembly polls: CM Bommai campaigns in Shettar's Hubli-Dharwad West constituency

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday campaigned in the Hubli-Dharwad West Assembly constituency ahead of the May 10 elections in the state. With Karnataka Assembly elections nearing, incumbent CM Bommai on Monday said that he never imagined that he would become CM one day. READ | ‘If Cong comes to power, Karnataka will be afflicted with riots’: Amit Shah …

Karnataka polls crucial for Congress to dent BJP’s prospects in 2024
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka polls crucial for Congress to dent BJP’s prospects in 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka assembly election has never been so important for the Congress party. While the tussle between former chief minister Siddaramaiah and state unit president DK Shivakumar is well known, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has announced that the party will not project any chief ministerial face. While the tussle between Siddaramaiah and state unit president DK Shivakumar is well known, …

CM Bommai terms congress rule as 'Dark Days' in Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

CM Bommai terms congress rule as 'Dark Days' in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday attacked the Congress party and termed its rule from 2013-18 under Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister as ‘dark days’ in the history of Karnataka and that development works came to a halt. He told a press conference in Bengaluru that his party is trying to ‘unite’ the people while the Congress party tried …

Congress has no chance to return to power in Karnataka: Bommai
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress has no chance to return to power in Karnataka: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused the opposition parties of being unable to accept the development in the state and resorting to baseless allegations against the government. Speaking to reporters at Banahatti helipad in Bagalkot on Sunday, Bommai asserted that the people of Karnataka are mature and intelligent enough not to be influenced by such tactics of the opposition. …

Congress bribing voters in Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai ahead of polls | Exclusive
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress bribing voters in Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai ahead of polls | Exclusive

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in an exclusive interview with India Today spoke on the state budget, new Ram temple, Congress protests, poll promises and much more ahead of the Assembly election. Bommai, a day after presenting the budget, said the "irresponsible" opposition would ruin the economy of the state, in reference to poll promises by the Congress ahead of …

‘No one can see it, it’s just on paper': DK Shivakumar on Karnataka budget
2 years, 1 month ago

‘No one can see it, it’s just on paper': DK Shivakumar on Karnataka budget

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday presented his second budget, in which he announced allocations to women welfare, farmer welfare, government schemes and infrastructure projects, with focus on Bengaluru roads and traffic, climate change, data security and more. Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar and several other leaders of the grand old party hit out at CM Bommai on Friday …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, by voice vote amid walkout by Opposition Congress members. Stanislaus Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, the Supreme Court had held that the “right to propagate” under Article 25 did not include the right to convert another person. Conversion by ‘allurement’ …

Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Anti-Conversion Bill despite Opposition Outcry
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Anti-Conversion Bill despite Opposition Outcry

News 18  

Ruckus broke out in the Karnataka legislative council when the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, also known as the Anti-Conversion Bill, was tabled. Defending its move to pass this controversial bill, the ruling BJP called it an effort to “protect our religion and stop forceful conversion”. The opposition Congress and JDS have condemned the step and …

Karnataka govt to table anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council today
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka govt to table anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Basavaraj Bommai government is likely to table the anti-conversion Bill in the Karnataka Legislative Council today. Last year in December, amid the ruckus by the Opposition, the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 or anti-conversion Bill was passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly but due to the lack of majority, the Prohibition of Conversion Bill …

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka promulgates ordinance with provisions of Rs 1 lakh fine, 10yr jail term
2 years, 10 months ago

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka promulgates ordinance with provisions of Rs 1 lakh fine, 10yr jail term

India TV News  

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka promulgates ordinance with provisions of Rs 1 lakh fine, 10yr jail term The anti-conversion bill aims to prohibit religious conversion by way of marriage or inducements such as free marriage, employment among others. Highlights Karnataka cabinet approved the ordinance move for the anti-conversion bill Bill was passed in assembly in December last year but is pending passage …

Karnataka Assembly Session to Resume, Govt to Table Anti-Conversion Bill
3 years ago

Karnataka Assembly Session to Resume, Govt to Table Anti-Conversion Bill

News 18  

The ruling BJP government is all set to table the controversial anti-conversion bill in the Karnataka Assembly session, which will resume on Monday. The anti-conversion bill, which was tabled and passed in the state Legislature Assembly, is yet to be presented before the Legislative Council. The BJP attempted to present it on the last day of the winter session in …

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid criticism
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid criticism

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has a majority, passed the controversial ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ on December 23, 2021, by voice vote amid protests from members of opposition parties. The passage of the anti-conversion Bill in the Lower House was preceded by a surge in attacks on religious minorities in Karnataka, …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti conversion bill amid protests. What is it about? | Explained in 10 points
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti conversion bill amid protests. What is it about? | Explained in 10 points

India TV News  

The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed the 'Anti-Conversion Bill', or the "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021" amid wide protests from the opposition and the citizens. The "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", provides for the protection of the right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill amidst din
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill amidst din

India TV News  

Highlights The contentious "Anti-conversion Bill", was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly amidst the din. The contentious "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", popularly known as the "Anti-conversion Bill", was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, amidst the din. Congress partly vehemently opposed the bill, calling it "anti-people", "inhuman", "anti-constitutional", "anti-poor" and "draconian", and urged that …

Congress' DK Shivakumar tears copy of Karnataka anti-conversion bill in assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

Congress' DK Shivakumar tears copy of Karnataka anti-conversion bill in assembly

India TV News  

Congress' DK Shivakumar tears copy of Karnataka anti-conversion bill in assembly The "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", introduced in the assembly by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, provides for protection of right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any …

Anti-Conversion Bill: Karnataka Congress Stages Walkout After Bill Tabled In Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

Anti-Conversion Bill: Karnataka Congress Stages Walkout After Bill Tabled In Assembly

ABP News  

New Delhi: After Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra tabled the Anti-Conversion Bill in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday, Congress opposed the bill and staged a walkout from the Assembly. Congress opposing the anti-conversion bill tabled by the Karnataka Govt stages walkout from the Assembly; DK Shivakumar tears the copy of the Bill inside the House — ANI December 21, …

K'taka assembly: DK Shivakumar tears copy of anti-conversion bill, Congress stages walkout
3 years, 3 months ago

K'taka assembly: DK Shivakumar tears copy of anti-conversion bill, Congress stages walkout

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar tore a copy of the anti-conversion Bill that was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday. The bill was introduced by home minister Araga Jnanendra following which the speaker said he allowed the government to table the bill following procedure and it will be taken up for discussion on Wednesday. The bill, titled ‘Karnataka Protection of …

CM Bommai to Bring Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka Assembly Today. Cong Says Will Oppose 'Tooth & Nail'
3 years, 3 months ago

CM Bommai to Bring Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka Assembly Today. Cong Says Will Oppose 'Tooth & Nail'

News 18  

Karnataka’s winter session is expected to be stormy in Belagavi on Monday as the BJP-led government is expected to table controversial bills- legislation against religious conversions. On Sunday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai hinted that the draft of the anti-conversion bill would be approved by the state cabinet. “In all probabilities, the draft rule proposed by the law department would …

'Karnataka to Soon Have Anti-conversion Law, Constitution Never Permitted Forced Conversion': CM Bommai
3 years, 4 months ago

'Karnataka to Soon Have Anti-conversion Law, Constitution Never Permitted Forced Conversion': CM Bommai

News 18  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the state will soon have an anti-religious conversion law. Speaking to reporters, Bommai said, "The state government is studying related laws enacted by other states and soon anti-conversion legislation will be formulated." According to the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti convener Mohana Gowda, under whose aegis the event was organised, over 50 seers of …

'Basavaraj Bommai Emboldened Vigilantes Targeting Minorities': Church Holds Meet
3 years, 5 months ago

'Basavaraj Bommai Emboldened Vigilantes Targeting Minorities': Church Holds Meet

The Quint  

The Catholic church leaders said that the "entire Christian community in Karnataka is opposing the proposed anti-conversion bill in one voice". The government should immediately suspend a 'survey' of churches believed to have been ordered by the Legislative Committee for Minorities and Backward Classes, the group of church leaders said. Thousands of schools, colleges, and hospitals run by the church …

Karnataka CM Bommai and Congress leader Siddaramaiah engage in Twitter war over 'moral policing'
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai and Congress leader Siddaramaiah engage in Twitter war over 'moral policing'

India TV News  

A spat broke out between Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday and has been going on for two days. On the former's accusations saying that the opposition leader had Hindu activists killed during his term, Siddaramaiah retaliated by saying that he could file a defamation case against the CM but is rather giving him an …

Congress, Opposition parties walk out of Lok Sabha over Karnataka crisis
5 years, 8 months ago

Congress, Opposition parties walk out of Lok Sabha over Karnataka crisis

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The ongoing political crisis in Karnataka rocked the Lok Sabha on Wednesday for a second day as Congress members along with several others from opposition parties walked out of the House. Other opposition parties who walked out along with Congress included members from Nationalist Congress Party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagham, National Conference and members of Trinamool Congress. Following this, …

Karnataka political crisis: Congress submits adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha accusing BJP of trying to 'topple' coalition govt
5 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka political crisis: Congress submits adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha accusing BJP of trying to 'topple' coalition govt

Firstpost  

Amid efforts to control the political crisis in Karnataka after at least 13 MLAs of the Congress-JD coalition government handed in their resignations over the weekend, the Congress on Monday submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, Amid efforts to control the political crisis in Karnataka after at least 13 MLAs of the Congress-JD coalition government handed in …

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