Governor vs government in Karnataka
4 months, 1 week ago

Governor vs government in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Congress-led government in Karnataka and Raj Bhavan, presently occupied by Thaawar Chand Gehlot, a former minister in the Narendra Modi-led Union government, have been on a collision course for more than a month. The public spat began with the Governor issuing a show-cause notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over a private complaint alleging corruption in the allocation of 14 alternate sites by the Mysore Urban Development Corporation to his wife in lieu of 3.16 acres of land she owned which MUDA developed, reportedly without acquiring it. On August 22, the State Cabinet recommended to the Governor to take a “quick decision” on requests for sanction for prosecution against four NDA leaders: three former BJP ministers and JD leader H.D. A similar situation played out in 2011 when the then Governor, Hansraj Bhardwaj, a former minister in the United Progressive Alliance government, had sanctioned prosecution against the then Chief Minister B.S. However, in 2015, the High Court of Karnataka quashed Mr. Bharadwaj’s decision to sanction prosecution, providing relief to the former Chief Minister.

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Karnataka Governor seeks Siddaramaiah's report on BJP leader's misconduct claims
3 days, 11 hours ago

Karnataka Governor seeks Siddaramaiah's report on BJP leader's misconduct claims

India Today  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, requesting a detailed report on allegations made by BJP MLC CT Ravi regarding police misconduct in Belagavi after he was arrested for abusing Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. The Governor’s communication comes after Ravi and his colleagues submitted a representation outlining serious grievances against senior police officials in the district. In …

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor
1 month ago

Karnataka HC issues notice to Governor

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday issued notices to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and others on an appeal by CM Siddaramaiah, questioning the September 24 order of a single judge upholding the consent given by the governor to conduct an investigation against him and others in the MUDA case. The court also issued notices to the governor and others …

Karnataka HC notice to state in plea against governor in Muda case
1 month ago

Karnataka HC notice to state in plea against governor in Muda case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Thursday issued notices to the state government and related respondents following an appeal by chief minister Siddaramaiah, who challenged the governor’s approval to prosecute him in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment case. The bench noted, “Notice issued to respondents returnable on January 25, 2025.” Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Siddaramaiah, argued that …

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

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

Now, Karnataka Governor seeks details of prosecution sanction given by Congress Government against officials facing corruption charges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Now, Karnataka Governor seeks details of prosecution sanction given by Congress Government against officials facing corruption charges

The Hindu  

In the ongoing tiff between the Congress Government led by Siddaramaiah and the Raj Bhavan, the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has fired another salvo against the State Government by seeking details of prosecution sanction given by State Government against officials facing corruption charges since May 2023. In a communique to the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh on September 5, the Governor sought …

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
4 months, 1 week ago

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/GADAG : Taking a serious exception to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet’s ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday termed it an intimidating tactic by the state government following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah. Talking to media persons here on Saturday, Joshi said that instead of seeking …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
4 months, 1 week 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 to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest demanding prosecution of HD Kumaraswamy on August 31
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest demanding prosecution of HD Kumaraswamy on August 31

India TV News  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the Congress state unit would organise a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' march to seek prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in an alleged mining lease case. Shivkumar said, "There are pending appeals before the Governor seeking permission to prosecute Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former minister Murugesh Nirani, Janardhan Reddy and Shashikala …

Karnataka: Raj Bhavan Chalo held against governor's decision in MUDA episode
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Raj Bhavan Chalo held against governor's decision in MUDA episode

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Thousands of protesters gathered at Freedom Park on Tuesday, rallying against what they termed as undemocratic actions by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment case. It was aimed at protecting democracy and condemning attempts by BJP and JDS to destabilise the Congress government by misusing the governor’s office, the …

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 …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

Karnataka Lokayukta seeks Governor's nod to prosecute Kumaraswamy in land mining case
4 months, 3 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 …

To abide or not: The Hindu Editorial on the Karnataka case and corruption charges
4 months, 3 weeks ago

To abide or not: The Hindu Editorial on the Karnataka case and corruption charges

The Hindu  

The decision of Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to grant approval to a private complainant to open an investigation and prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on corruption charges raises familiar politico-legal questions. Foremost is the constitutional question whether a Governor can use his role as a sanctioning authority for prosecution against a serving Chief Minister in a manner contrary to the advice …

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Monday ordered a trial court to refrain from taking any action against chief minister Siddaramaiah until August 29, two days after state governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Siddaramaiah had approached the high court challenging the prosecution sanction, arguing that the decision was “illegal and …

Karnataka CM explains difference in sanction for prosecution against him and B. S. Yediyurappa
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM explains difference in sanction for prosecution against him and B. S. Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minster Siddaramaiah sought to draw a distinction between Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioning prosecution against him in the alleged MUDA scam now, and then governor Hansraj Bhardwaj doing so against B.S. Taking to social media handle X on August 19, he said: “Opposition was displaying ignorance in drawing parallels and asking for his resignation, since the circumstances are starkly …

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 …

'I have done no wrong to resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Guv's sanction to prosecute him in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'I have done no wrong to resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Guv's sanction to prosecute him in MUDA ‘scam’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday ruled out his resignation, following the Governor granting sanction to prosecute him, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam', and said he had done no wrong to step down. READ | MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’ The Governor has accorded sanction against …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks 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 Cabinet condemns Governor’s decision, terms it illegal and unconstitutional
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Cabinet condemns Governor’s decision, terms it illegal and unconstitutional

The Hindu  

An emergency Cabinet meeting on Saturday, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, condemned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to sanction his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority and termed the Governor’s act “illegal and unconstitutional”. Briefing the meeting decisions along with his Cabinet colleagues, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the Cabinet unanimously condemned the …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denounces Governor’s Prosecution Sanction
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denounces Governor’s Prosecution Sanction

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While ruling out his resignation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday questioned the morality of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in seeking his resignation over grant of prosecution by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot under Prevention of Corruption Act and also under section 218 of the Bharathiya Nagarika Suraksha Samhitha, 2023. He termed the sanction given by the Governor as “illegal” and accused …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 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 …

MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday labelled Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision to grant sanction for his prosecution in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment scam as “anti-Constitutional”, saying it will be questioned in the court. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Siddaramaiah asserted the Governor's decision was not only contrary to the Constitution but also against the law. …

Karnataka Governor assassinating Constitution of India: Minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor assassinating Constitution of India: Minister

The Hindu  

Taking exception to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanctioning prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah for alleged irregularities in the allotment of MUDA sites, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said that the Governor is assassinating the Constitution of India by acting as a puppet at the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking to mediapersons …

Opposition demands Karnataka CM’s resignation, claim vindication of stand on MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition demands Karnataka CM’s resignation, claim vindication of stand on MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Governor’s decision to accord sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, has come as a shot in the arm for the Opposition, which has forced the Congress-led State government on the back foot with its attack on the alleged scam. This, a senior BJP leader said, would “weaken the moral …

Karnataka Governor is puppet of Central Govt: Minister M. B. Patil
4 months, 3 weeks 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 asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister asks President Droupadi Murmu to sack Governor

The Hindu  

Hours after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre accused the Governor of acting as an ‘agent’ of the Bharatiya Janata Party. “The Governor either should resign on his own or should be sacked by President …

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday sanctioned the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a case of alleged corruption in the allotment of land to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, saying that a “neutral, objective and non-partisan investigation should be conducted”. A six-page communication to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh by the Governor’s Secretariat on Saturday said that …

Governor sanctions graft prosecution against Sidda's wife
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor sanctions graft prosecution against Sidda's wife

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday sanctioned prosecution for the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged illegal plot allotments made to the latter’s wife in the Mysore Urban Development Authority. “I’m prima facie satisfied,” the Governor said, as he accorded the probe under Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 218 of the …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in land scam case, CMO says no communication yet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to be prosecuted in land scam case, CMO says no communication yet

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be prosecuted in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam’ as Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has sanctioned his prosecution based on a complaint filed by an RTI activist. Sources told India TV that the Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has approved prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah after activist TJ Abraham urged the Governor to give …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Can man accused of molesting 17-year-old seek my resignation: Karnataka CM
5 months ago

Can man accused of molesting 17-year-old seek my resignation: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called upon senior BJP leader B.S. Mr. Siddaramaiah cited the alleged Jantakal mining scam, ‘shell’ companies of Mr. Yediyurappa and his son, alleged D. Devaraj Urs Truck Terminal scam and the alleged misuse of funds belonging to the Bovi Development Corporation among the cases he will place in the public domain during the Janandolana rally …

MUDA ‘scam’: Karnataka Governor consulting legal experts and may take time to decide on sanction of prosecution against Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

MUDA ‘scam’: Karnataka Governor consulting legal experts and may take time to decide on sanction of prosecution against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Amid speculation over Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s next move on sanctioning prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for the alleged irregularities in the distribution of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Corporation, the complainant in the case, T.J. Abraham, on Tuesday met the Governor to “clear the air” about the doubts over his integrity expressed by the Council of Ministers as well …

Eyes on Governor’s next move against Karnataka CM
5 months ago

Eyes on Governor’s next move against Karnataka CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: When Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot returns to Raj Bhavan on Monday, after his five-day visit to the national capital, all eyes will be on his next course of action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in connection with the alleged MUDA scam. The governor had issued show-cause notice to Siddaramaiah when social activist TJ Abraham petitioned him, seeking sanction to prosecute …

How Karnataka Council of Ministers made a case for not granting sanction for prosecution
5 months, 1 week ago

How Karnataka Council of Ministers made a case for not granting sanction for prosecution

The Hindu  

The resolution passed by the Karnataka’s Council of Ministers on Thursday — advising Governor Taawarchand Gehlot to withdraw the show-cause notice issued to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asking him why sanction for prosecution against him should not be given in the alleged irregularities in the distribution of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority — says that the Governor has failed …

Governor gives notice to CM on MUDA ‘scam’; Siddaramaiah calls breakfast meeting with Ministers today
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Take action against Kolkata Police Commissioner, DCP Central: WB Governor writes to CM
6 months, 1 week ago

Take action against Kolkata Police Commissioner, DCP Central: WB Governor writes to CM

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanding that it is highly necessary to take “appropriate punitive action in accordance with law against Shri Vineet Goyal, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Smt. Referring to the allegations against him made by a Raj Bhawan employee against him, Governor described it and concocted and fabricated allegations …

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances
6 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing stand-off between Raj Bhavan and West Bengal government, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has called upon Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to table a white paper on the State’s financial situation. “Considering the grave nature of the economic scenario in the State, the Governor calls upon the Chief Minister, upon the authority vested in him under Article 167 of …

Karnataka Governor accepts Minister's resignation
7 months ago

Karnataka Governor accepts Minister's resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation tendered by Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister B Nagendra with immediate effect, the Raj Bhavan said on Friday.Nagendra quit on Thursday amid allegations of illegal transfer of money from a state-run Corporation. The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had recommended to the Governor to accept the resignation, a Raj Bhavan communique, said. In connection …

Karnataka minister steps down amid charges of illegal fund diversion
7 months ago

Karnataka minister steps down amid charges of illegal fund diversion

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s scheduled tribes welfare minister B Nagendra on Thursday resigned from his post following allegations of his involvement in illegal diversion of large sum of funds from a state-run tribal development corporation into private bank accounts. Karnataka scheduled tribes welfare and youth empowerment and sports department minister B Nagendra tenders resignation from his ministerial post to chief minister Siddaramaiah, in …

Is the West Bengal Governor immune from criminal prosecution amid sexual harassment allegations? | Explained
8 months ago

Is the West Bengal Governor immune from criminal prosecution amid sexual harassment allegations? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court on July 19 has agreed to examine the contours of Article 361 of the Constitution which grants “blanket immunity” to governors from any criminal prosecution. The ruling party — the Trinamool Congress— has also called the incident “appalling and unthinkable.” Constitutional privilege Article 361 of the Constitution stipulates that the President, the Governor …

Himachal Pradesh: Jairam Thakur reaches Raj Bhawan to meet Governor post RS poll
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Jairam Thakur reaches Raj Bhawan to meet Governor post RS poll

Live Mint  

Former HImachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader on Wednesday reached Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla a day after the party won the lone Rajya Sabha seat in the state. The development comes amid a buzz over the BJP bringing a motion of no-confidence in the assembly against the Congress government in the state during the state's …

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar
11 months ago

‘Will hit the streets of Karnataka if Centre does not address our concerns’: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress government's protest in Delhi alleging "injustice" to the State by the Centre in tax devolution and grants-in-aid, was not a show of strength, but the voice of the people of the State, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday. 7 crore people, they are giving tax every day, we are getting only 13 per cent, we …

'Like Babri Masjid, destruction of Bhatkal mosque guaranteed': Karnataka BJP MP
11 months, 4 weeks ago

'Like Babri Masjid, destruction of Bhatkal mosque guaranteed': Karnataka BJP MP

India Today  

BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde on Saturday said the Bhatkal mosque in Karnataka would meet a fate similar to that of the Babri Masjid, which was demolished in 1992 by Hindu 'kar sevaks'. "The destruction of Bhatkal Mosque is guaranteed like Babri Masjid. The BJP leader also accused the Congress of dividing Hindu society for centuries and labelled them as "anti-Hindu" …

Can Chief Minister Pursue A Case Against The State? Madras High Court Asks In Plea For CBI Probe Filed By MK Stalin In 2014
1 year ago

Can Chief Minister Pursue A Case Against The State? Madras High Court Asks In Plea For CBI Probe Filed By MK Stalin In 2014

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday wondered if the Chief Minister of a State can pursue a case against the State itself. The curious question arose when the bench of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy came across a petition filed by the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin back in 2014, when he was the …

Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO

India TV News  

Karnataka political news: On being asked a question in Belagavi by the media that when Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will become "the king" of state as wanted by his supporters, he replied, "My party has to decide". There's a time to talk about everything," said Karnataka Deputy CM on BJP leader KS Eshwarappa's 'Shivakumar will land up in …

Bengal Governor to be acting V-C of 14 varsities; minister hints at legal steps
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengal Governor to be acting V-C of 14 varsities; minister hints at legal steps

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose, who is the chancellor of all 31 state-run universities, has decided to assume the role of acting vice-chancellor of 14 varsities where the post is currently lying vacant, a move that is likely to further strain ties between the Raj Bhavan and Mamata Banerjee-led government. Ananda Bose In a statement, Raj Bhavan informed …

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