Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah
1 week, 2 days ago

Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa's tenure as CM and offered?150 crore to keep silent about the Waqf property encroachment report. The Chief Minister also alleged that the Vijayapura BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal had accused Vijayendra of paying Rs 2,000 crore to secure his father Yediyurappa's Chief Ministership. This statement comes against the backdrop of BJP MLAs staging a walkout from the Assembly on Friday as ruling Congress members allegedly tried to obstruct Leader of Opposition R Ashoka from raising the Waqf issue.

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Order CBI probe into MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities: BJP Karnataka chief to CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a comprehensive CBI probe into various issues, including the Mysuru MUDA scam, Waqf irregularities highlighted in Anwar Manippady's report, and the Rs 150 crore corruption accusations against himself. Accept Anwar Manippady’s report and initiate a thorough CBI investigation into it as well," Vijayendra challenged while speaking to …

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka information technology minister Priyank Kharge on Monday called for an investigation into allegations that BJP state president BY Vijayendra attempted to bribe Anwar Manippady, former Karnataka state minorities commission chairman, with ₹150 crore to suppress a report on Waqf property encroachments. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering …

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra
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1 week ago

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that there was video footage showing former state Minority Commission Chairperson Anwar Manippady accusing state BJP president B Y Vijayendra of attempting to "bribe" him by offering ₹150 crore, to hush up his report on the Waqf encroachments. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, BJP leader BY Vijayendra The chief minister's statement came in response …

DK Shivakumar: Ex-minorities chief retracted Waqf scam claim under pressure
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DK Shivakumar: Ex-minorities chief retracted Waqf scam claim under pressure

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Monday, said that Anwar Manippady, the former chairman of the state minorities commission, was changing his statement about the Waqf land scam due to political influence. “Regarding the accusations by minister Priyank Kharge and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that I offered Rs 150 crore to Manippady, it is not true and is just a …

Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations
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Siddaramaiah suggests CBI probe into 'Waqf scam' as BJP denies allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his allegations 'Waqf scam' against the state BJP chief were based on evidence and urged the Central government to order a CBI probe into the matter if the saffron party’s claims of innocence are true. These remarks came after the Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra, dismissed Siddaramaiah and ruling Congress leaders' charges …

BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue
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BJP calls for CBI probe into bribe allegations against Vijayendra in Waqf issue

India Today  

The BJP on Monday called for a CBI probe into allegations made by Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge regarding a Rs 150 crore "bribe" offer by State BJP Chief BY Vijayendra to former Minority Commission chairperson Anwar Manippadi. He said the allegation was "baseless" and demanded a formal enquiry, challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order a CBI probe into the matter. …

Bribe charge over waqf report: Vijayendra calls allegation illogical, Priyank posts old video of Manippady to bolster claim
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Bribe charge over waqf report: Vijayendra calls allegation illogical, Priyank posts old video of Manippady to bolster claim

The Hindu  

State BJP president B.Y. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT and BT Priyank Kharge on the floor of the House on Friday claimed that Mr. Manippady had publicly accused Mr. Vijayendra of visiting his house and offering ₹150 crore to not discuss his report on the waqf property encroachments. However, contesting …

Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest
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Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest

Op India  

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party president Vijayendra Yediyurappa criticised the state government over the police lathi charge on the Lingayat Panchamasali community during their protest for reservation, calling it an example of the arrogance of the CM Siddaramaiah-led government. Vijayendra’s response came after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP leader tried to bribe Anwar Manippady with Rs …

Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi
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Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the alleged corruption charges against BJP leaders in Karnataka and order a CBI inquiry into the allegations. “Anwar Manippady, the former Minority Commission chairman under the BJP government, has exposed that Vijayendra tried to bribe him with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into …

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue
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CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue

ABP News  

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. “Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa’s tenure as CM …

Maharashtra government withdraws decision to allocate Rs 10 crore to state Waqf Board
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Maharashtra government withdraws decision to allocate Rs 10 crore to state Waqf Board

India TV News  

Hours after Maharashtra authorities issued a government resolution approving the disbursal of Rs 10 crore to the State Waqf Board, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik announced on Friday that the order has been withdrawn. “Fake news is spreading that the BJP-Mahayuti government has immediately given Rs 10 crore to the Maharashtra Waqf Board. About the Government Resolution The GR, issued on …

BJP protests Waqf land notices, accuses Congress of hurting farmers in Karnataka
1 month ago

BJP protests Waqf land notices, accuses Congress of hurting farmers in Karnataka

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party escalated its protests against the Congress-led Karnataka government on Friday, holding agitations across the state over the controversial Waqf land claim issue. Over the past few months, farmers in multiple districts across Karnataka came forward alleging that their lands were incorrectly marked as Waqf properties, prompting widespread outrage. Vijayendra said, “In the name of Waqf, poor …

‘Will expose BJP on Waqf issue,’ says Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar
1 month ago

‘Will expose BJP on Waqf issue,’ says Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said his party would expose the BJP on the Waqf issue as changes in revenue records favouring the Waqf Board were effected only during the Saffron party's regime. While the BJP is all set to mount pressure on the Congress government by holding a mega protest and a month long march …

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims
1 month, 1 week ago

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims

India Today  

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a Special Investigation Team probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claim that the BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka. BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra had earlier challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source and show proof of his allegations. He accused the Chief …

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation
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BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Thursday challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source of his allegation that Rs 50 crore bribe each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs to topple the government and prove his charge. If the Chief Minister fails to prove that Rs 50 crore each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs, people will …

Karnataka Government’s “Secret” Muslim Reservation Plan Exposed Before Assembly Byelection
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Karnataka Government’s “Secret” Muslim Reservation Plan Exposed Before Assembly Byelection

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 14, 2024 13:19 IST - 3 MINS READ In the wake of the controversy over the past two weeks regarding the Waqf Board’s notices to farmers in Karnataka, a new dispute erupted in the State on November 12, a day before three Assembly constituency byelections. News broke that the State government was considering reserving four per cent …

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM
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BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove his government.He said none of the Congress MLAs agreed with it, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him. Siddaramaiah asked after inaugurating public works worth Rs 470 crore in the T …

Siddaramaiah govt to give financial assistance for Vaishno Devi pilgrimage amid Waqf land controversy
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Siddaramaiah govt to give financial assistance for Vaishno Devi pilgrimage amid Waqf land controversy

India TV News  

The Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to pilgrims from the state visiting Vaishno Devi, News 18 reported. Farmers get eviction notice under Waqf Act The govt is also facing heat over the rise in claims by the Waqf land affecting farmers. However, the Siddaramaiah govt has made efforts to take the situation under …

Pralhad Joshi Defends BJP’s Stance on Protecting Waqf Property
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Pralhad Joshi Defends BJP’s Stance on Protecting Waqf Property

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Stating that waqf property must not belong to any individual, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the protection of Waqf property would continue to be included in the BJP’s manifesto in future elections. Addressing a press conference in Shiggaon on Monday, he advised Congress leaders to read the BJP’s manifesto properly as it states the protection of the original …

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/HAVERI: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the Congress in Karnataka was collecting Rs 700 crore from liquor shop owners to fund the party’s election campaign in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said, “It is nothing new for PM Modi to lie. On Modi’s claim that Karnataka Excise Department was diverting Rs 700 crore to fund …

BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’
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BJP questions timing of report into Covid ‘scam’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday accused the state government‘s attempt to implicate former chief minister BS Yediyurappa in the ongoing probe into the alleged irregularities in the Covid-19 procurement was a “politically motivated attempt” to ensure that the BJP leader did not campaign, fearing a possible electoral defeat. Vijayendra pointed out the incongruity in the …

Waqf row: Karnataka govt warns action against officials issuing eviction notice to farmers
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Waqf row: Karnataka govt warns action against officials issuing eviction notice to farmers

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has warned that disciplinary action will be taken against those officials who change the land mutation records and serve eviction notices to farmers under the Waqf Act. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent directives withdraw previous changes, protecting farmers cultivating contested land amidst complaints regarding Waqf Board claims. In a letter, the Revenue Department Principal Secretary Rajender Kumar Kataria …

Siddaramaiah Slams BJP for COVID PPE Corruption
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Siddaramaiah Slams BJP for COVID PPE Corruption

Deccan Chronicle  

Sandur: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused former BJP Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Health Minister Sriramulu of corruption in procuring PPE kits from China during the COVID-19 pandemic.He was speaking at a public rally in Metriki village in the Sandur Assembly constituency. He condemned the BJP for allegedly committing corruption even in the name of deceased citizens, declaring, “No god …

JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal visits Karnataka's Vijayapura gets petitions from farmers over Waqf land controversy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal visits Karnataka's Vijayapura gets petitions from farmers over Waqf land controversy

Hindustan Times  

After controversy erupted over the Waqf land issue in Karnataka, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill Jagdambika Pal visited and conducted a meeting with the farmers, whose land has been declared as 'Waqf property' in Karnataka. Hubballi: Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill Chairman Jagdambika Pal shows a petition that he received after a …

Waqf row in Karnataka: Of land ownership and beyond
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf row in Karnataka: Of land ownership and beyond

The Hindu  

“El Dorado” is what one could call Honawad village if one were to translate the name into Spanish. Honawad hit the headlines recently when Tejaswi Surya, MP and BJP Yuva Morcha leader, claimed that the Karnataka Waqf Board had conspired to take over 1,500 acres of land in the village and issued notices to hundreds of farmers, seeking their eviction …

Waqf JPC Chairman Visits Vijayapura
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf JPC Chairman Visits Vijayapura

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: The Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairperson on the Waqf Bill Jagdambika Pal visited Vijayapura to address growing concerns among Karnataka’s farmers regarding the alleged misuse of Waqf property laws. Farmers and seers, led by Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, have been holding an indefinite protest in Vijayapura for the past four days. He also highlighted the …

Waqf issue: Congress govt. engaged in appeasing a particular community, alleges Raghavendra
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waqf issue: Congress govt. engaged in appeasing a particular community, alleges Raghavendra

The Hindu  

Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra has alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka was engaged in appeasing a particular community by allowing the Waqf Board to take over properties belonging to farmers and religious institutions. At a press conference in Shivamogga on Wednesday, Mr. Raghavendra said the State government that failed to grant land to those who lost their …

Correct problems regarding waqf properties, says H.D. Kumaraswamy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Correct problems regarding waqf properties, says H.D. Kumaraswamy

The Hindu  

Warning that soon farmers will barge into the residences of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday urged the State government to correct the problem regarding waqf properties. Stating that no files related to waqf property had come before him when he was the Chief Minister, Mr. Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of …

CM Siddaramaiah: Bommai government took bribes while counting bodies during COVID-19
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah: Bommai government took bribes while counting bodies during COVID-19

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: With less than a week left for campaigning for the by-polls to three Assembly seats in the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched a vociferous attack on BJP and its leaders. Attacking BJP candidate Bharat’s father and former CM Basavaraj Bommai, Siddaramaiah said the Bommai government took bribes even while counting bodies during Covid. On the Waqf issue, …

Siddaramaiah Targets Central Financial Allocation, Accuses BJP of Playing Politics with Waqf Issue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Targets Central Financial Allocation, Accuses BJP of Playing Politics with Waqf Issue

Hindustan Times  

Siddaramaiah criticizes the central government's financial allocation and the BJP's silence on the issue. He argues that Karnataka contributes significantly more in taxes than it receives, and that the BJP's silence on this matter is an injustice. He also accuses the BJP of playing politics with the Waqf land controversy and defends his administration's developmental policies. The by-elections are scheduled …

BJP's Land Grab Accused of Violating 'Double Standards' in Karnataka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Land Grab Accused of Violating 'Double Standards' in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

BJP challenges the protests by the Congress government over alleged encroachment of farmers’ lands by the Waqf Board. The chief minister questions the inconsistency of the party's stance on waqf property management and cites previous instances of waqf-related notices being issued during past BJP administrations.

BJP MP urges JPC to invite Vijayapura farmers to discuss land dispute
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MP urges JPC to invite Vijayapura farmers to discuss land dispute

The Hindu  

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has requested the JPC to invite farmers from Vijayapura district to discuss their land disputes with the Waqf Board. The MP alleges that nearly 1,500 acres of land have been wrongly designated as Waqf property in the district, with many farmers receiving notices claiming their land as belonging to the Waqf board. The CM has denied …

No Evictions for Farmers in Vijayapura: Chief Minister Assures
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

No Evictions for Farmers in Vijayapura: Chief Minister Assures

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah assures farmers in Vijayapura that they will not face eviction from their lands amid concerns over properties reportedly marked as Waqf land. He directs the revenue minister to investigate similar cases reported in Yadgir and Dharwad districts to ensure that no farmers are forced to leave their homes.

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka state Congress committee filed a police complaint in Bengaluru seeking a detailed investigation into BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claim about ‘crores of rupees’ being set aside to bring down the government in Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Ugrappa, in his complaint on September 30, also submitted a pen drive containing a news clip and videos of Mr. …

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

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Support allegations of corruption with relevant documents: Karnataka CM
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Support allegations of corruption with relevant documents: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked those making allegations to place related documents before the enquiry commissions set up by the Karnataka government to inquire into alleged irregularities in PSI recruitment and 40% commission charges against previous BJP government. Speaking to mediapersons at Ginigera airstrip in Koppal district before proceeding to Sindhanur in Raichur district on December 30, Mr. Siddaramaiah said …

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP, says cash recovered from IT raids is linked to it
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP, says cash recovered from IT raids is linked to it

India TV News  

Reacting to the recovery of huge amounts of cash during IT department raids in Karnataka, the state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the Bharatiya Janata Party is behind the corruption and the BJP is the foundation of corruption. Earlier, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday targeted Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi after Income Tax sleuths recovered more …

'ATM to fund elections': BJP links ₹42 crore cash recovery to Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

'ATM to fund elections': BJP links ₹42 crore cash recovery to Congress

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday linked with the Congress the recovery of ₹42 crore by the Income Tax department in Bengaluru on Friday. At a press conference, the politician alleged the accused contractor had labelled the previous BJP government in Karnataka as "40 percent commission government" and wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the behest of …

Congress, BJP Slug Fest Over Contractor Bill Clearance in Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress, BJP Slug Fest Over Contractor Bill Clearance in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Contractors in Karnataka are hell bent on getting their pending bills cleared by the State Government but the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in no mood to clear the bills stating that a judicial probe is underway to look into the allegations of 40 per cent commission against the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka levelled by Karnataka State …

Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of corruption
1 year, 5 months ago

Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of corruption

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former chief minister and Janata Dal JD leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday alleged rampant corruption in the Congress government, and said officials in chief minister Siddaramaiah’s office were demanding money for transfers. Kumaraswamy alleged that Tahsildar Ajit Rai who was suspended recently after the Lokayukta raid, had paid ₹ 3 crore to get a posting in the previous government …

Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi fears post-poll corrupt practices by BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi fears post-poll corrupt practices by BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Stating that the BJP may take to ‘corrupt’ practices such as poaching MLAs in Karnataka, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed apprehension about the saffron party using money to grab power in the state. Speaking at the ‘Jai Bharat Satyagraha Yatra’ in Kolar, Rahul Gandhi appealed to the electorate to vote for Congress nominees in the upcoming Karnataka …

Bengaluru: Ex-Congress CM detained while demanding arrest of BJP MLA whose son was caught taking bribe
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengaluru: Ex-Congress CM detained while demanding arrest of BJP MLA whose son was caught taking bribe

India TV News  

Congress protest in Bengaluru: Several Congress leaders including former CM Siddaramaiah were detained by police during their protest against the Karnataka government in Bengaluru demanding the arrest of BJP MLA Maadal Virupaksha whose son was caught taking a bribe of Rs 40 lakh. Lokayukta sleuths on Friday had recovered unaccounted cash of more than Rs 6 crore from the house …

Karnataka: Lokayukta catches BJP MLA's son with ₹40 lakh bribe money
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Lokayukta catches BJP MLA's son with ₹40 lakh bribe money

Hindustan Times  

In a shocking discovery, the Karnataka Lokayukta found ₹40 lakh cash at BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa's office on Bengaluru's Crescent Road on Thursday, alleged to be bribe money. The anti-corruption wing of the Lokayukta raided Madal's office and caught his son, Prashanth Madal, who is a KAS officer, red-handed while he was taking the bribe from a contractor for a …

Andhra CM orders boundary walls around waqf lands, BJP calls it 'appeasement politics'
3 years, 4 months ago

Andhra CM orders boundary walls around waqf lands, BJP calls it 'appeasement politics'

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials of the state Minority Welfare department to take measures to protect properties owned by the Waqf board. READ: Scam stalks Andhra Pradesh Wakf board | FROM THE ARCHIVES In addition, the state Minority Welfare department has been directed to appoint Home Guards to ensure protection of properties owned by the …

Cong Alleges 'Witch-hunt' by BJP Ahead of Karnataka Bypolls after CBI Raids DK Shivakumar's Properties
4 years, 2 months ago

Cong Alleges 'Witch-hunt' by BJP Ahead of Karnataka Bypolls after CBI Raids DK Shivakumar's Properties

News 18  

The Congress on Monday accused the BJP of playing an “insidious game of intimidation” through its “puppet CBI” after the agency conducted raids against its Karnataka unit chief D K Shivakumar. Party workers protested against the CBI in front of Shivakumar’s residence and various places, calling the agency as an “agent of the BJP.” “Let Modi and Yeddyurappa Governments and …

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