‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case
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‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case

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Karnataka minister, Priyank Kharge has denied allegations levelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party on him in connection with the recent suicide of a contractor in the state. Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, has said that he is waiting for the forensic test report on the 8-page note left by Sachin Panchal, contractor. Panchal's suicide note alleged that he had received threats from Raju Kapanur - who the BJP claim is a close aide of Priyank Kharge. CBI inquiry demand Mounting pressure on the ruling Congress in Karnataka, the BJP on Monday reiterated its demand for a CBI inquiry into the contractor's suicide and resignation of Priyank Kharge.

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BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president
2 days, 3 hours ago

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president

India Today  

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party escalated its demand for the resignation of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. The party reportedly couriered the suicide note of civil contractor Sachin Panchal to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, as part of its protest. The BJP claimed that the suicide note accused Raju Kapanur, a …

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly
3 days, 3 hours ago

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly

India TV News  

In the latest development in Karnataka contractor suicide case, the police registered an FIR against Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, BJP MLC C T Ravi and 11 other party leaders on charges of unlawful assembly, officials said on Wednesday. FIR lodged after SI registered complaint Regarding the assembly, a Police Sub-Inspector lodged a complaint after …

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand

ABP News  

Defending his Cabinet colleague Priyank Kharge, whose resignation the BJP has been demanding, in connection with the suicide of a contractor in Bidar last week, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said, unnecessary allegations are being made against him. BJP has demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should ask Priyank Kharge to resign immediately, and has set a January 4 …

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism
4 days, 3 hours ago

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, on Tuesday, defended his cabinet colleague, Priyank Kharge, who is embroiled in a controversy following the suicide of a contractor, Sachin Monappa Panchal. The contractor allegedly left behind a note accusing Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Kharge, of extorting money for a contract and threatening his life. In response to BJP’s demand for Kharge's …

CID to probe contractor suicide case: Minister
4 days, 8 hours ago

CID to probe contractor suicide case: Minister

Hindustan Times  

The state government has handed over the contractor suicide case to the criminal investigation department, home minister G Parameshwara said on Monday. The state government has handed over the contractor suicide case to the criminal investigation department, home minister G Parameshwara said on Monday “The BJP has made allegations against rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge in this …

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded the resignation of Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and a CBI inquiry into the suicide of a civil contractor from Bidar district on December 26. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra alleged that the entire police department in and around Kalaburagi district is “under the clutches” of the Kharge family. The party also threatened …

Contractor death: Police book case against Minister Priyank Kharge’s aide, others
5 days, 1 hour ago

Contractor death: Police book case against Minister Priyank Kharge’s aide, others

Hindustan Times  

A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering the bribe The case …

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe
5 days, 3 hours ago

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe

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A case has been registered against Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, and five others for allegedly conspiring to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police confirmed on Sunday. Panchal’s note accused Congress leaders of plotting the murders of Mattimadu, Siddalinga Swami of Andola Mutt, and BJP leaders Manikanth Rathod and Chandu Patil. Bidar …

Priyank Kharge's aide booked in conspiracy to kill BJP MLA, probe underway
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Priyank Kharge's aide booked in conspiracy to kill BJP MLA, probe underway

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. The case was registered based on a suicide note by a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, who had mentioned that the Congress …

Karnataka contractor death: Case registered against six people, including Minister Priyank Kharge’s close aide
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5 days, 17 hours ago

Karnataka contractor death: Case registered against six people, including Minister Priyank Kharge’s close aide

Hindustan Times  

A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said …

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP
6 days, 3 hours ago

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP

India Today  

The suicide of a 26-year-old contractor in Karnataka's Bidar district has sparked a fresh political row between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. In the wake of these allegations, BJP leaders have targeted Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning his involvement in the incident. "Priyank Kharge, with a penchant for speaking out of …

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge
6 days, 3 hours ago

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge

India Today  

A controversy erupted after a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, died by suicide in Karnataka. In his seven-page suicide note, Sachin claimed that Raju Kapanur and five others hatched a conspiracy to murder BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders. The BJP has blamed Congress Minister Priyank Kharge, who happens to be close to the accused Raju Kapanur, for the suicide. …

BJP is trying to politicise a suicide: Karnataka Priyank kharge on suicide of contractor
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6 days, 13 hours ago

BJP is trying to politicise a suicide: Karnataka Priyank kharge on suicide of contractor

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP for allegedly politicizing the suicide of a contractor in Bidar. Meanwhile, BJP State President BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa attacked the Congress party alleging that Sachin, a contractor from Bidar, died by suicide due to harassment and threats from Minister Priyank Kharge's close aide Raju Kapanur. Coming down heavily on the Congress Party, …

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka
1 week ago

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: The suicide of contractor Sachin Panchal from Bhalki Taluk has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress government of fostering a toxic environment for contractors. This misuse of power has led to incidents like the alleged suicide of SDA officer Rudresh due to undue pressure from Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s aide and the hooliganism targeting …

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide

India Today  

A 26-year-old contractor died by suicide in Karnataka’s Bidar, leaving a seven-page death note that stirred political and social controversy. The death note accuses Raju Kapanur, a rowdy-sheeter and close associate of Karnataka's IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge, of cheating him of Rs 15 lakh in a tender-related issue. Minister Priyank Kharge responded to the incident, calling Sachin's death "unfortunate" and …

Priyank Kharge hits out at UP CM Yogi on 'Razakar' barb, says, 'Take your hate elsewhere'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Priyank Kharge hits out at UP CM Yogi on 'Razakar' barb, says, 'Take your hate elsewhere'

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's son and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge slammed Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for raking up the family tragedy. In a long post on social media platform X, junior Kharge said that indeed Razakars burned down the family house and took the lives of the Congress president's mother and sister but he never exploited it for political …

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP JP Nadda Writes To Congress Kharge Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy

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Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda on Monday wrote to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning the "stoic silence" of his party on the recent hooch tragedy which left several people dead in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda wrote a letter to the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the …

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka
7 months ago

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The death of a 50-year-old Karnataka government employee, who allegedly died by suicide on Sunday and left a note purportedly blaming senior officials of coercing him to facilitate misappropriation of funds, has sparked a political controversy, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party demanding the resignation of state’s Scheduled Tribes welfare minister B Nagendra. In the purported suicide note, the official …

Drop Nagendra from Cabinet in view of officer’s suicide note, Vijayendra tells Siddaramaiah
7 months ago

Drop Nagendra from Cabinet in view of officer’s suicide note, Vijayendra tells Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

An official of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation committing suicide leaving a note alleging corruption by Congress leaders proves that the Congress is a hallmark of corruption, BJP State president B.Y. The Congress came to power in the State after accusing the BJP of corruption, Mr. Vijayendra said and asked the Siddaramaiah-led government to show the same …

Karnataka government employee's suicide over 'forced corruption' sparks row
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government employee's suicide over 'forced corruption' sparks row

India Today  

A 50-year-old government employee with Karnataka’s Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation has allegedly died by suicide, blaming his senior officials for forcing him into a Rs 187 crore fund misappropriation, police said on Tuesday. Chandrasekaran P, a superintendent of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, wrote a six-page suicide note before hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his …

KCR spreading lies on farmer suicides: Ponnam
9 months ago

KCR spreading lies on farmer suicides: Ponnam

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao of failing to take steps towards the restoration of the Kaleshwaram project which sank when the BRS was in power. Rao came out only to spread lies among the people through ‘Polam Bata’ programme by saying that 200 farmers had committed suicide and the drought-like conditions were …

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge gets 'death threat', alleges BJP's link
9 months ago

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge gets 'death threat', alleges BJP's link

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday claimed to have received a "death threat" from "manuvadis" saying that the dalits must not indulge in politics. The letter, besides abusing my family, also states that they won’t hesitate to have me killed in an “encounter” by their people," the minister said in a post on X. Kharge further claimed …

Kalaburagi witnessed 28 murders during BJP rule: Priyank Kharge
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kalaburagi witnessed 28 murders during BJP rule: Priyank Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has vehemently responded to the remarks made by MP Dr. Umesh G Jadhav regarding the law and order situation in Kalaburagi district. Kharge refuted Jadhav's claims and highlighted that during the BJP's tenure, the district witnessed 28 murders. Drawing a comparison, Kharge cited incidents from Gujarat where 2,209 rapes occurred within …

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row
11 months ago

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka leader CT Ravi on Tuesday attacked Congress, saying that its leaders should be the last ones to talk about BR Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India. CT Ravi was reacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's post on X, where he alleged that the BJP placed religion above the nation and quoted …

Priyank Kharge slams BJP over EC notice to Rahul: ‘He didn't take any name'
1 year, 1 month ago

Priyank Kharge slams BJP over EC notice to Rahul: ‘He didn't take any name'

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader and party president Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Election Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that Gandhi “did not mention any name”. So if people think the PM is a ‘panauti’ then it is up to them…Why is the …

Priyank Kharge's Bold Statement Against Out of Power BJP Leaders
1 year, 4 months ago

Priyank Kharge's Bold Statement Against Out of Power BJP Leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: In a bold retort, Minister for IT-BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge likened out-of-power BJP leaders to fish struggling out of water and dismissed their moral authority to critique the Congress government in the state. The BJP's evident desperation mirrors a fish gasping out of water due to its exclusion from authority," he said and added that …

Priyank Kharge terms BJP leaders “barricaded captives”
1 year, 4 months ago

Priyank Kharge terms BJP leaders “barricaded captives”

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to congratulate ISRO scientists on Chandrayaan-3's success acquired a political undercurrent when prominent Congress leaders, including Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge minister Priyank Kharge, seized the opportunity to comment on BJP leaders. The photo where senior leaders including state BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel standing behind the barricades went …

Minister Priyank Kharge Challenges BJP Leaders to Back Allegations of Corruption
1 year, 4 months ago

Minister Priyank Kharge Challenges BJP Leaders to Back Allegations of Corruption

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURGI: Minister for IT-BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has challenged BJP leaders to substantiate any allegations of corruption or misconduct with tangible evidence, rather than seeking divine intervention. "In the recent election, the people rejected the 40 percent BJP government and voted us into power in the state. "If the BJP leaders have any claims to make, …

Priyank Kharge goes completely unhinged on Twitter after being called out for allying with 'chief' Zubair
1 year, 5 months ago

Priyank Kharge goes completely unhinged on Twitter after being called out for allying with 'chief' Zubair

Op India  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s son and Karnataka cabinet minister Priyank Kharge has been having an elaborate meltdown on Twitter since his newly formed government is being called out for hiring notorious fact-checking portal ‘Alt News’ to run its ‘fact check unit.’ Since yesterday the Congress dynast, who probably had been thinking in his mind that he deserves a pat on …

Telangana: BJP leader allegedly attempted suicide over removal of Bandi Sanjay from post of state BJP head
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana: BJP leader allegedly attempted suicide over removal of Bandi Sanjay from post of state BJP head

Live Mint  

A BJP leader in Telangana’s Khammam district allegedly attempted suicide on Tuesday reportedly upset over removal of Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the post of state BJP unit's president, said a report by Press Trust of India quoting party sources. The report said that BJP Khammam town vice president G Srinivas allegedly attempted to commit suicide at his house in Khammam …

Karnataka polls: Priyank Kharge gets EC notice over ‘nalayak’ jibe
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: Priyank Kharge gets EC notice over ‘nalayak’ jibe

Live Mint  

Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued notice to Congress leader Priyank Kharge over his ‘nalayak’ remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election speech in Karnataka. Priyank Kharge is the son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who himself faced a furor over his ‘venomous snake’ jibe against the Prime Minister. The notice comes after the Bhartiya Janata Party …

WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra steps down from campaign vehicle to bring sanitation worker with her
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra steps down from campaign vehicle to bring sanitation worker with her

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: In a nice gesture, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, during her election campaign in Karnataka, stepped down from her vehicle to bring sanitation worker and Congress supporter K Rani with her for campaigning in Chintamani, Karnataka. During her campaign, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the BJP saying, "I challenge the PM, ministers and leaders of …

On accusations against BJP MLA in contractor suicide, Karnataka CM's response
2 years ago

On accusations against BJP MLA in contractor suicide, Karnataka CM's response

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the recent death of Bengaluru-based businessman Pradeep S is a civil dispute and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Aravind Limbavali, one of the accused, is not involved in the case. Read| ‘No question of giving even an inch of land:’ Bommai condemns Maharashtra’s resolution “It is some civil dispute, police have seized …

47-yr-old man shoots self in Bengaluru, names 6 including BJP MLA in suicide note
2 years ago

47-yr-old man shoots self in Bengaluru, names 6 including BJP MLA in suicide note

India Today  

A 47-year-old man died by suicide after he shot himself in Bengaluru on Sunday. However, after taking the money, the two men, Gopi and Somiaha, refused to pay back Pradeep for several months, said the suicide note. It also named BJP MLA Aravind Limbavali and accused him of supporting the men who did not return Pradeep’s money. CM BOMMAI REACTS …

Contractor Suicide Case: Not bothered about Eshwarappa's resignation, want arrest, says deceased contractor's brother
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor Suicide Case: Not bothered about Eshwarappa's resignation, want arrest, says deceased contractor's brother

India Today  

The family of contractor Santosh Patil, who allegedly died by suicide, said on Thursday that they are not bothered about the resignation of Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa against whom police have booked a case for abetting the suicide and demanded his arrest. Karnataka contractor suicide case | Highlights ".three names are mentioned in the …

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report

The Quint  

A seven-member Congress delegation, including former party president Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, 13 October, in order to present a memorandum of facts on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, news agency PTI quoted party sources as saying. Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party …

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