Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa Says Some Within BJP Want CM Yediyurappa Replaced
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa Says Some Within BJP Want CM Yediyurappa Replaced

News 18  

Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel on Wednesday once again ruled out the possibility of a leadership change in the State, even as senior Minister KS Eshwarappa acknowledged that a section within the party is of the view that Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa should be replaced. The statements have come as the BJP national general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh's three-day visit to the state began on Wednesday amid speculations in some quarters about leadership change. His visit comes amid growing disgruntlement among a section of BJP legislators like Hubli-Dharwad MLA Arvind Bellad and Tourism Minister C P Yogeshwar who have made visits to Delhi to meet national leaders and expressed the feeling of some legislators against Yediyurappa's style of functioning and requested them to rein in the Chief Minister. Leaders like MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and MLC A H Vishwanath have been embarrassing the government with their statements against the functioning of the government and the Chief Minister, alleging interference from Yediyurappa's younger son and state BJP vice president B Y Vijayendra in administration.

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Bypoll defeat intensifies dissent: It's BJP vs BJP in Karnataka
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bypoll defeat intensifies dissent: It's BJP vs BJP in Karnataka

India Today  

Troubles in the BJP’s Karnataka unit are spilling over, with a rift between party leaders setting them at each other’s throats, after the by-election results in which the ruling Congress won all three assembly seats. The Karnataka BJP has typically struggled with factions, and Vijayendra’s appointment as party chief did not go down well with some party leaders. While Yatnal …

BJP slams move to make Siddaramaiah as Karnataka State Rural University chancellor
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP slams move to make Siddaramaiah as Karnataka State Rural University chancellor

India Today  

The Opposition BJP in Karnataka on Friday condemned the Karnataka Congress government's decision to appoint Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as the new chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, replacing Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra criticized the government's decision, calling it a "conspiracy" to undermine the powers of the governor and disrupt the …

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill
4 weeks ago

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill

India Today  

Suspense over the new Maharashtra Chief Minister continued as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post and ruled out a 'Bihar model' as suggested by some leaders of its Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena, who have been pushing their case for Eknath Shinde to return as the Chief Minister. Shukla said the BJP top brass had always …

Anita Katyal | Atishi, Sisodia may change their seats; EAM plays squash & breathes cricket
1 month ago

Anita Katyal | Atishi, Sisodia may change their seats; EAM plays squash & breathes cricket

Deccan Chronicle  

Now that the Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly polls are over, the next electoral battleground is all set to shift to Delhi. # Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami goes out of his way to emulate his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath’s style of functioning but nothing seems to work for him as his popularity ratings show little signs of improvement. …

Khadse says let MVA govt replace Maha Yuti in assembly polls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Khadse says let MVA govt replace Maha Yuti in assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

As the chances of his return to the Bharatiya Janata Party look increasingly thin, senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse has turned critical of the Mahayuti government. Speaking on Saturday, Khadse said there is a need for Maha Vikas Aghadi to replace Maha Yuti in power in the coming assembly polls. BJP leader Eknath Khadse Speaking on Saturday, Khadse …

If leadership changes in Karnataka, next CM should be a Lingayat: Sri Saila swami
5 months, 3 weeks ago

If leadership changes in Karnataka, next CM should be a Lingayat: Sri Saila swami

The Hindu  

If there is a change in the leadership in Karnataka, then the new Chief Minister should belong to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, said Sri Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Shivacharya swami of Sri Saila on June 28. This comes a day after Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Mutt seer Chandrashekhara swami publicly requesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to give up his post to Mr. Shivakumar. …

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son
8 months ago

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. Shivamogga: Independent candidate from Shivamogga constituency KS Eshwarappa files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga on April 12 “Disregarding the instructions of the …

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate
8 months ago

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate

New Indian Express  

The 75-year-old Eshwarappa, had remained steadfast in his decision to contest, spurning efforts by party leaders to pacify him. The party's decision to expel the former Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, came on the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on May 7. Eshwarappa, along with Yediyurappa and …

Rebel BJP Nominee Challenges Party's Dynastic Politics in Shivamogga
8 months, 1 week ago

Rebel BJP Nominee Challenges Party's Dynastic Politics in Shivamogga

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Rebel Bharatiya Janata Party nominee in Shivamogga Lok Sabha fray K.S. Vijayendra to initiate disciplinary action against him over his entry as an independent nominee from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat and stated “What action against me after I have left the BJP?” BJP has fielded incumbent MP B.Y. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, Eshwarappa said that he is in …

K S Eshwarappa takes the plunge, files papers as independent
8 months, 1 week ago

K S Eshwarappa takes the plunge, files papers as independent

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Reiterating his intention to rid the party of “the influence of former CM BS Yediyurappa and his family,” senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency on Friday. Eshwarappa, accompanied by former minister Gulihatti Shekhar and PM Narendra Modi lookalike Sadananda Nayak from Udupi, was taken out …

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Deputy CM K Eshwarappa, who rebelled against his own BJP, said that he will be filing nomination from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat tomorrow. Rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow Speaking to the news agency PTI, K Eshwarappa said, “I will be filing my nomination papers tomorrow, and my supporters will come along with …

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Karnataka unit president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday urged former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa, urging him not to rebel against the party and run in the Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga against his brother and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra. Expressing disappointment over his son K E Kantesh being denied a ticket from …

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle

Live Mint  

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa returned empty-handed after he failed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. After this, Eshwarappa reiterated that he is going to contest against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra in Shivamogga as he had announced earlier. Attacking BS Yediyurappa and family …

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: BJP leader and former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa said that he will be leaving for Delhi this evening on the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his candidature for the coming polls. Revealing this to media persons here on Tuesday, Eshwarappa said, "I got a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah this morning. …

Pralhad Joshi will not be replaced, says Yediyurappa
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pralhad Joshi will not be replaced, says Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday refuted allegation by Veerashaiva-Lingayat mutts in north Karnataka that Union minister Pralhad Joshi had a “role in ousting him” and said that the minister’s candidature from Dharwad will not be replaced. The members of various Veerashaiva-Lingayat mutts on Wednesday had opposed Joshi’s candidacy from the Dharwad constituency for “undermining Lingayat political leaders and …

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa
9 months ago

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said he will contest independently and win the elections even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes and attempts to change his mind. READ | FIR booked against BJP's CT Ravi over his social media post: Election Commission Replying to her, the former …

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa
9 months ago

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa stirred controversy on Wednesday by saying that B Y Vijayendra, state BJP president, will step down from his position following the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4. The former state BJP chief also disclosed his intention to contest against Yediyurappa’s son, B Y Raghavendra, in the Shivamogga constituency. Eshwarappa, …

Felt happy like a family elder, says Khattar on Saini taking over as Haryana CM
9 months ago

Felt happy like a family elder, says Khattar on Saini taking over as Haryana CM

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said when Nayab Singh Saini succeeded him, it gave him the same happiness which any elder of a family will get. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The BJP last week replaced Khattar, 69, with OBC leader Saini, 54, as Haryana's chief minister in a swift switch in the state. …

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls
9 months ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls
9 months ago

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls

News 18  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

From Khattar’s aide to CM: The rise of Nayab Saini
9 months, 1 week ago

From Khattar’s aide to CM: The rise of Nayab Saini

Hindustan Times  

By Tuesday afternoon, it was clear that 54-year-old Nayab Saini was set to become the eleventh man to be Haryana’s chief minister since the state was formed in 1966. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya administers the oath to BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini as chief minister of Haryana, on Tuesday. In a state which has always been dominated by the influential …

Nayab Singh Saini to be new Haryana chief minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Nayab Singh Saini to be new Haryana chief minister

Hindustan Times  

Haryana BJP president and Kurukshetra MP Nayab Singh Saini, 53, will take oath as the new chief minister in Chandigarh at 5pm on Tuesday. Haryana BJP president and Kurukshetra MP Nayab Singh Saini being felicitated by state party in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb, observers Arjun Munda and Tarun Chugh as outgoing chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar looks on in Chandigarh on …

Who is Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana's next CM after Manohar Lal Khattar resigned?
9 months, 1 week ago

Who is Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana's next CM after Manohar Lal Khattar resigned?

Hindustan Times  

The BJP legislature party in Haryana elected Nayab Singh Saini as its leader, paving the way for the state unit chief to take up the chief minister's office after Manohar Lal Khattar's exit. Haryana BJP state president Nayab Singh Saini “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to State BJP President Shri @NayabSainiBJP ji on being elected as the leader of the …

Nayab Singh Saini to replace Manohar Lal Khattar as Haryana's next Chief Minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Nayab Singh Saini to replace Manohar Lal Khattar as Haryana's next Chief Minister

India TV News  

Nayab Singh Saini, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will be the next Haryana Chief Minister. In a fast-paced political development, Manohar Lal Khattar along with his entire Cabinet resigned from their posts on Tuesday amid a rift in its alliance with the Jannayak Janata Party possibly over the seat-sharing issue. Former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar proposed …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party
11 months ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party

India TV News  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who had joined Congress before the 2023 Assembly elections, rejoined BJP in the presence of former CM-senior party leader BS Yediyurappa and state BJP President BY Vijayendra, at party Headquarters in Delhi. Siddaramaiah on Shettar rejoining BJP On Jagadish Shettar rejoining BJP, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said "Jagadish Shettar said that BJP insulted him by not …

BJP is lacking proper leadership in Karnataka, so they are calling....
11 months ago

BJP is lacking proper leadership in Karnataka, so they are calling....

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that attempts by senior BJP leaders to woo former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar back to their party is indicative of a leadership crisis in the BJP. Speaking to mediapersons in Periyapatna on January 24, Mr. Shivakumar said that the several BJP leaders have met Mr. Shettar to cajole him to return to the …

Nitish Kumar likely to replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief: Sources
1 year ago

Nitish Kumar likely to replace Lalan Singh as JDU chief: Sources

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to remove Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh as the Janata Dal chief, sources have said. According to sources, Nitish Kumar is upset with Lalan Singh over the way he has been functioning and especially his growing proximity with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav. Reports said Nitish …

New BJP Chief In Karnataka Aims to Win 28 LS Seats
1 year, 1 month ago

New BJP Chief In Karnataka Aims to Win 28 LS Seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While, assuring that there would be no poaching of MLAs from opposition parties in Karnataka, newly appointed State president of Bharatiya Janata Party and Shikaripura MLA B.Y. Besides, winning 28 Lok Sabha polls, he said, to strengthen the party to return to power in 2028 Assembly polls and initiate steps to strengthen the party and claimed that he has …

Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP president
1 year, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP president

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday formally assumed charge at the state party office here. Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa. READ | Congress Karnataka unit to be revamped after 5 assembly polls: Jarkiholi Vijayendra, who had earlier served as the party's state unit's general secretary and vice-president, …

Can BJP win back Karnataka by turning to Yediyurappa, Deve Gowda?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can BJP win back Karnataka by turning to Yediyurappa, Deve Gowda?

Hindustan Times  

​Six months after it lost the Karnataka election, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit has got a new president in B Y Vijayendra, the son of veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa. Buying peace with Yediyurappa is the second major strategic retreat by the BJP in the state, the first being forging an alliance with the Janata Dal or JD, …

Wait and see the consequence: Jagadish Shettar on Vijayendra as Karnataka BJP chief
1 year, 1 month ago

Wait and see the consequence: Jagadish Shettar on Vijayendra as Karnataka BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

After the Bharatiya Janata Party appointed BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa as Karnataka state chief, Congress leader Jagadish Shettar the people need to wait and see the consequence of BJP's decision. After being appointed as Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the party president JP Nadda for entrusting him to lead the party in the state. Speaking …

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday appointed first-time lawmaker BY Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, as the president of its Karnataka unit, marking a generational shift in the critical southern province and underlining the continued influence of the Lingayat strongman even after his retirement. Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief
1 year, 1 month ago

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa, son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa as the party president for Karnataka. BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra is new Karnataka BJP chief “BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Shri Vijayendra Yediyurappa, MLA as State President of Karnataka, BJP. After quitting electoral politics, BS Yediyurappa had widely campaigned for …

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP state president
1 year, 1 month ago

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP state president

India TV News  

Karnataka: The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra as party's state president with immediate effect, General Secretary Arun Singh informed on Friday. Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa congratulated his son after he was appointed as the party president for Karnataka. "I would like to thank the party president JP Nadda for giving me this opportunity to work as …

Ex-Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over differences among his cabinet ministers
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over differences among his cabinet ministers

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Friday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as his cabinet members, he alleged, have a difference of opinion on his tenure as Chief Minister. READ | BJP unable to get funds as their loss in 5 state elections is ‘almost certain’: CM Siddaramaiah "There is a lot of difference of …

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties

Hindustan Times  

Even as senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Sadananda Gowda has caused a stir by alleging that the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal was formalised without keeping state leaders in the loop, some in the party have suggested that these concerns may stem from the caste churn that the move could produce that could affect their political …

Disappointed Top Brass, BSY's Seal of Approval & Internal Conflict: Why BJP is Yet to Get Karnataka Unit Prez, LoP
1 year, 4 months ago

Disappointed Top Brass, BSY's Seal of Approval & Internal Conflict: Why BJP is Yet to Get Karnataka Unit Prez, LoP

News 18  

It has been nearly three months since the Karnataka election results were declared but the BJP appears to be taking its own time in appointing its state president and Leaders of Opposition for the legislative assembly and the legislative council. “A meeting of top leaders will be held to finalise the names soon after the Parliament session concludes on August …

Opposition can't decide its leader, Modi's victory in 2024 general election is certain: Maharashtra CM Shinde
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition can't decide its leader, Modi's victory in 2024 general election is certain: Maharashtra CM Shinde

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on July 15 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would certainly win the 2024 general election as the Opposition has failed to decide on a leader. Ajit Pawar too has reposed faith in Mr. Modi's leadership now, Mr. Shinde said, adding that the prime minister is receiving praise wherever he goes. "With Ajit Pawar's inclusion, the …

Why Is Karnataka BJP Marred by Leadership Crisis Ahead of Lok Sabha 2024?
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Is Karnataka BJP Marred by Leadership Crisis Ahead of Lok Sabha 2024?

The Quint  

Before the state went for polls, the BJP projected two state leaders – Basavaraj Bommai and BS Yediyurappa. While Bommai, who took over the reins from Yediyurappa in 2021, was projected as the CM candidate, the saffron party did rely on former Chief Minister Yediyurappa's clout. While Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat, "respecting the people's choice," no leader has so far …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4

Hindustan Times  

Announcing that BJP will hold protests both inside and outside the Assembly during legislature session, demanding the Congress government in the state to implement its poll guarantees, veteran party leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will lead agitations in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, from July 4. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka chief minister …

Karnataka BJP seeks more time to decide on LoP
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka BJP seeks more time to decide on LoP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Karnataka unit on Tuesday sought two more days to elect the leader of the opposition for the legislative assembly council and the party’s state president. BJP’s Karnataka unit seeks two more days to decide on the leader of opposition for the legislative assembly council. “We have appealed to the party leaders to refrain from nominating him …

BJP seniors back Bandi, says no change of president
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP seniors back Bandi, says no change of president

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Senior leaders of the BJP, after a brainstorming session over the news of an impending change in state leadership on Sunday, hit back strongly at media reports and alleged that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao was “trying to demoralise our cadre and party by creating confusion and planting fake narratives” about a change in BJP state president. Afterwards, speaking …

INTERVIEW | Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’
1 year, 6 months ago

INTERVIEW | Siddaramaiah: ‘Narendra Modi’s popularity is declining’

The Hindu  

In his first interview after becoming Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah says the Karnataka election result is an indicator for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. In the Lok Sabha election of 2019, the BJP won more than 50 per cent of the votes from Karnataka, but in next year’s election, their vote share will decline substantially because Modi’s popularity is declining. “Communal …

BJP to soon make a decision on opposition leader position
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP to soon make a decision on opposition leader position

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: The Bharatiya Janata Party which is in the opposition bench in the Karnataka Assembly after five-years has the crucial task of selecting a formidable leader to spearhead the opposition ranks. Several prominent names are currently making rounds in political circles, including former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, R Ashoka, CN Ashwath Narayan, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, Aravind Bellad, and V Sunil …

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Congress sweeps past majority mark, CM Bommai takes 'responsibility' for BJP's rout
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Congress sweeps past majority mark, CM Bommai takes 'responsibility' for BJP's rout

Firstpost  

Victory in Karnataka was crucial for Congress’ survival and its morale boost ahead of the 2024 General Elections. #WATCH | "PM Modi thinks that by seeing his face voters will vote BJP party, this has been proved wrong," says Congress leader Siddaramaiah#KarnatakaElectionResults2023 pic.twitter.com/P83dMB7hNS — ANI May 13, 2023 Meanwhile, Karnataka CM BS Bommai took “full responsibility” for the BJP’s defeat. …

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

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

India Today  

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

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 7 months ago

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Yediyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of Karnataka to make way for Basavaraj Bommai on July 26, 2021, with tears in his eyes. However, since then, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah have spared no opportunity to publicly acknowledge Mr. Yediyurappa’s stature in Karnataka’s politics and have made him member of the Central Parliamentary Board and central …

Yediyurappa not removed, just gave way to generational change, says BJP chief Nadda
1 year, 8 months ago

Yediyurappa not removed, just gave way to generational change, says BJP chief Nadda

The Hindu  

Contrary to appearances, former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Speaking to The Hindu, he reiterated that the former Chief Minister continued to play an important role in the party’s campaign in the State. He is the chief minister and as you can see all our campaign material features him.” The BJP will come to power on its own in Karnataka, under …

Quit electoral politics because...: BJP's Eshwarappa on 'voluntary' retirement
1 year, 8 months ago

Quit electoral politics because...: BJP's Eshwarappa on 'voluntary' retirement

India Today  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, who recently announced his decision to quit electoral politics, on Friday said party chief JP Nadda, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and general secretary BL Santhosh had asked him to retire and he made the decision public. The announcement came ahead of BJP releasing its first list of candidates for the polls next month, fueling speculation …

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