Siddaramaiah targets BJP-led Karnataka govt on PM Modi's Kalaburagi visit
1 year, 11 months ago

Siddaramaiah targets BJP-led Karnataka govt on PM Modi's Kalaburagi visit

India Today  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah, in a series of tweets, listed the alleged scams under the BJP-led state government on the day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kalaburagi. "Will you, Mr Narendra Modi, ensure justice to lakhs of aspirants who have been denied government jobs as Karnataka BJP demands crores for every job," one of the tweets read. This scathing attack came on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the poll-bound state to launch various development projects. As PM Modi distributed title deeds to nomadic Lambani tribes in Kalaburagi, Siddaramaiah also charged the ruling BJP in Karnataka with "feasting on the meals" prepared by the previous Congress government headed by him.

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Order CBI probe into allegations against K’taka BJP netas, CM Siddaramaiah tells PM Modi
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

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 …

Karnataka: Opposition questions Siddaramaiah’s priorities
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka: Opposition questions Siddaramaiah’s priorities

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: BJP leaders have slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his recent correspondence with Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan regarding his government’s commitment to build 100 houses for families affected by the Wayanad landslide. BJP leaders have framed this initiative as yet another example of Siddaramaiah’s political maneuvering, accusing the Chief Minister of diverting focus from pressing issues in Karnataka to …

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims
1 month ago

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims

India Today  

The Karnataka BJP criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of prioritising Kerala’s Wayanad over Karnataka’s pressing issues. This comes a day after Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, questioning the latter's silence on Karnataka’s offer to build 100 houses for Wayanad landslide victims. With over 350 infant deaths, 40 maternal deaths, farmers losing land to Waqf Jihad, unpaid …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament complex, urging the Centre to address financial and infrastructure issues facing the state. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah highlighted a 58 per cent reduction in the short-term agricultural credit limit for Karnataka by NABARD, which was slashed from Rs 5,600 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 2,340 crore …

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics

New Indian Express  

There is never a dull moment in Karnataka politics. Although the BJP-JDS leaders’ often repeated remarks on the possibility of the government not completing its full tenure did give some credence to the general allegations, the timing and manner in which such specific charges were made raises several questions. The Enforcement Directorate and Lokayukta police are probing the Mysuru Urban …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a challenge to the BJP, daring them to try and remove him from his position. Siddaramaiah also drew comparisons to the recent actions against other chief ministers and Opposition leaders, and said: "They tried filing false cases against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, then Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and now they’re targeting me.” Siddaramaiah's remarks followed …

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations of corruption of about Rs 700 crore by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka through the excise department, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah threw a challenge at the Prime Minister to prove his allegations. If not proved, the Chief Minister questioned the Prime Minister “Will he retire or quit from the Prime Minister’s …

Siddaramaiah may re-induct ex-minister amid Valmiki fund scam allegations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah may re-induct ex-minister amid Valmiki fund scam allegations

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hinted at the re-induction of B Nagendra, a former Congress minister facing allegations of involvement in a large-scale Scheduled Tribes welfare fund scam. When supporters of Anil Chikkamadhu asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to give the MLA a cabinet spot, in a brusque manner typical to him, Siddaramaiah brushed off the suggestion and asked those to let …

'Prove ₹700 crore allegation or resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dares PM Modi
2 months ago

'Prove ₹700 crore allegation or resign': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dares PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that he would retire from politics if Prime Minister Narendra Modi proves that the Congress government has mobilised ₹700 crore for poll-bound states. While campaigning somewhere in Maharashtra, the prime minister said that the Congress in Karnataka has collected ₹700 crore through the excise department to send to Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and to spend …

PM Modi shows relentless favouritism towards Gujarat: Siddaramaiah
2 months ago

PM Modi shows relentless favouritism towards Gujarat: Siddaramaiah

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of showing "relentless favouritism" towards his home state Gujarat. Alleging that major investments are being "coaxed away" from thriving states like Karnataka and handed over to Gujarat, the CM demanded fairness and equal opportunity for all southern states. "PM Narendra Modi's relentless favouritism toward Gujarat is clear as day, …

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state
2 months ago

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, accusing him of "relentless favoritism towards Gujarat," Modi's home state. He also condemned Karnataka’s BJP MPs for remaining silent, alleging they are "unwilling to challenge this blatant disregard for Karnataka’s thriving tech and manufacturing ecosystem." Congress counters BJP’s allegations On Saturday, the chief ministers of Congress-ruled Telangana and …

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid
2 months ago

Kharge Slams Modi as "Bogus Man" and "Liar" Over Wayanad Aid

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a "bogus man" and a "liar" for betraying the affected families of devastating landslides that killed over 400 people in July. Speaking at a rally in Nilambur, Malappuram district, in support of Wayanad UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge mentioned that Modi had visited Wayanad …

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his deep disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'empty' promises and the 40% commission corruption within the BJP Karnataka unit. He claims that the party has failed to fulfill its promises to the state, leaving Karnataka to suffer under a heavy debt burden. Modi, on the other hand, has defended his policies and highlighted …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 governor gives nod to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA land scam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka governor gives nod to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA land scam

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Saturday granted approval for the prosecution of chief minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority land scam. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The sanction from the governor clears the way for an official investigation into allegations that Siddaramaiah’s wife received plots from MUDA in exchange for …

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 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 …

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Speakers at a discussion organised by Karnataka State Backward Classes Forum slammed the BJP and Janata Dal for ‘’targeting’’ Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites. Janagere Venkataramaiah, writer, who delivered the inaugural address said that the forces of communalism and casteism as represented by the BJP and the JD had …

Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda
5 months ago

Amid MUDA case row, fresh complaint seeks probe against CM Sidda

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A social activist on Tuesday filed a complaint with Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot seeking a probe against chief minister Siddaramaiah over his alleged role in irregularities in denotification of land allotted to the poor beneficiaries in Mysuru way back in 2008. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah The complaint, filed by right to information activist Snehamayi Krishna, accused Siddaramaiah of …

MUDA sites allotted to CM’s wife when BJP was in power: Karnataka Minister
5 months, 1 week ago

MUDA sites allotted to CM’s wife when BJP was in power: Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

Accusing the BJP of misusing the office of the Governor in Karnataka on the MUDA issue for their politics, Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa said the entire cabinet would stand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the issue of the Governor’s notice to the CM. Further, the Minister said the State Government would probe all allegations related to the previous …

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 …

Urban Development Minister accuses JDS, BJP leaders of favourable MUDA site allotments
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Urban Development Minister accuses JDS, BJP leaders of favourable MUDA site allotments

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP and JDS MPs from Karnataka on Friday protested in front of the Parliament House in New Delhi, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities at the ST Corporation and allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. He said when the scandal broke out in Mandya Urban Development Authority, it was handed over to the CBI, but …

BJP-JDS urge Karnataka Governor to demand CM's resignation over alleged land scam
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JDS urge Karnataka Governor to demand CM's resignation over alleged land scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A delegation of BJP and JDS legislators on Thursday met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and petitioned him to direct Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign over the alleged scam in the allotment of Mysuru Urban Development Authority and the alleged multi-crore irregularity in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Led by the Leader of the Opposition in …

Siddaramaiah has given wrong information to Assembly, says V. Sunil Kumar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah has given wrong information to Assembly, says V. Sunil Kumar

The Hindu  

Karkala MLA and State General Secretary of the BJP V. Sunil Kumar said on Sunday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had given wrong information to the Legislative Assembly by making false allegations against him over Karkala’s Parashurama Theme Park project. Mr. Kumar said in a statement that the Chief Minister alleged in the Assembly that there was a scam of ₹11 …

Bengaluru: BJP leaders trying to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha over Valmiki scam detained
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru: BJP leaders trying to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha over Valmiki scam detained

Hindustan Times  

BJP leaders, including the party's Karnataka unit President B Y Vijayendra, were detained when they tried to lay siege to 'Vidhana Soudha' here on Thursday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the alleged scam in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Police personnel stop BJP workers protesting over the alleged scam in the Karnataka Maharshi …

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest against MUDA 'scam', detained

Hindustan Times  

BJP on Friday staged a protest in Mysuru against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi. BJP leaders being detained during a protest against alleged fraudulent allotment of sites to land losers by Mysuru Urban Development Authority, which involves plots given to Karnataka Chief …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
6 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Saturday. The …

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi
7 months ago

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term and further said that the people of Karnataka are hoping to receive its due share and support during the new term. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati …

Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP demands Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation
7 months ago

Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP demands Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

India TV News  

The Karnataka state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Rs 187 crore fraud in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited. In the purported affidavit, the advocate for 'accused number 8' had requested the court to give directions to the investigating officer to collect …

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Modi guarantees vs Siddaramaiah’s schemes in battleground Karnataka
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi guarantees vs Siddaramaiah’s schemes in battleground Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

On one side is a strong alliance of BJP and JD that, arithmetically speaking, has 49% of the popular votes as per their performance in the 2023 assembly elections. The young alliance of the BJP-JD is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charisma, his “guarantees” and their combined vote share to sweep Karnataka in the Lok Sabha elections. Campaigning in …

BJP slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over his post on demolition of 'illegal' houses in Goa
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over his post on demolition of 'illegal' houses in Goa

Hindustan Times  

The BJP has slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his comments on the demolition of some houses allegedly built illegally and belonging to Kannadigas in Goa and said he should first work to solve problems in his own state. Bharatiya Janata Party's Goa spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar told PTI on Sunday that the demolition drive was carried out following a …

Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah referred to the Union Government’s ‘’apathy’’ towards the distress caused by drought in Karnataka and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in the State. ‘’Though we had sought ₹18,171 crore to take up drought relief works, Mr. Modi has not released a single paisa so far and this is because …

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying the interests of Karnataka
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying the interests of Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the BJP leadership and the Union government of “betraying” the interests of seven crore Kannadigas by denying them their due share of funds to take up drought relief measures. While nearly ₹36,000 crore has been spent this year for the implementation of the five guarantee schemes, more than ₹52,000 crore had been earmarked in …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denies receiving bomb threat email
10 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denies receiving bomb threat email

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday denied having received a bomb blast threat shortly after reports surfaced that the Congress stalwart had gotten an email along with his cabinet colleagues DK Shivakumar and G Parameshwara. The email, sent by a person called Shahid Khan using the address [email protected], claimed that the tech city will witness an explosion at 2:48 pm …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Guarantee Schemes Fuel State's Progress
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Guarantee Schemes Fuel State's Progress

Deccan Chronicle  

Dharwad: Dismissing allegations that guarantee schemes have impeded developmental progress in the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized that the foundation stones and inaugurations of numerous projects underscore the government's financial capacity for developmental initiatives. Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone and inaugurating projects in Navalgund, Dharwad district on Saturday, Siddaramaiah emphasized that the state government has ample funds …

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'is a threat to the federal structure' and charged Modi of having changed his stance over tax devolution from a former Gujarat Chief Minister now being the Prime Minister. Participating in a discussion on the Governor’s speech in the Legislative Council, Siddaramaiah recalled some of the statements made …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Urges Communication Strategy for Government Achievements
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Urges Communication Strategy for Government Achievements

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Emphasizing the crucial role of effective communication in conveying government achievements to the public, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged Congress workers to actively engage with the community and highlight the success of government programs. Addressing party workers at the Convention in Mangaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah candidly acknowledged the party's shortcomings in the 2018 assembly election, attributing the defeat to a …

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai
11 months ago

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai

Hindustan Times  

To cover up its mistakes, the Karnataka government is holding a protest in New Delhi against the Central Government which was nothing but a political stunt, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday. Addressing a news conference here on Monday, former CM Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of everything to cover his mistakes. READ | …

Political circles abuzz as Karnataka mining baron hails PM Modi for Ram Temple
11 months, 1 week ago

Political circles abuzz as Karnataka mining baron hails PM Modi for Ram Temple

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Mining tycoon turned politician Gali Janardhana Reddy lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event held in Gangavathi town, Koppal district on Saturday. The statement has led to BJP insiders hinting at the possibility of Reddy’s return to the party, following his foray into the political arena with the establishment of his own party, Kalyan Rajya Pragathi Paksha. The …

‘PM Modi has failed to provide 2 crore jobs per year’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘PM Modi has failed to provide 2 crore jobs per year’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

'Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to provide two crore jobs per year as promised by him. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who promised to create 2 crore jobs per year, failed to do so. Even though we went and met Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah, the central government has not given a single …

'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" …

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