BJP slams quota for Muslim contractors in Karnataka, calls it unconstitutional
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BJP slams quota for Muslim contractors in Karnataka, calls it unconstitutional

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government's decision to reserve four per cent of government contracts for Muslims as unconstitutional, alleging that it is part of the Congress' appeasement politics and will weaken the national unity. Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to explain his "extraordinary fondness" for Vietnam, claiming the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha is spending more time in that country than his constituency. He accused Gandhi of seeking to lead the Congress in the competitive communal and vote bank politics among opposition parties, claiming that he is behind the Karnataka government's decision for quota for Muslim contractors. Such a decision may seem small, but developments like these add up to have serious national implications, Prasad said, wondering if there is any limit to such competitive appeasement politics and if separate queues for Muslims in buying cinema and train tickets will come next.

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Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional
1 day, 10 hours ago

Karnataka approves 4% Muslim reservation in contracts, BJP calls it unconstitutional

Op India  

On 14th March, the Congress-led Karnataka government approved a proposal to grant 4% reservation to Muslims in government contracts. This new gimmick for electoral gains is equal to undoing the very… pic.twitter.com/redKuP9Ebs — Tejasvi Surya March 15, 2025 Surya said, “The Congress government’s approval of a 4% quota for Muslims in government contracts is a direct assault on the Constitution …

BJP slams 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka
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BJP slams 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government's decision to reserve four per cent of government contracts for Muslims as being 'unconstitutional' and accused the Congress of engaging in 'appeasement politics'. The BJP’s full-scale criticism came after the Karnataka cabinet approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, which aims to reserve 4% of government …

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM
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1 week, 1 day ago

Minority quota not based on religion: Karnataka CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the reservation in government contracts to minorities is not on the basis of religion, but on the parameters of their backwardness for belonging to SC/STs and OBC categories. On BJP criticising the government for allocating more funds to minorities’ development besides reservation in contracts and terming it ‘halal budget’, Siddaramaiah said the saffron …

BJP Slams Karnataka Budget as ‘Vote Bank Politics’
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP Slams Karnataka Budget as ‘Vote Bank Politics’

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Friday termed the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah holding finance portfolio as “appeasement of vote bank politics.” State BJP president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated rural government schools remain underfunded while expressing anguish over the budget and pointed to Rs 500 crore allocation for 250 Moulana Azad Model English Medium Schools to …

BJP Slams Siddaramaiah’s Budget As 'Halal,’ Calls Govt’s Muslim Quota ‘Appeasement Politics’
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP Slams Siddaramaiah’s Budget As 'Halal,’ Calls Govt’s Muslim Quota ‘Appeasement Politics’

ABP News  

The Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government's "halal" budget and religion-based reservation, saying it is appeasement politics at its peak. "Today, while presenting the state budget, CM Siddaramaiah confirmed that 4 per cent of public works contracts will be reserved for Muslims under CATEGORY-II B," he stated. BJP Karnataka, taking to social media platform X, said, "Scam …

BJP slams Karnataka's 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders up to Rs 1 crore
1 week, 4 days ago

BJP slams Karnataka's 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders up to Rs 1 crore

India Today  

The Karnataka government is set to introduce a 4 per cent reservation for Muslim contractors in government tenders, with a draft amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act expected to be cleared by the Cabinet today. BJP state president BY Vijayendra accused the Congress of engaging in “appeasement politics” by selectively favouring Muslims while ignoring other minority communities. …

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of favoring capitalists, ignoring inflation
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of favoring capitalists, ignoring inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

Raebareli: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the BJP government at the Centre of diverting attention from real issues and promoting capitalists.Gandhi, who is on a two-day visit to his Parliamentary constituency, first visited the Hanuman temple at Churuva border. "Inflation has risen significantly, and the BJP government is only promoting capitalists," he alleged. Meanwhile, some BJP workers claimed …

FIR Registered Against Rahul Gandhi In Assam Over His 'Indian State' Remark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIR Registered Against Rahul Gandhi In Assam Over His 'Indian State' Remark

ABP News  

Legal trouble mounts for Leader of Opposition Party in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as an FIR has been registered against him at Pan Bazar Police Station in Guwahati, Assam, for his recent remark about the 'Indian State.' The Congress MP, while speaking at the inauguration of the Congress Party's new headquarters in Delhi on January 15, raised questions about the …

Karnataka BJP to protest over alleged use of public funds for Belagavi CWC meet
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP to protest over alleged use of public funds for Belagavi CWC meet

India Today  

The BJP in Karnataka announced a demonstration at Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Bengaluru on Friday, criticising the Congress for allegedly misusing public funds to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi. Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai criticised the Congress, accusing it of funding its AICC session using public money sanctioned by the Karnataka …

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress steps up campaign over Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Stepping up its campaign against Home Minister Amit Shah for his comment that it has become a “fashion” to take Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s name, the Congress on Saturday announced a plan to hold countrywide press conferences and Ambedkar samman marches in the next few days. “On 24 December, all across the country, we will hold Babasaheb Ambedkar Samman Marches and …

Congress silent on atrocities on Dalits in Bangladesh, trying to woo Muslims with Sambhal issue: Mayawati
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Congress silent on atrocities on Dalits in Bangladesh, trying to woo Muslims with Sambhal issue: Mayawati

New Indian Express  

She claimed that these people were mostly from a Hindu-majority area which was forcibly handed over to Pakistan during Partition -- and is now in Bangladesh -- as a "punishment" for electing Dr B R Ambedkar to the Constituent Assembly. "Now when they are being exploited, the Congress, despite being the main opposition party, is silent on their plight and …

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar
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Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar

India Today  

A Karnataka Congress MLA’s recent statement raised questions regarding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s repeated assurances that the state has no shortage of funds. HR Gaviappa, who is the Congress MLA from Vijayanagar, expressed frustration over the insufficient development funds allocated to his constituency. The MLA, in a strongly-worded statement, criticised the state government's handling of funds and questioned the fairness of …

'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota
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'No proposal before govt': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses reports on Muslim quota

India TV News  

Muslim quota row: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed media reports claiming that the state government was considering a proposal for Muslim reservation in jobs, calling the reports "another new lie. CMO statement on Muslim quota "Reports have been published in some media that a proposal to give reservations to Muslims in jobs is before the government. Leader of Opposition in …

After hinting in Congress' Nyay Patra before general elections, Karnataka govt may bring Muslim quota in govt tenders for contractors
4 months ago

After hinting in Congress' Nyay Patra before general elections, Karnataka govt may bring Muslim quota in govt tenders for contractors

Op India  

The Congress party in the state of Karnataka is reportedly preparing for another level of ‘minority appeasement’. As per a government official quoted by the Deccan Herald, the Siddaramaiah administration is considering a proposal to give Muslims preference in public contracts for building projects worth up to Rs 1 crore. Promises made by Congress to appease the Muslim community Interestingly, …

Breaking News: Ravneet Bittu Stands Firm On His Statement Against Rahul Gandhi, Watch Video | ABP News
6 months ago

Breaking News: Ravneet Bittu Stands Firm On His Statement Against Rahul Gandhi, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu made a controversial statement against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, referring to him as "the No. Bittu urged the country's agencies to monitor Gandhi, accusing him of dividing India by targeting religious communities. Bittu further claimed that Rahul Gandhi is "not truly Indian," asserting that Gandhi spends more time abroad and does not …

Rahul Gandhi in Virginia: 'RSS doesn't understand India... it says certain states inferior to others'
6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi in Virginia: 'RSS doesn't understand India... it says certain states inferior to others'

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on a three-day US visit, has criticised the RSS in Virginia and accused the outfit of not understanding India. While addressing a gathering, Rahul Gandhi said, "What the RSS says is that certain states are inferior to other states. Certain languages are inferior to other languages, certain religions are inferior to other religions, and certain communities …

From unemployment to RSS's belief in 'one idea', Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP govt of promoting 'hate politics'
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From unemployment to RSS's belief in 'one idea', Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP govt of promoting 'hate politics'

India TV News  

Texas: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who is currently in the United States, criticised the policies of the ruling BJP government on various aspects-- from unemployment to the hatred he alleged the government has dissolved in the country. During an interaction with students at the University of Texas in Dallas on Sunday, Gandhi said there is …

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. Lok Sabha highlights: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and …

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. Lok Sabha highlights: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and …

Rahul Gandhi promises to end 50 pc reservation cap
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi promises to end 50 pc reservation cap

Op India  

Even as political pundits and psephologists peg Congress to win not more than 40-80 Lok Sabha seats in the ongoing general elections, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi has been making fanciful claims should his party form a government at the centre. In a recent political rally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced today that Congress will eliminate the Supreme Court-imposed 50% …

Even Vajpayee’s Govt Tried to End Quotas, Say Revanth
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Even Vajpayee’s Govt Tried to End Quotas, Say Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Continuing his tirade against the BJP ‘conspiracy’ to abolish reservations to SCs, STs, and OBCs, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that making India 'reservations-free' is their core philosophy. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Reddy said that the BJP-led NDA government had made a similar attempt in 2000, when the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee issued …

Clear Signs of BJP Retaining Power: Vishweshwar Reddy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clear Signs of BJP Retaining Power: Vishweshwar Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BJP Chevella candidate Konda Vishweshwar Reddy said that the party’s graph was soaring consistently as per recent surveys, and the nation was leaning decisively towards retaining the BJP at the Centre and Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. Reddy pointed out that Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on certain issues appears to contradict the principles enshrined in the Constitution and the ideals …

Rahul Gandhi worrying about retaining MP accommodation after June 4: BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi worrying about retaining MP accommodation after June 4: BJP

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill has taken a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that Gandhi is worrying about being able to retain his MP residence after June 4 when the election results will be out. Shergill also took a dig at the Congress party, questioning whether it will win more than 40 seats in the Lok …

Rahul questions BJP’s ‘selective targeting’, asks why no action taken against Pinarayi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul questions BJP’s ‘selective targeting’, asks why no action taken against Pinarayi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed astonishment at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Central agencies for allegedly targeting him while ignoring “serious allegations” against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Speaking at a public meeting organised by the United Democratic Front in Kannur as part of Lok Sabha election campaign on April 18, Mr. Gandhi recounted his own experiences of facing backlash …

Home Minister says BJP backs quota, takes on Congress over nepotism
11 months ago

Home Minister says BJP backs quota, takes on Congress over nepotism

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR : Stoutly defending the government’s reservation schemes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at a rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar, launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of nepotism. “While Prime Minister Modi advocates ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’, Congress seems to have only one agenda, ‘Son bachao and make him PM’. Addressing concerns about the …

‘No need to learn patriotism from BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year ago

‘No need to learn patriotism from BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Claiming that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party did not participate in the country's freedom struggle, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said "we don't need to learn patriotism from the BJP." Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru Replying to the debate on the budget in the Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "RSS did not participate in the …

‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition on Endowments Bill
1 year ago

‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition on Endowments Bill

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for opposing ‘The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024’ which was passed in the state assembly on Thursday, and called the BJP an actual ‘anti-Hindu’ party. ‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Muzrai minister Ramalinga Reddy said, “When they made …

'Anti-Hindu': BJP slams Karnataka government for 10 percent tax on temples
1 year ago

'Anti-Hindu': BJP slams Karnataka government for 10 percent tax on temples

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party called the Congress government in Karnataka "anti-Hindu" after the latter passed the 'Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024' in the state assembly on Wednesday. Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa said the Congress government wanted to fill its depleted coffers by adopting anti-Hindu policies. "The Congress government, which is adopting consistently anti-Hindu policies …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

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H.D. Kumaraswamy will not support BJP in anything illegal
1 year, 1 month ago

H.D. Kumaraswamy will not support BJP in anything illegal

The Hindu  

Accusing the Congress of allowing the growth of Hindutva ideology in Karnataka, former Chief Minister H.D. ‘My stand on hijab is the same’ In his first reaction on communal issues after joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, the former Chief Minister said, “I am telling BJP that I will not support them in any illegal activities. The former CM was …

"BJP misused government money" in MP polls, alleges Congress' Jitu Patwari
1 year, 2 months ago

"BJP misused government money" in MP polls, alleges Congress' Jitu Patwari

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal, December 27 : Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has alleged that the BJP has misused government money in the state polls, and the district party leaders have given a detailed report on it. HT Image "In the meeting, we spoke about the reasons for defeat, it is clear how much BJP has misused government money, and district admins …

Rahul Gandhi questions BJP over Union minister’s son’s video, asks what action taken
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi questions BJP over Union minister’s son’s video, asks what action taken

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over an alleged video of a Union minister’s son speaking about hundreds of crores of rupees and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not send federal agencies like Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation and the Income Tax department to probe the same. Gandhi was speaking about …

'225 scams in 220 months': Priyanka Gandhi's jibe at MP govt
1 year, 9 months ago

'225 scams in 220 months': Priyanka Gandhi's jibe at MP govt

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Monday kickstarted her party's campaign for the year-end Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh with a rally in Jabalpur where she accused the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government of being mired in corruption and failing to provide jobs. Gandhi said the Chouhan government had not even spared gods, referring to winds on May 28 damaging six …

Rahul Gandhi shoots himself in foot again, says Indian Muslims in same situation as Dalits in 80s when Cong was in power
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi shoots himself in foot again, says Indian Muslims in same situation as Dalits in 80s when Cong was in power

Firstpost  

Rahul Gandhi had another foot in mouth moment during his three-day tour to the US. However, responding to a question from ‘Bay Area Muslim community’, the Congress leader claimed that “what is happening to Muslims in India today happened to Dalits in 1980s”. Question posed to Rahul Gandhi At an event, a person from Muslim community of Bay Area, Mohammad …

Karnataka rejected politics of money, caste, religion practiced by BJP; harbinger for 2024: Sharad Pawar
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka rejected politics of money, caste, religion practiced by BJP; harbinger for 2024: Sharad Pawar

India TV News  

Karnataka rejected politics of money, caste, religion practiced by BJP; harbinger for 2024: Sharad Pawar Karnataka Election Results 2023: Speaking to the media, Pawar said that the people of Karnataka have taught a lesson to the divisive politics of BJP and handed over power to the Congress. Karnataka Election Results 2023: Hailing the Congress sweep to power in Karnataka, Nationalist …

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today
1 year, 10 months ago

SC says THIS on withdrawal of Muslim quota bill in Karnataka today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday expressed its disapproval of the comments made by politicians on Karnataka's Muslim OBC reservation matter. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna, and Ahsanuddin Amanullaj said, “When the matter is pending before the court and there is a court order on Karnataka Muslim quota, then there should not be any political statements …

Karnataka Muslim quota: SC says no political statement should be made on issue
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Muslim quota: SC says no political statement should be made on issue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious exception to political statements being made on the sub-judice matter related to withdrawal of four percent Muslim quota in Karnataka, saying some sanctity needs to be maintained. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagarathna and Ahsanuddin Amanullaj said, When the matter is pending before the court and there is court …

Vote for Congress to end BJP's loot: Sonia Gandhi in her first Karnataka poll rally
1 year, 10 months ago

Vote for Congress to end BJP's loot: Sonia Gandhi in her first Karnataka poll rally

India Today  

Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, tore into the BJP in her first poll rally in Karnataka, and urged people to vote for the Congress in the May 10 Assembly election. Campaigning for Jagadish Shettar, who dumped the BJP for the Congress over denial of an election ticket, in Hubballi, Sonia Gandhi said the BJP is threatening people and saying if …

DC Edit | Muslim quota quip stirs T-pot
1 year, 10 months ago

DC Edit | Muslim quota quip stirs T-pot

Deccan Chronicle  

Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement at a public meeting organised by the Telangana state BJP unit at Chevella as a build up to the Assembly elections slated for the end of this year, in which he called upon people to elect his party and have the first-ever saffron state government in a Telugu state, in return for which, the …

Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi to approach courts over '40 pc commission' allegation in Karnataka
1 year, 10 months ago

Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi to approach courts over '40 pc commission' allegation in Karnataka

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of terming the Bommai government in Karnataka as a ’40 per cent commission BJP government’ and said if the Congress has evidence they should go to court. Amit Shah also reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of a ’40 per cent commission government functioning …

'Give us at least 150 seats...': Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Karnataka voters
1 year, 10 months ago

'Give us at least 150 seats...': Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Karnataka voters

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the ruling BJP and RSS of attacking democracy and spreading hatred and violence in the country. Expressing confidence about the Congress coming to power, Gandhi said the party government's first cabinet meeting will take a decision on implementing its poll guarantees. The Congress party has announced four poll ‘guarantees’ — 200 units of …

Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi fears post-poll corrupt practices by BJP
1 year, 11 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 …

As Karnataka heads for polls, here are key issues that are in intense public debate
1 year, 11 months ago

As Karnataka heads for polls, here are key issues that are in intense public debate

The Hindu  

Karnataka is headed for Assembly elections on May 10 even as debates rage on allegations of corruption against the ruling BJP, changes in the caste reservation matrix made at the fag end of the government’s tenure and an undercurrent of communal narrative. Battle lines have been drawn between the BJP, Congress and Janata Dal, with the ruling dispensation attempting to …

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others
1 year, 11 months ago

DC Edit | Scrap religion-based quotas; it's time to rethink all others

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has taken a decision to end the quota of four per cent for Muslims in the state, just ahead of an announcement of the schedule of polls for the next Assembly from the Election Commission of India. The BJP in the state added further nuance saying that it was not ending any quota …

Ended Muslim quota as it was unconstitutional: Amit Shah
1 year, 11 months ago

Ended Muslim quota as it was unconstitutional: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government scrapped the 4% reservation given to Muslims as the Bharatiya Janata Party does not believe in appeasement politics, Union minister Amit Shah said on Sunday, describing the quota as constitutionally invalid. Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Gorata Martyrs’ Memorial and a statue of the country’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Gorata village, Shah …

Rahul Gandhi acting ‘martyr’ to take political mileage in Karnataka polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi acting ‘martyr’ to take political mileage in Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that he is resorting to lies again to defend his London speech. The senior BJP leader also added that after his disqualification from Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi is trying to prove himself a “martyr” and is looking at taking political mileage in the …

Rahul Gandhi Promises Unemployment Aid, Filling Up 2.5 Lakh Govt Job Vacancies in Poll-bound Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Promises Unemployment Aid, Filling Up 2.5 Lakh Govt Job Vacancies in Poll-bound Karnataka

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday called on party leaders in poll-bound Karnataka to fight the BJP in a united manner as he exuded confidence about “sweeping” the upcoming assembly elections. He dubbed the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government in Karnataka as “most corrupt in the country” and a “40 per cent commission government”. Addressing the youth convention ‘Yuva Kranti Samavesha’ …

Rahul sought to shame India\'s democracy, in grip of \'Maoist\' thought process: BJP
2 years ago

Rahul sought to shame India\'s democracy, in grip of \'Maoist\' thought process: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting India's democracy from foreign land and lashed out for his trenchant criticism of the government and RSS at events in Britain, claiming it is its clear conviction that he is completely in the grip of "Maoist thought process through his minions" and also "anarchist elements". Addressing a press conference, …

'Rahul Gandhi is in grip of Maoist thought process': BJP hits back at Congress leader
2 years ago

'Rahul Gandhi is in grip of Maoist thought process': BJP hits back at Congress leader

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for maligning India on foreign soil. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's statements, the BJP said that the Congress leader is in the 'grip of Maoist thought process' and also called on his party to 'disown' his comments. Addressing a press conference BJP's RS Prasad said, "We ask Congress president Mallikarjun …

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