'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
1 week, 1 day ago

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief BY Vijayendra hit back at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over him calling a CBI investigation into an alleged corruption case involving him, and accused him of "abusing" power. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said that Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is misusing his post. Vijayendra reacted after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP leader tried to bribe Anwar Manippady, the former Minority Commission Chairman with ₹150 crore to suppress investigations into Waqf property encroachments. He further criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for 'celebrating' this "baseless accusation" along with CM Siddaramaiah.

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Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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6 days, 19 hours ago

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Karnataka: Opposition questions Siddaramaiah’s priorities
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1 week, 4 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 week, 5 days 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 …

CM Siddaramaiah dismisses Opposition’s criticism, asserts unshakable leadership after bypoll wins
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah dismisses Opposition’s criticism, asserts unshakable leadership after bypoll wins

New Indian Express  

Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for the Karnataka State Cricket Association’s international cricket stadium at Sorekunte and launched development works worth Rs 1,259 crore in Tumakuru. A few days ago, BJP and JDS MLAs from Tumakuru, especially B Suresh Gowda and MT Krishnappa, had announced their intention to greet the CM with “Go back, Siddaramaiah” slogans. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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

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

India Today  

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

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation

Deccan Chronicle  

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

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

BJP rejects 'Rs 50 crore for 50 MLAs' allegation, wants Congress to prove claim
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1 month, 1 week ago

BJP rejects 'Rs 50 crore for 50 MLAs' allegation, wants Congress to prove claim

India Today  

BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source and show proof of his allegations that the BJP attempted to bribe 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claim that the BJP attempted to destabilise the state government has sparked a wave of reactions from both, the Congress and the Opposition …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing probe in the MUDA site allotment case, will resign soon. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra Both Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress national President M Mallikarjun Kharge are also aware as to when the CM will quit, he said. He termed Siddaramaiah's reported recent …

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubbali: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday commended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for cooperating with the law by appearing before the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru regarding the MUDA case. Meanwhile, Karnataka State Minister MB Patil confirmed that CM Siddaramaiah fully cooperated with the Lokayukta Police and dismissed BJP protests as mere "drama." The Lokayukta investigation into the MUDA scam …

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its hypocrisy in fielding Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Ministers Basavaraj and SR Bommai. He questioned the BJP-JD(S) alliance and alleged that the party's leaders indulge in corruption and amass wealth while in power. Siddaramaiah challenged the record of BJP state president BY Vijayendra, accusing him of …

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development
1 month, 3 weeks 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 workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict
2 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict

Hindustan Times  

BJP workers on Tuesday staged protests in several parts of Karnataka demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, hours after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The protests were organised in Siddaramaiah's home district of Mysuru, Hubballi …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in trouble because of bad advice by coterie: A.H. Vishwanath

The Hindu  

MLC A.H. Vishwanath urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign following the High Court of Karnataka dismissing his plea challenging the Governor’s sanction of an investigation against him in the alleged scam in allotment of sites of Mysore Urban Development Authority to his wife. Mr. Vishwanath said that the development has tarnished Mr. Siddaramaiah’s previously unblemished political career of over 50 …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
2 months, 4 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 …

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi
3 months, 1 week ago

Make Mallikarjun Kharge CM of Karnataka: BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi

The Hindu  

BJP leader and Vijayapura MP Ramesh Jigajinagi believes that Siddaramaiah will step down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Once that happens, Congress should make Mallikarjun Kharge the CM of Karnataka. If the Congress is committed to making a Dalit the CM, it should appoint Mr Kharge as the CM,” he told reporters in Vijayapura on September 13. Mr Jigajinagi …

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/GADAG : Taking a serious exception to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet’s ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday termed it an intimidating tactic by the state government following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah. Talking to media persons here on Saturday, Joshi said that instead of seeking …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

CLP backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid site allotment scam inquiry
4 months ago

CLP backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah amid site allotment scam inquiry

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Congress Legislature Party on Thursday reaffirmed its faith in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as its leader in the aftermath of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granting permission to prosecute the CM in the alleged site allotment scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The CLP’s backing has comes as a shot in the arm for Siddaramaiah ahead of the August 29 …

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam
4 months 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 …

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Rebukes Kumaraswamy’s Arrest Claim
4 months ago

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Rebukes Kumaraswamy’s Arrest Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: In a sharp retort to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's remarks, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that "it doesn’t take a hundred Siddaramaiahs to arrest Kumaraswamy; one police constable is enough." Siddaramaiah's comment comes in response to Kumaraswamy's statement that even a hundred Siddaramaiahs wouldn’t be able to arrest him. A single police constable will suffice," he retorted when reporters questioned …

To abide or not: The Hindu Editorial on the Karnataka case and corruption charges
4 months ago

To abide or not: The Hindu Editorial on the Karnataka case and corruption charges

The Hindu  

The decision of Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to grant approval to a private complainant to open an investigation and prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on corruption charges raises familiar politico-legal questions. Foremost is the constitutional question whether a Governor can use his role as a sanctioning authority for prosecution against a serving Chief Minister in a manner contrary to the advice …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months 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 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 …

MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah terms Guv's prosecution sanction ‘anti-Constitutional’, says ‘entire Cabinet with me’
4 months 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. …

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months ago

MUDA scam: Karnataka Governor sanctions prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday sanctioned the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a case of alleged corruption in the allotment of land to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, saying that a “neutral, objective and non-partisan investigation should be conducted”. A six-page communication to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh by the Governor’s Secretariat on Saturday said that …

'Unconstitutional, Attempt To Destabilise Our Govt,' Says Siddaramaiah As Governor Gives Nod To Prosecute Him In MUDA 'Scam'
4 months ago

'Unconstitutional, Attempt To Destabilise Our Govt,' Says Siddaramaiah As Governor Gives Nod To Prosecute Him In MUDA 'Scam'

News 18  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday reacted to Governor’s prosecution sanction order against him over allegations in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment ‘scam’. #WATCH | On Karnataka Governor granting permission to prosecute him in the alleged MUDA scam, CM Siddaramaiah says, “The entire Cabinet, party high command, all MLAs, MLCs, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs …

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

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

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be prosecuted in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam’ as Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has sanctioned his prosecution based on a complaint filed by an RTI activist. Sources told India TV that the Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has approved prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah after activist TJ Abraham urged the Governor to give …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months 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
4 months, 1 week ago

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today stated that the Karnataka government would not spare anyone guilty of corruption. “Whether it is Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, the Bharatiya Janata Party state President BY Vijayendra, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa or Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, whoever is guilty, action will be initiated against them,” he stated. Speaking to media in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah …

Karnataka minister Rajanna says PWD minister Satish might become CM if Siddaramaiah steps down
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka minister Rajanna says PWD minister Satish might become CM if Siddaramaiah steps down

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, considered to be a staunch supporter of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sparked a fresh controversy by saying that PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi can become the state’s chief minister in the future. Meanwhile, on whether Siddaramaiah will resign if the Governor gives sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA case, Rajanna cited the example of …

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Eyes on Governor’s next move against Karnataka CM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Eyes on Governor’s next move against Karnataka CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: When Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot returns to Raj Bhavan on Monday, after his five-day visit to the national capital, all eyes will be on his next course of action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in connection with the alleged MUDA scam. The governor had issued show-cause notice to Siddaramaiah when social activist TJ Abraham petitioned him, seeking sanction to prosecute …

Karnataka Cabinet challenges Governor's notice to CM Siddaramaiah over MUDA scam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Cabinet challenges Governor's notice to CM Siddaramaiah over MUDA scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the state cabinet passing a resolution on Thursday advising Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withdraw the notice issued to CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by MUDA, the conflict between the state government and the Raj Bhavan has just begun, according to political analysts. The issue may not die down anytime soon with the CM …

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is back from New Delhi, armed with a strategy to take on an aggressive opposition, which was looking to nail him in the Valmiki corporation funds scam and allegations in the MUDA site allocation. With the Congress high command’s backing, Siddaramaiah appears ready to challenge the BJP. Siddaramaiah and DyCM DK Shivakumar had been summoned to …

Governor gives notice to CM on MUDA ‘scam’; Siddaramaiah calls breakfast meeting with Ministers today
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the change of leadership in the state is in the control of the high command and that he cannot discuss this in public. ‘Can’t be discussed in public': Siddaramaiah about stepping down as Karnataka CM In response to the question about the plan of changing the chief minister, CM Siddaramaiah said, “Congress is a national …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over his post on demolition of 'illegal' houses in Goa
8 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

One of the bitter rivalries in Karnataka politics has resurfaced ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, with former Prime Minister and Janata Dal supremo H.D. Deve Gowda saying on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should suffer “garvabhanga” with a victory of alliance partnersin Mysuru and Chamarajanagar seats. Mr. Gowda’s tirade against the Chief Minister comes a day after the latter …

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying the interests of Karnataka
8 months, 3 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 …

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