Congress Demands Yediyurappa's Resignation Over Corruption Allegations Against Kin in Housing Project
4 years, 3 months ago

Congress Demands Yediyurappa's Resignation Over Corruption Allegations Against Kin in Housing Project

News 18  

The Congress on Sunday attacked the BJP over reported allegations of corruption against some family members of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in connection with a housing project and demanded a time-bound judicial probe into the matter. When Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah had made the allegations against the chief minister in the Karnataka Assembly last month, Yediyurappa had dismissed them as "baseless" and challenged the Congress leader to prove the charges. Citing media reports, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi on Sunday alleged that the BJP government in Karnataka is "engulfed in the clutches of corruption with dented, tainted leaders ruling the roost". The matter relates to a Rs 662-crore construction of an apartment project in Bengaluru, Singhvi said and claimed media reports have "disclosed direct involvement of close relatives like son, son-in-law and grandson in corruption and bribery in connection with the project". "The most remarkable and virtually admitted allegations of unabashed corruption and we don't even find a criminal investigation," Singhvi said, adding that even an FIR was not filed over it.

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POCSO case against Yediyurappa cannot be quashed as victim’s statement has to be tested during trial as she is the lone eyewitness: CID tells Karnataka High Court
16 hours, 48 minutes ago

POCSO case against Yediyurappa cannot be quashed as victim’s statement has to be tested during trial as she is the lone eyewitness: CID tells Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

The criminal case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on the allegation of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his residence cannot be quashed as the victim had recorded her voluntary statement before a magistrate affirming the allegations made in the complaint lodged by her mother, it was contended before the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday on behalf of …

Cases that dominated Karnataka politics this year
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cases that dominated Karnataka politics this year

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka politics was embroiled in allegations of corruption and sexual harassment against leaders across parties in 2024. Then JD MP Prajwal Revanna found himself at the centre of controversy when explicit videos allegedly involving him surfaced ahead of the parliamentary elections. An interim report by the justice John Michael D’Cunha commission, formed by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, examined ₹7,223.64 …

Priyank calls for probe against state BJP chief over Waqf encroachments
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4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Karnataka cabinet orders reopening of corruption and money laundering cases against BS Yediyurappa and Family
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka cabinet orders reopening of corruption and money laundering cases against BS Yediyurappa and Family

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to reopen corruption and money laundering cases against former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, and other family members, PTI reported. The matter pertains to the alleged corruption, cheating and money laundering in awarding contract related to the Bangalore Development Authority’s residential complex project in Bidarahalli in Bengaluru, according to the cabinet note issued by …

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has strongly denied the allegations of corruption during his administration’s COVID-19 response, describing the decision of the Congress government to form a Special Investigation Team as a politically driven effort to divert public attention. The SIT was constituted to investigate the alleged financial irregularities based on the findings of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha …

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has strongly denied the allegations of corruption during his administration’s COVID-19 response, describing the decision of the Congress government to form a Special Investigation Team as a politically driven effort to divert public attention. BS Yediyurappa {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Yediyurappa, addressing the press on Saturday, accused the Congress of acting with “malafide intentions” …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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2 months 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
2 months 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 …

Irregularities in Covid-19 procurements baseless allegation by Cong: Yediyurappa
2 months ago

Irregularities in Covid-19 procurements baseless allegation by Cong: Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Sandur: BJP Parliamentary Board member and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has dismissed the probe into the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements as a move by the Congress to target the BJP, claiming the party has no other means of attack. The Justice D’ Cunha Commission, which investigated alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements and management in Karnataka, recommended the prosecution …

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao
2 months ago

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday that the Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate alleged irregularities in Covid-19 equipment and medicine procurement, has recommended prosecuting former BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and ex-minister B Sriramulu, PTI reported. Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa Rao said that it is clear that there was …

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
2 months, 1 week 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 CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy
2 months, 1 week 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 workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict
3 months, 3 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 claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
4 months, 2 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 …

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation
4 months, 4 weeks ago

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Heightening its attack, the Opposition BJP is set to stage a dharna in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises on Monday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the wake of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot providing sanction for investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

Hours after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the decision as ‘unconstitutional and against the law. In his first reaction after the Governor’s decision on August 17, Mr Siddaramaiah said he had not committed any mistake to warrant his resignation. The …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 4 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 ensure Siddaramaiah retires before me: Yediyurappa
5 months ago

Will ensure Siddaramaiah retires before me: Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

“I may be 82, but I still have the strength to tour across the State and fight to ensure your exit as the Chief Minister,” said veteran BJP leader B.S. Mr. Siddaramaiah had recently demanded Mr. Yediyurappa to retire from politics citing the pending POCSO case against him on the charge of molesting a 17-year-old. In response, Mr. Yediyurappa, at …

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 …

I have done no wrong, I will not budge: Siddaramaiah tells Opposition
5 months ago

I have done no wrong, I will not budge: Siddaramaiah tells Opposition

The Hindu  

Making it clear that he had done no wrong in either the Mysuru Urban Development Authority or Karnataka Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation cases, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday firmly ruled out any possibility of his resignation. Addressing a mammoth gathering in Mysuru at the Janandolana rally organised by the Congress, to counter the Bengaluru-Mysuru padayatra undertaken by the Opposition …

Yediyurappa should retire from public life for being charged in POCSO case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah – India TV
5 months, 1 week ago

Yediyurappa should retire from public life for being charged in POCSO case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah – India TV

India TV News  

Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday questioned veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa's "moral right" to demand his resignation in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment 'scam', saying that he should retire from public life after being charged in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case at the age of 81 years. Yediyurappa recently demanded …

Siddaramaiah Vows Legal and Political Battle Over MUDA Case, Slams Yediyurappa
5 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah Vows Legal and Political Battle Over MUDA Case, Slams Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

BELAGAVI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has declared to confront the ongoing MUDA case head-on, both legally and politically. Speaking to reporters in Belagavi on Monday, Siddaramaiah said that his government has formally requested the Governor to withdraw the show-cause notice issued in connection with the case and to dismiss the complaint filed by activist TJ Abraham. In a subsequent media …

Siddaramaiah should ‘honourably step down during our padayatra’, demand Yediyurappa, Kumaraswamy
5 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah should ‘honourably step down during our padayatra’, demand Yediyurappa, Kumaraswamy

The Hindu  

Kickstarting the 10-day Mysuru Chalo padayatra against the alleged scams in the Congress government, leaders from the Opposition BJP-JD alliance, including former Chief Ministers — B.S. I am sure he will do that.” Mr. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, said the Congress claims about uplifting the downtrodden communities but what they did in the alleged MUDA scam …

Yediyurappa being targeted to divert public attention from scam, says Prahlad Joshi
7 months ago

Yediyurappa being targeted to divert public attention from scam, says Prahlad Joshi

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has alleged that the Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was targeting former Chief Minister B.S. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Friday, Mr. Joshi alleged that the government itself had approached the court to seek arrest warrant against Mr. Yediyurappa as it wanted to divert the attention …

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Gadag: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has alleged that the current state government in Karnataka is rife with corruption. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of losing the moral authority to demand a minister’s resignation, as the entire Cabinet is allegedly entrenched in corrupt practices. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Bommai criticized Congress leaders for their lofty rhetoric about …

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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 …

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Former Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa booked under POCSO Act
10 months ago

Former Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa booked under POCSO Act

The Hindu  

The Sadashivanagar police have booked former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa under Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act. As per the FIR and the complaint by the victim’s mother, filed on March 14, accessed by The Hindu, the victim’s mother and her minor daughter had allegedly gone to Mr. Yediyurappa’s house on February 2, 2024, …

Support allegations of corruption with relevant documents: Karnataka CM
1 year ago

Support allegations of corruption with relevant documents: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked those making allegations to place related documents before the enquiry commissions set up by the Karnataka government to inquire into alleged irregularities in PSI recruitment and 40% commission charges against previous BJP government. Speaking to mediapersons at Ginigera airstrip in Koppal district before proceeding to Sindhanur in Raichur district on December 30, Mr. Siddaramaiah said …

Karnataka BJP MLA accuses former CM Yediyurappa of ₹40k-cr ‘Covid scam’
1 year ago

Karnataka BJP MLA accuses former CM Yediyurappa of ₹40k-cr ‘Covid scam’

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has launched a scathing attack on former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, accusing him of engaging in massive corruption amounting to ₹40,000 crore during the state’s Covid-19 management when the government was in power. Talking to reporters in Vijayapura on Tuesday, Yatnal said he intends to expose deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and Yediyurappa …

Cm Siddaramaiah Asks BJP MLA To Take Corruption Charge to a Logical End
1 year ago

Cm Siddaramaiah Asks BJP MLA To Take Corruption Charge to a Logical End

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to take his allegations to a logical end against BJP senior leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s government of indulging in about Rs 40,000 crore corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic and wanted Yatnal to submit documents in his possession to retired Justice Nagmohan Das who …

BSY was involved in ₹40,000 cr. corruption in COVID management: Yatnal
1 year ago

BSY was involved in ₹40,000 cr. corruption in COVID management: Yatnal

The Hindu  

Firing one more salvo at former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, his bete noir and MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged on Tuesday that the BJP veteran was involved in a ₹40,000 crore scam during the COVID-19 wave in his tenure. On January 5, it will hear a case of Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar’s involvement in some alleged irregularities and the …

Congress issues show-cause notice to B K Hariprasad for publicly criticising Siddaramaiah
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress issues show-cause notice to B K Hariprasad for publicly criticising Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Congress on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to senior leader B K Hariprasad for criticising Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sharing the dias with BJP and YSR Congress leaders at the backward classes conference in Bengaluru. Congress Disciplinary Action Committee member Tariq Anwar said that the panel had decided to give him 10 days to explain his conduct. He is …

‘Liars, making allegations without evidence’: Karnataka Minister hits out at BJP over corruption charges against Cong
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Liars, making allegations without evidence’: Karnataka Minister hits out at BJP over corruption charges against Cong

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the corruption allegations it has levelled against the Congress government in the state, and said that people in Opposition are the biggest liars, that's why they make allegations without evidence. READ | Bajrang Dal leaders booked over ‘provocative speeches’ in Karnataka Earlier on Tuesday, the …

Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of corruption
1 year, 6 months ago

Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of corruption

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former chief minister and Janata Dal JD leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday alleged rampant corruption in the Congress government, and said officials in chief minister Siddaramaiah’s office were demanding money for transfers. Kumaraswamy alleged that Tahsildar Ajit Rai who was suspended recently after the Lokayukta raid, had paid ₹ 3 crore to get a posting in the previous government …

"What moral right Yediyurappa has?": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah questions
1 year, 6 months ago

"What moral right Yediyurappa has?": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah questions

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday reacted over the Bharatiya Janata Party protest announced by BS Yediyurappa against the Congress government and asked him that did he fulfil the promises he had made in the BJP manifesto? On Sunday, former CM Yediyurappa said that he will lead agitations in front of the Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, from July 4, …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 6 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP will stage 'satyagraha' if Cong govt fails to implement election promises, warns Yediyurappa
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP will stage 'satyagraha' if Cong govt fails to implement election promises, warns Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Thursday warned the Congress government in Karnataka that his party will stage 'Satyagraha' both inside and outside the Assembly, if it fails to implement the five poll guarantees before the Legislature session, and asked it to quit, if not able to fulfill the promises. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka chief minister …

2 leaders from BJP blame Siddaramaiah for quitting Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

2 leaders from BJP blame Siddaramaiah for quitting Congress

The Hindu  

The ongoing tussle for the Chief Minister’s post between Congress leaders D.K. Leaders say they were ‘pushed’ In separate tweets, Mr. Sudhakar and Mr. Somashekhar, who went on to become Ministers after joining the BJP, suggested that Mr. Siddaramaiah’s stand against the then coalition government pushed them towards deciding to quit the Congress. Mr. Sudhakar, who lost the Assembly elections …

Karnataka Results: Why Lingayats, a traditional BJP vote bank, picked Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Results: Why Lingayats, a traditional BJP vote bank, picked Congress

Firstpost  

The Congress is all set to form the next government in Karnataka after registering a thumping victory in the Assembly elections. Among everything that went wrong for the saffron party, the disenchantment of the Lingayat community is Lingayats have traditionally supported the BJP, while Vokkaligas have usually aligned with the Congress or JD. Earlier, Lingayats used to side with the …

Shah plays Lingayat card against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency
1 year, 8 months ago

Shah plays Lingayat card against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Campaigning for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee V. Somanna in Lingayat-dominated Varuna Assembly constituency here on Tuesday, BJP leader and Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress nominee and former chief minister Siddaramaiah of insulting the Lingayats by reportedly calling them "corrupt.” While V. Somanna is from the politically dominant Lingayat community, Siddaramaiah belongs to the Kuruba community. Amit Shah …

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

BJP endorsing corruption, says Congress as PM dials Eshwarappa
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP endorsing corruption, says Congress as PM dials Eshwarappa

India Today  

The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of endorsing corruption after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled senior Karnataka BJP leader KS Eshwarappa who was denied a party ticket in the upcoming state Assembly polls. Eshwarappa stepped down as Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister in April 2022 after a contractor, Santosh Patil, died by suicide, accusing him of collecting 40 …

Yediyurappa leads attack on Shettar and Savadi, calls their move “betrayal” and “unpardonable”
1 year, 8 months ago

Yediyurappa leads attack on Shettar and Savadi, calls their move “betrayal” and “unpardonable”

The Hindu  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Lingayat strongman and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to attack former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, both Lingayats from Kittur Karnataka, who have resigned as legislators upset over BJP denying them ticket. It has only asked him to make way for young blood, like I did,” he said, …

There is no question of protecting the corrupt, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 10 months ago

There is no question of protecting the corrupt, says Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Responding to media queries on BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa, whose son has been caught by the Lokayukta while accepting a bribe, the former Chief Minister and BJP leader B.S. There is no question of protecting the corrupt,” Mr. Yediyurappa told media representatives in Jewargi on Monday. When asked, Mr. Yediyurappa said that Sumalatha Ambarish, Lok Sabha Member from Mandya, has …

Resigned from CM post due to age: Yediyurappa in his farewell speech
1 year, 10 months ago

Resigned from CM post due to age: Yediyurappa in his farewell speech

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday gave his farewell speech in the state Assembly and said no one had removed him from the CM post as he resigned due to his age. The BJP has appointed Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as its co-incharge for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections, likely to be …

'BJP Is Going To Be Taken Down By Congress Only': Rahul Gandhi As His Yatra Completes 100 Days
2 years ago

'BJP Is Going To Be Taken Down By Congress Only': Rahul Gandhi As His Yatra Completes 100 Days

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the BJP would be "taken down" by the Congress only as the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra completed 100 days, PTI reported. READ | China Preparing For War But Govt Trying To Hide This Fact, Says Rahul Gandhi The former Congress chief said no regional party could represent the vision for the country. Addressing the issue …

Basavaraj Bommai calls Congress \'Gangotri of Corruption\'
2 years, 2 months ago

Basavaraj Bommai calls Congress \'Gangotri of Corruption\'

Deccan Chronicle  

UDUPI: Defining Congress as the ‘Gangotri of Corruption,’ Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai alleged that to hide their corruption the Congress leaders were making false charges against the BJP government in the state. Congress means lies and lies means Congress,” he quipped when asked about AICC Chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s charges against BJP. On Siddaramaiah’s statement about Congress returning to power, Bommai …

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