Karnataka: Former PM Deve Gowda Re-Elected As JD(S) National President At Party Executive Meet
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Former PM Deve Gowda Re-Elected As JD(S) National President At Party Executive Meet

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda was unanimously re-elected as the national president of the Janata Dal on Thursday, a post he has been holding since its inception in 1999, news agency PTI reported. “All the executive committee members from various states unanimously decided to have Deve Gowda as the party’s national president. According to the party official, the party’s state president CM Ibrahim, Kerala’s Energy Minister K Krishnankutty, MLAs from Karnataka and Kerala, JD presidents of 13 states, and various important office bearers were present at the executive meeting. READ | SP Leader Azam Khan, 2 Others Get 3-Year Jail Term In 2019 Hate Speech Case The former Chief Minister also said that he would announce the first list of candidates for 123-126 seats in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly.

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Over As Kerala BJP Chief: 'Will Bring NDA To Power In State'
5 days, 11 hours ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Over As Kerala BJP Chief: 'Will Bring NDA To Power In State'

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Union Minister and technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumed office as the BJP's state president on Monday, declaring his mission to bring the NDA government to power in Kerala, a state largely dominated by the CPI-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. "For entrusting me with this responsibility, I wholeheartedly thank my high command—Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit …

Former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar elected as new Kerala BJP president
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar elected as new Kerala BJP president

Hindustan Times  

Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar was elected as the new president of Kerala state unit of the BJP on Monday. Rajeev Chandrasekhar had also contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Thiruvananthapuram as the BJP candidate. Stating that Chandrasekhar was elected to the top post by all party leaders unanimously, he said the leader's experience and expertise in various sectors …

BJP bets on Rajeev Chandrasekhar to expand base in Kerala
6 days, 23 hours ago

BJP bets on Rajeev Chandrasekhar to expand base in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a protracted period of anticipation, the BJP's central leadership has selected former Union Minister and businessman Rajeev Chandrasekhar to lead its Kerala unit. With former technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the helm, the BJP is signaling its focus on securing the upper-caste Hindu vote base, traditionally aligned with the Congress. TNIE was the first to report Rajeev Chandrasekhar's consideration …

JD(S) wants HD Kumaraswamy to remain as party state president: Nikhil Kumaraswamy
1 month ago

JD(S) wants HD Kumaraswamy to remain as party state president: Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

JD youth wing chief Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Saturday said everyone in the party is of the opinion that his father and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy should continue as the party's state president. Nikhil Kumaraswamy "Kumaraswamy despite becoming union minister has been functioning in a way ensuring that party organisation doesn't suffer and has been giving time towards it whenever …

Deve Gowda says Chandrababu Naidu sought NDA post but Modi rejected, BJP denies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deve Gowda says Chandrababu Naidu sought NDA post but Modi rejected, BJP denies

India Today  

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has claimed that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wanted to become the vice-chairman of the National Democratic Alliance after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected the proposal. During the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Gowda said, "Chandrababu Naidu, who …

Telangana BJP shifts focus on naming the next state party chief
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana BJP shifts focus on naming the next state party chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Having announced names of presidents for 25 districts in the state on Monday, and also forming the booth, village and mandal committees, the BJP’s focus has now shifted to appointing its state president. The appointment of president and organisation general secretary is typically to be in line with Congress culture of appointing presidents and working presidents.Though the district presidents have …

Deve Gowda to tour Karnataka to strengthen party
2 months ago

Deve Gowda to tour Karnataka to strengthen party

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Sunday said that from March he will travel across the State to strengthen the Janata Dal ahead of elections to local bodies. Meanwhile, speaking to presspersons during his visit to Dodda Genigere village in Hassan taluk, Mr. Gowda said he will give attention to strengthening the party’s organisation in Hassan district in the …

Three leaders from North Andhra districts in race for BJP State president post
2 months, 1 week ago

Three leaders from North Andhra districts in race for BJP State president post

The Hindu  

As many as three BJP senior leaders from North Andhra districts are reportedly in the race for BJP State president post as the term of present incumbent D. Purandeswari is going to end very soon. BJP State general secretary and Independent Director in Steel Authority of India Limited Sagi Kasi Viswanatha Raju’s name is reportedly being considered by the party …

BJP nominates Devender Singh’s daughter as BJYM V-P in J&K
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP nominates Devender Singh’s daughter as BJYM V-P in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday nominated Devyani Rana, daughter of late Devender Singh Rana, BJP senior leader and former MLA, as vice-president of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in Jammu and Kashmir. Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Tarun Chugh, Jammu and Kashmir party president Sat Sharma and others with late BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana’s daughter Devyani Rana after she …

'Your time is over in politics': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes dig at Deve Gowda in his home turf
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Your time is over in politics': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes dig at Deve Gowda in his home turf

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made sharp remarks against former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda during his recent visit to Hassan, declaring that "the Deve Gowda era is over." Former Prime Minister of India and Janata Dal president H D Devegowda shakes hand with the Karnataka chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Siddaramaiah. He recalled Deve Gowda's speeches from …

Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda lambasts those questioning Vijayendra’s leadership
4 months ago

Former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda lambasts those questioning Vijayendra’s leadership

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former CM and senior BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda on Thursday expressed concerns over internal differences in the party coming out in the open and hit out at the leaders questioning state party chief BY Vijayendra’s leadership. The state president is appointed by the central leaders and everyone must accept it, Gowda, a former Union Minister, told media persons. …

Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy my netas, they’ll revive JDS: HD Revanna
4 months ago

Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy my netas, they’ll revive JDS: HD Revanna

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the narrative set that it could be the beginning of the end for Janata Dal, the party leadership has started reaffirming its faith in former prime minister and party supremo HD Deve Gowda and Union minister and state party president HD Kumaraswamy. HD Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy know how to uplift the party. Hitting out at Yogeshwara for …

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’
4 months ago

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have got a big boost to his mission — rout JDS and snub former prime minister HD Deve Gowda’s family — with the defeat of Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Channapatna bypoll. But what about Vokkaliga leaders Nage Gowda, Bache Gowda, Byre Gowda and BL Shankar, among others, whom Gowda had snubbed and sidelined to groom …

No guarantee Congress govt will complete full term in Karnataka: HD Deve Gowda
4 months, 2 weeks ago

No guarantee Congress govt will complete full term in Karnataka: HD Deve Gowda

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former Prime Minister and JDS patriarch HD Deve Gowda on Saturday said that there is no guarantee that the Congress government in Karnataka will complete its full term. On his fifth consecutive day of campaigning for his grandson and Channapatna NDA candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, Gowda addressed several rallies. He appealed to the voters of Channapatna to strengthen PM Narendra …

JDU appoints Sanjay Jha as party's new national working president
9 months ago

JDU appoints Sanjay Jha as party's new national working president

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Janata Dal - JDU on Saturday appointed Sanjay Jha as party's new national executive president. "Two important proposals were passed during party's national executive meeting today. Party's national president CM Nitish Kumar has decided to make Sanjay Jha party's working president. After party's national executive meeting, JD leader KC Tyagi said, ".He has announced in front of …

Kerala JD(S) to form a new political party
9 months, 1 week ago

Kerala JD(S) to form a new political party

Deccan Chronicle  

In a major political development, the Kerala unit of Janta Dal has decided to sever its ties with the H D Deve Gowda’s parent party and form a new political entity.The decision to sever ties with the parent party and to form a new political outfit with a fresh name was taken at the state committee meeting held here on …

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, so often at the receiving end of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ‘parivarvaad’ jibes, on Tuesday hit out at the ruling party over the induction of several leaders with political background in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi's attack came two days after Prime Minister Modi, along with his ministers, took …

Suresh Gopi: BJP’s sole lawmaker from Kerala inducted as MoS
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Suresh Gopi: BJP’s sole lawmaker from Kerala inducted as MoS

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: In several of the Malayalam films he has starred in over four decades, Suresh Gopi has played the role of the angry, upright cop who would toss villains at will, berate ministers and corrupt politicians and deliver fiery, tongue-twisting dialogues filled with nationalistic fervour. President Droupadi Murmu administers oath to BJP MP Suresh Gopi as minister, at the swearing-in …

'Will help deliver on sabka saath, sabka vikas': JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will help deliver on sabka saath, sabka vikas': JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former prime minister and JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda, who did not attend the swearing-in ceremony of the central government in New Delhi on Sunday, however extended his party’s full support to the National Democratic Alliance government. “As a member of the NDA, we look forward to working with you and helping you deliver on your agenda of ‘Sabka …

JD(S) gets Union Cabinet berth for the first time since its formation in 1999
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) gets Union Cabinet berth for the first time since its formation in 1999

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal has found representation in the Union Cabinet for the first time since it was formed in 1999 as a part of a breakaway group from the Janata Dal. He was sworn in before many BJP Ministers who had served in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier term. The alliance with the JD is credited to have helped the …

Karnataka | Setback for BJP in Council polls, but NDA still hangs on to majority
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka | Setback for BJP in Council polls, but NDA still hangs on to majority

The Hindu  

The BJP has suffered setbacks in the Legislative Council elections as it managed to win just one of the four seats it contested. In Bangalore Graduates’ seat, Congress nominee Ramoji Gowda, who polled 36,729 votes, defeated the incumbent BJP member A. Deve Gowda by a margin of 11,841 votes. Incumbent Congress MLC Chandrashekar Patil defeated BJP nominee Amarnath Patil by …

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting

Hindustan Times  

The BJP was ahead in 11 seats, Congress in four and JD in two as the counting of postal ballots was taken up first in 28 Lok Sabha segments in Karnataka. JD leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi were ahead in the Mandya and Dharwad Lok Sabha segments, respectively, official sources said. BJP …

Lok Sabha Poll Results: Prajwal Revanna Loses JD(S) Bastion Hassan To Congress' Shreyas Patel By Over 42,000 Votes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Poll Results: Prajwal Revanna Loses JD(S) Bastion Hassan To Congress' Shreyas Patel By Over 42,000 Votes

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Poll Results: Janata Dal 's Prajwal Revanna has lost his Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka, known for its rich political history and the dominance of the influential Gowda family, to Congress leader Shreyas M. Patel by 42,649 votes. Gowda vs Gowda In Hassan Lok Sabha Seat The Gowda family's grip on Hassan began in 1985 when G. …

Prajwal Revanna assumed that he was untouchable, say people in Hassan
10 months, 1 week ago

Prajwal Revanna assumed that he was untouchable, say people in Hassan

The Hindu  

A chance to get elected to represent Hassan in Parliament at a young age with little hard work on the ground and the consequent unlimited access to power led Prajwal Revanna to commit crimes he is now accused of, according to many people in the district, whom The Hindu spoke to. Deve Gowda’s family members over the decades, are of …

Deve Gowda says no objection to action against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal
10 months, 1 week ago

Deve Gowda says no objection to action against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal

India Today  

Former Prime Minister and JD supremo HD Deve Gowda said on Saturday that he would accept any action against his grandson Prajwal Revanna if found guilty in the sex scandal. Deve Gowda also mentioned the sexual harassment and kidnapping cases against his son and JD MLA HD Revanna, terming them "created", news agency PTI reported. Meanwhile, a Bengaluru court on …

Can JD(S) ride out the H.D. Revanna-Prajwal storm?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Can JD(S) ride out the H.D. Revanna-Prajwal storm?

India Today  

In early April, while canvassing in Holenarsipura taluk, pocket borough of the H.D. Deve Gowda family in Karnataka’s Hassan district, the Janata Dal patriarch and his daughter-in-law Bhavani Revanna struck a tone that was both authoritative and apologetic. While Deve Gowda was a six-term MLA from Holenarsipura, Revanna equalled his father’s record when he retained the seat in the assembly …

Has Prajwal case exposed rift in JD(S)?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Has Prajwal case exposed rift in JD(S)?

Hindustan Times  

Amid the sexual harassment case involving Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s response has shed light on deeper tensions within the party. “In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Deve Gowda’s decision to step aside from Hassan to allow his grandson Prajwal Revanna to contest was a conscious decision to mend familial fences. But this decision …

No political clearance sought or given: MEA on Prajwal Revanna
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No political clearance sought or given: MEA on Prajwal Revanna

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that “no political clearance” was sought from it or issued by it, with this being its first reaction on Prajwal Revanna, the Member of Parliament from Karnataka's Hassan, who is embroiled in an alleged sex scandal. A Karnataka Police SIT is probing sex charges against Prajwal Revanna Prajwal is the grandson of …

Political tensions rise in Hassan constituency ahead of polling
11 months ago

Political tensions rise in Hassan constituency ahead of polling

Hindustan Times  

Political tensions in Hassan district heightened as allegations of manipulated videos targeting Prajwal Revanna, the incumbent member of Parliament, surfaced just two days ahead of the voting for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, according to people familiar with the matter. MP Prajwal Revanna at a meeting of JD-BJP workers in Arakalagud, Hassan district, ahead of LS polls The complaint …

Deve Gowda lauds Modi as PM, says Congress siphoning off Karnataka's funds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Deve Gowda lauds Modi as PM, says Congress siphoning off Karnataka's funds

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Former prime minister and JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda, in a politically charged speech, sought votes for the NDA candidates in the Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra in Mysuru on Sunday. Along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gowda’s presence added momentum to the NDA’s campaign in Karnataka, particularly in the Old Mysuru region. At 91, Gowda’s speech resonated with passion and …

Hassan Lok Sabha seat | Will BJP’s Preetham Gowda work for the JD(S) candidate?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hassan Lok Sabha seat | Will BJP’s Preetham Gowda work for the JD(S) candidate?

The Hindu  

The former Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Preetham Gowda has been the centre of debates over coordination between the Janata Dal and the saffron party in the Lok Sabha election in Hassan. Interestingly, Mr. Gowda skipped the meetings convened by leaders of both BJP and JD to ensure coordination between workers of the two parties. It is said the meeting was …

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting
1 year ago

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal held their first joint coordination meeting on Friday and passed a resolution to contest the parliamentary election together, aiming to win all 28 seats in Karnataka. According to people familiar with the matter, the meeting was attended by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, ex-chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Karnataka BJP election in-charge Radha …

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

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls
1 year ago

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Over the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal Secular jointly contesting the ensuing Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, National President of Janata Dal Secular and former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda observed on Friday that "It is not going to be easy for BJP-JDS to challenge the Congress party in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls considering their resources" and stated …

DK Suresh, sole Cong MP from Karnataka, files nomination from Bangalore Rural
1 year ago

DK Suresh, sole Cong MP from Karnataka, files nomination from Bangalore Rural

Hindustan Times  

DK Suresh, who was the only Congress candidate to win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, and JD MP from Hassan Prajwal Revanna on Thursday filed their nominations for the April 26 polls. In Bangalore Rural segment, Suresh defeated former MLA Anitha Kumaraswamy in the 2013 bypoll after her husband and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy resigned from …

With Gowda’s blessing, Prajwal aims for win in Karnataka's Hassan
1 year ago

With Gowda’s blessing, Prajwal aims for win in Karnataka's Hassan

New Indian Express  

HASSAN: Hassan sitting MP Prajwal Revanna filed his nomination papers as NDA candidate in the presence of his father HD Revanna, MLAs A Manju, CN Balakrishna and Swaroop Prakash in Hassan on Thursday. Strictly following the advice of the family priest, Prajwal arrived at the deputy commissioner’s office at 11.20 am and handed over one set of nomination papers to …

D K Suresh, only incumbent MP from Karnataka, files nomination from Bangalore Rural
1 year ago

D K Suresh, only incumbent MP from Karnataka, files nomination from Bangalore Rural

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Incumbent MP D K Suresh, who was the only Congress candidate to win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, on Thursday filed his nomination from Bengaluru Rural constituency for the April 26 polls. The 57-year-old younger brother of Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar was accompanied among others by Ramanagara district in-charge Minister Ramalinga …

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate
1 year ago

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal second-in-command and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday confirmed he will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Mandya constituency as an National Democratic Alliance candidate. READ | ‘BJP in very bad shape in Karnataka, Cong will win nearly 20 out of 28 LS seats in state’: DK Shivakumar "Ramanagara district gave me political …

‘Won’t join Congress but cleanse BJP': Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda
1 year ago

‘Won’t join Congress but cleanse BJP': Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Sadananda Gowda clarified that he will not be quitting the party and admitted that he was reached out to by the Congress to join. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, the former union minister said, “It is a matter of fact that I was unhappy with the BJP’s decision of dropping …

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar
1 year ago

‘JDS committing suicide by fielding Dr CN Manjunath on BJP ticket’: DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the JD was committing suicide by fielding former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s son-in-law Dr C N Manjunath on a BJP ticket. He said the JD is committing suicide by fielding Dr Manjunath on a BJP ticket. Asked about plans to induct BJP MP and former chief minister D …

Gowda remains disgruntled, says other parties have approached him
1 year ago

Gowda remains disgruntled, says other parties have approached him

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP lawmaker DV Sadananda Gowda, who has been denied a ticket to contest from Bangalore North parliamentary constituency, said on Monday that he has been approached by other parties ahead of the polls. Reflecting on recent events, Gowda said he was initially reluctant to engage in electoral politics but was persuaded by party leaders. “I …

JD(S) to contest from 3 seats in LS polls, claims former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
1 year ago

JD(S) to contest from 3 seats in LS polls, claims former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy revealed on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party has agreed to concede three seats to the regional party. Currently, Prajwal Revanna of JD represents Hassan, Sumalatha Ambareesh, backed by BJP, represents Mandya, and S Muniraju represents Kolar under BJP’s banner. This alliance was declared by Kumaraswamy following discussions with …

Hassan Lok Sabha seat: A 40-year-old family fight is back on the cards with third-generation contestants
1 year ago

Hassan Lok Sabha seat: A 40-year-old family fight is back on the cards with third-generation contestants

The Hindu  

The tough fight 31-year-old Shreyas M. Patel gave to senior Janata Dal leader H.D. Mr. Patel, grandson of the former Minister late G. Puttaswamy Gowda, lost the Holenarsipur seat by a thin margin of 3,152 votes against the former Minister and five-time MLA Mr. Revanna, son of the former Prime Minister H.D. Many generations Interestingly, Puttaswamy Gowda had contested against …

JDS compelled to form alliance with BJP as many of its MLAs were ready to quit party, claims Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

JDS compelled to form alliance with BJP as many of its MLAs were ready to quit party, claims Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Mandya: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday claimed that former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda felt compelled to form an alliance between JD and the BJP because many of his MLAs were on the verge of resigning from the party. Siddaramaiah accused JD patriarch Deve Gowda of orchestrating a "drama" to prevent the JD from becoming "zero". Deve Gowda …

BJP Central leaders will decide on Mandya candidate: Deve Gowda
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP Central leaders will decide on Mandya candidate: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

Mandya Lok Sabha constituency is set for a high profile election, with Janata Dal supremo H.D. Deve Gowda declaring on Tuesday that the decision on candidate for the constituency would be taken by the BJP Central leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision on finalising the candidate will be jointly taken by Mr. Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah …

Karnataka | Corridors of Power
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka | Corridors of Power

The Hindu  

Old rivalries hard to bury The former Minister B. Shivaramu and Arsikere MLA K.M. As the parliamentary elections are approaching, Mr. Shivaramu proposed Mr. Shivalinge Gowda as the party’s candidate for the Hassan seat, currently being represented by Prajwal Revanna. This has irked Mr. Shivalinge Gowda to no end since he is more interested in getting a ministerial berth in …

Karnataka BJP unit revamped, new office-bearers appointed
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka BJP unit revamped, new office-bearers appointed

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Saturday appointed state-level office-bearers including 10 vice presidents as part of the revamping process. Karnataka BJP unit revamped, new office-bearers appointed The announcement came almost one-and-half months after Vijayendra, the Shikaripura MLA and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa's son, took charge as the party's state unit chief. According to the list released …

Am still JD(S) Karnataka prez, will move court, says suspended leader Ibrahim
1 year, 4 months ago

Am still JD(S) Karnataka prez, will move court, says suspended leader Ibrahim

Hindustan Times  

Suspended JD leader C M Ibrahim claimed on Monday that he is still the party's Karnataka president and whether former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda will remain its national president will be known on December 9. READ | Janata Dal suspends CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities "I'm still the state president of JD even now. READ | I'm …

Janata Dal (Secular) suspends CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities
1 year, 4 months ago

Janata Dal (Secular) suspends CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal has suspended party leader and former state unit president CM Ibrahim over alleged anti-party activities, as per the party statement on Saturday. In the statement, JD supremo H D Deve Gowda cited the "contradictory statements" issued by Ibrahim regarding the party's alliance with the BJP in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, "despite being part of the …

Siddaramaiah calls JD(S) ‘communal’, says won’t be surprised if Deve Gowda-led party merges with BJP
1 year, 4 months ago

Siddaramaiah calls JD(S) ‘communal’, says won’t be surprised if Deve Gowda-led party merges with BJP

Live Mint  

After two former JD MLAs joined Congress, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said it won't be surprising if JD, which is now in alliance with the BJP, merges with it in the days ahead. “It's the party of a family.” “It won't be surprising if tomorrow JD merges with the BJP.I somehow feel that it will remain as a …

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