Siddaramaiah may sue Maharashtra government over false ads on Karnataka schemes
1 month ago

Siddaramaiah may sue Maharashtra government over false ads on Karnataka schemes

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that his government is considering legal action against the Maharashtra government over Siddaramaiah accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar-led NCP, in Maharashtra of spreading misinformation to gain political mileage. The Prime Minister is telling lies, and the Maharashtra government has issued false The Chief Minister revealed that the Karnataka government is examining the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the Maharashtra government. “We are thinking about filing a suit because they have given false Highlighting the scale of the guarantee schemes, Siddaramaiah said his government spends Rs 56,000 crore annually on initiatives aimed at benefiting the state’s citizens. He reiterated his commitment to supporting the poor through programs like the “Anna Bhagya” free rice scheme and criticised the BJP and JD for failing to introduce similar welfare measures during their tenures.

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DK Shivakumar confident of by-elections results, says guarantees to continue
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar confident of by-elections results, says guarantees to continue

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Wednesday, expressed confidence in Congress party’s efforts for the by-elections to three assembly seats, emphasising that the outcome was ultimately in God's hands. Responding to the Opposition’s outcry over the cancellation of Below Poverty Line cards, Shivakumar assured the public yet again that no genuine BPL cardholders would be affected. We have instructed …

Siddaramaiah reinstates ration cards for poor amid ongoing BPL card controversy
1 month ago

Siddaramaiah reinstates ration cards for poor amid ongoing BPL card controversy

India Today  

In response to widespread concerns, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday instructed the Food Department officials not to cancel the ration cards of poor families. The Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement clarifying that the ration cards of any families, except those of government employees and income tax payers, should not be cancelled. The controversy also surrounds the potential withdrawal …

DK Shivakumar defends BPL card review, slams Opposition
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar defends BPL card review, slams Opposition

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accused the Opposition of nitpicking and claimed that the Congress has always been committed to pro-poor policies. Responding to criticism over recent government decisions to review Below Poverty Line cards, he defended the Congress’s track record while lashing out at the BJP and JD. Shivakumar said: “Some economically well-off individuals are holding BPL cards. …

Siddaramaiah clarifies only ineligible BPL cards in state to be 'retrieved'
1 month ago

Siddaramaiah clarifies only ineligible BPL cards in state to be 'retrieved'

India Today  

Only ineligible Below Poverty Line cards will be taken back, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified regarding the reported state government’s move to take away BPL cards. Ineligible individuals will not retain cards, but eligible beneficiaries will not be denied their entitlements.” Defending this task undertaken by his government, Siddaramaiah questioned whether income tax payers and government employees should hold BPL …

Cong. Govt in Telangana Failed to Fulfil Poll Vows: Bandi
1 month, 1 week ago

Cong. Govt in Telangana Failed to Fulfil Poll Vows: Bandi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Levelling allegations against the Telangana government for seeking 15 per cent “cut money” for every project to be implemented in the state, BJP leader and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said that it has become the new norm in the ruling dispensation. Furthermore, the Congress-led government in the state has failed to fulfil the …

Will quit if proven: Siddaramaiah on excise funds being used in Maharashtra polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Will quit if proven: Siddaramaiah on excise funds being used in Maharashtra polls

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would quit politics if Prime Minister Narendra Modi proved his allegation that the Congress collected Rs 700 crore from liquor shop owners in the state to fund the party's poll campaign in Maharashtra. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said such an unsubstantiated allegation coming from the Prime Minister was "shocking". The controversy erupted when …

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar term PM’s allegations of raising ₹700 cr. to fund Maharashtra polls as a ‘lie’
1 month, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar term PM’s allegations of raising ₹700 cr. to fund Maharashtra polls as a ‘lie’

The Hindu  

Refuting allegations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Congress government in Karnataka had raised ₹700 crore from liquor vendors to fund the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. If he can prove it, we are ready to face any punishment.” He expressed anguish that those in top positions like the Prime Minister were allegedly …

Karnataka CM seeks apology from Modi over BJP's false claims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM seeks apology from Modi over BJP's false claims

Deccan Chronicle  

“It is no lie when we say that deceit is the BJP's deity. The Maharashtra BJP has shamelessly resorted to outright lies, trying to tarnish our successful ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme with false “The wisdom of the head of the household has clearly spread to his household members. Inspired by your misleading tactics, Maharashtra BJP has brazenly spread these unfounded lies …

Economic Growth in Karnataka: A Story of Triumph and Disillusionment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Growth in Karnataka: A Story of Triumph and Disillusionment

The Hindu  

Karnataka's economic growth has been praised by the state's in-charge minister, Laxmi Hebbalkar. She highlighted the five guarantee schemes implemented by the government, which have eased the burden of beneficiaries and boosted the economy of the State. The government's focus on attracting more investments and empowering Kannada and people's cooperation is also highlighted.

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah criticises Centre over fund allocation
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah criticises Centre over fund allocation

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday appealed to the Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre to initiate steps fair amount of grants to States for development while alleging that in recent years the Central Government deviated from its Constitutional principles thereby meting out “discrimination” in allocation of funds to States. Over the Centre-State relations, the Chief …

Some Karnataka Ministers want govt. to do a ‘rethink’ on guarantee schemes, but CM and Dy.CM say no question of change
4 months, 1 week ago

Some Karnataka Ministers want govt. to do a ‘rethink’ on guarantee schemes, but CM and Dy.CM say no question of change

The Hindu  

A few Ministers are mounting pressure on the Congress government in Karnataka to “rethink” the contours of the ambitious five guarantees schemes for the full five-year term, as many rich and middle-class families have been benefiting from the schemes, apparently at the cost of development works in the State. ‘Rich’ beneficiaries Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi maintained that many doctors, …

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 …

CM Siddaramaiah promises guarantees for 5 yrs
9 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah promises guarantees for 5 yrs

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Lashing out at the BJP for claiming that the Congress’ guarantees will be stopped after the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government will continue with the schemes for five years. We are organising guarantee conventions to tell you the truth behind the BJP’s campaign as they were not able to implement even one …

Karnataka’s GST collection increased owing to guarantee schemes: Siddaramaiah
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka’s GST collection increased owing to guarantee schemes: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has claimed that the collection of Goods and Services Tax in Karnataka has increased on account of the implementation of guarantee schemes of the Congress government in the State. Addressing a gathering of beneficiaries of various guarantee schemes of the State government in Chamarajanagar near here on Tuesday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the GST collection in Karnataka had …

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his 15th Budget, announcing an outlay of Rs.3.71 lakh crore for the state this financial year. Karnataka chief minster Siddaramaiah with a bag containing budget papers arrived at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Friday Despite a presenting revenue deficit budget, the chief minister pinned his hopes on the government’s guarantee schemes to …

Siddaramaiah challenges Amit Shah to hold public debate on Karnataka govt’s guarantee schemes
10 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah challenges Amit Shah to hold public debate on Karnataka govt’s guarantee schemes

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to participate in a public debate, while claiming that he could prove that the state’s treasury is not empty because of the guarantee schemes. Retorting to Shah’s alleged claims that the Karnataka government’s treasury is empty because of the guarantee schemes, Siddaramaiah said, “If this is Amit Shah's …

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