Siddaramaiah slaps aide at Mysuru airport
5 years, 4 months ago

Siddaramaiah slaps aide at Mysuru airport

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slapped an aide in full public view when he tried to persuade him to speak to a caller on the mobile phone as he was heading towards his car after speaking to the media on his arrival at the Mysuru airport Wednesday morning. The aide, Nadanahalli Ravi, a former gram panchayat member, however, claimed he was not upset and told reporters, who witnessed the incident that "Siddaramaiah is like my father. Earlier he told reporters that the Congress party would politically and legally support senior party leader, D K Shivakumar who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged money laundering and other financial irregularities. Mr Siddaramaiah maintained that both the arrests of Mr Shivakumar and Mr Chidambaram were politically motivated to “finish all Congress leaders.” “ They plan to finish opposition leaders.

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'Conspiracy to murder me', says arrested Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi | What's the case
3 weeks ago

'Conspiracy to murder me', says arrested Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi | What's the case

Hindustan Times  

While an explosive Parliament Winter Session kept the Bharatiya Janata Party and its rival Congress clashing, another row erupted between the two parties parallelly over the arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi in Karnataka. Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi was arrested on Thursday after an FIR was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar …

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 will face jail soon, says Yediyurappa
2 months ago

Siddaramaiah will face jail soon, says Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Ballari: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP Parliamentary Committee member BS Yediyurappa declared that the time for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to face jail is imminent. Speaking during a roadshow in Sandur constituency today, Yediyurappa alleged that Siddaramaiah and his wife are embroiled in the MUDA scam and the case is currently under investigation by the Lokayukta. Once the CBI takes …

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

Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka
4 months ago

Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka

Hindustan Times  

After Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution order against CM Siddaramaiah, several leaders from the BJP demanded his resignation in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, which led to the speculations around the post of Karnataka Chief Minister. Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka Amid the speculation, several leaders from Karnataka also …

No sanction pleas on Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, BJP netas with me: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
4 months, 1 week ago

No sanction pleas on Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, BJP netas with me: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Though the Congress party took out a Raj Bhavan Chalo on Saturday, demanding sanction to prosecute Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, former BJP ministers Shashikala Jolle, Murugesh Nirani and Gali Janardhana Reddy, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot clarified that there were no such petitions pending before him. He was speaking to reporters after leading the Raj Bhavan Chalo and presenting a memorandum …

Raj Bhavan Chalo simply to intimidate Governor, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
4 months, 1 week 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 Rebukes Kumaraswamy’s Arrest Claim
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Monday ordered a trial court to refrain from taking any action against chief minister Siddaramaiah until August 29, two days after state governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Siddaramaiah had approached the high court challenging the prosecution sanction, arguing that the decision was “illegal and …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 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 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 …

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

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

A slugfest between two prominent Vokkaliga leaders — Union Minister H.D. Ever since the ‘Mysuru chalo’ padayatra was flagged off from Kengeri on August 3, demanding the resignation of Mr. Siddaramaiah over charges of irregularities against him on the issue of site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority as well as the scam in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes …

Siddaramaiah to hold cabinet meeting to discuss further plans against Opposition
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Rahul Gandhi Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Help Those Affected By Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal
8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Help Those Affected By Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal

ABP News  

In a scathing letter addressed to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the alleged inaction of senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, regarding the Prajwal Revanna obscene video case. Gandhi expressed deep shock upon learning that Home Minister Amit Shah was allegedly informed by G. Devaraje Gowda about Prajwal Revanna's …

BJP files EC complaint against Siddaramaiah's son over abusive language against Modi, Shah
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP files EC complaint against Siddaramaiah's son over abusive language against Modi, Shah

Hindustan Times  

The BJP on Friday filed a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah violated the Model Code of Conduct by using "abusive words" to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Yathindra Siddaramaiah made a totally reprehensible statement and it is a personal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

Siddaramaiah brought more development to Mysuru after Maharajas, claims Lakshman
9 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah brought more development to Mysuru after Maharajas, claims Lakshman

The Hindu  

Congress candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency M. Lakshman on Friday maintained that it is Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who brought maximum development to Mysuru after the Mysuru Maharajas. Mr. Siddaramaiah ensured his home district gets maximum funds for development works and they are before the people who have to now decide whom to support in the elections, he said. Mr. …

Arrested Karnataka farmers 'ill-treated', claims Siddaramaiah in letter to MP CM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arrested Karnataka farmers 'ill-treated', claims Siddaramaiah in letter to MP CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote to his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav over the arrest of some farmers from Hubbali in his state, seeking his intervention in the matter. Chief minister Siddaramaiah approached his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav over the matter on Thursday. "A group of farmers from Karnataka travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi to participate in …

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest over Hubbali arrest, slam Congress government
1 year ago

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest over Hubbali arrest, slam Congress government

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, January 3 : Bharatiya Janata Party leaders held a protest against the Congress-led government here following the arrest of a man in Hubballi for his alleged involvement in the riots after Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. HT Image The protest was staged in Bengaluru and leaders including state president BY Vijayendra Bhaskar Rao, Sadananda Gowda and CN Ashwath Narayan …

BJP, JD(S) attack Siddaramaiah over remarks to raise grants for Muslim community
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, JD(S) attack Siddaramaiah over remarks to raise grants for Muslim community

Hindustan Times  

Leaders from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-Secular JD on Tuesday launched an attack on chief minister Siddaramaiah over his recent remarks at a convention of Muslim religious leaders in Hubballi, where he announced that he would ensure increased grants for the Muslim community. Siddaramaiah Former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday accused …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces allegations of 'cash for transfer' scandal; vows retirement if guilty
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces allegations of 'cash for transfer' scandal; vows retirement if guilty

India TV News  

In a escalating political drama, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under fire from JD state president H D Kumaraswamy, who accuses him and his son Yathindra of involvement in a "cash for transfer" racket. Accusing Yathindra of acting as a "Super Chief Minister," Kumaraswamy even called for Siddaramaiah's resignation over a video clip. In a series of posts on social …

Siddaramaiah holds damage-control meeting with Ministers; asks them not to comment on leadership issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Siddaramaiah holds damage-control meeting with Ministers; asks them not to comment on leadership issue

The Hindu  

In a damage-control exercise, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday held a breakfast meeting with his deputy D.K. Shivakumar and other Cabinet colleagues at his official residence ‘Cauvery’ and told Ministers not to issue public statements on the tenure of the Chief Minister or change of leadership. ‘Focus on administration, polls’ The Chief Minister reportedly told Ministers to focus on the …

PM Modi's call against caste politics an incitement to oppose reservation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi's call against caste politics an incitement to oppose reservation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the former's clarion call against caste politics in his Dussehra address was an incitement to oppose reservation on the lines of caste. READ | ‘One who does not know how to dance blames the stage’: Karnataka CM reacts to Kumaraswamy's allegations Addressing a huge …

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for next three days
1 year, 5 months ago

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for next three days

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar will hold marathon meetings with Congress legislators for the next three days in a bid to make the party strong ahead of the Lok Sabha elections slated to take place this year, party insiders said. These meetings with the district in-charge ministers, other ministers from districts concerned and MLAs and …

'Slap on Cong's face': Tejasvi Surya after Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Amit Malviya in defamation case
1 year, 5 months ago

'Slap on Cong's face': Tejasvi Surya after Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Amit Malviya in defamation case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted an interim stay on the investigation and all further proceedings in a case registered against the BJP’s social media head Amit Malviya over his allegedly offensive remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. MP Tejasvi Surya Hailing the ruling, BJP MP and practising advocate Tejasvi Surya, who argued in favour of Malviya in the …

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar along with a host of ministers, legislators and Congress top leaders in the state on Wednesday staged a "silent protest" here against the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament and the "politics of vendetta" unleashed by the Centre. This comes days after the party stated it would move the …

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 …

Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah? Cong stays mum as BJP flags ’power tussle’ in K’taka
1 year, 8 months ago

Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah? Cong stays mum as BJP flags ’power tussle’ in K’taka

Live Mint  

As the Karnataka Assembly elections draw near, the Congress has remained tight-lipped about its Chief Ministerial candidate. Veteran leader Siddaramaiah has repeatedly asserted that he was among the CM aspirants, while fellow lawmaker DK Shivakumar recently asserted that the priority was to secure a Congress victory. Meanwhile in a surprise move hours before the deadline, Congress MP from Bangalore Rural …

On Sudan clashes, Siddaramaiah hits back at ‘appalled’ Jaishankar
1 year, 8 months ago

On Sudan clashes, Siddaramaiah hits back at ‘appalled’ Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

If external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was ‘busy getting appalled,’ he must point to the person who can help bring back people from Karnataka stuck in civil war-hit Sudan, former chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday. No electoral goal justifies endangering Indians abroad,” the BJP leader added, referring to the May 10 assembly election in Karnataka, where his party is …

Modi mentions Siddaramaiah's viral video at Karnataka rally: 'slapping his own'
1 year, 9 months ago

Modi mentions Siddaramaiah's viral video at Karnataka rally: 'slapping his own'

Hindustan Times  

While making a strong pitch for the return of the BJP government in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mentioned an incident where senior Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah allegedly slapped his supporter who had come to meet him. Speaking at the rally held to mark the culmination of the BJP's statewide 'Vijay Sankalpa Yatre' ahead of …

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Terming Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a “villain”, the Karnataka unit president of Bharatiya Janata Party Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday attacked Siddaramaiah over holding Tipu jayathi in the state. Delivering the speech at the “Janasankalpa Yatra” organised in Srirangapatna town of Mandya district, Kateel said the voters of Badami Assembly seat have rejected Siddaramaiah for which …

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?
2 years, 4 months ago

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?

The Hindu  

The success of the mega birthday event of the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, seems to have, at least for now, convinced the warring factions in the Congress to bury their differences. To drive home the point of collective leadership, Mr. Gandhi showered praises on Mr. Siddaramaiah’s five-year governance as well as Mr. Shivakumar’s organisational …

Karnataka violence: Woman throws relief money at Siddaramaiah's vehicle, demands 'justice' | VIDEO
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka violence: Woman throws relief money at Siddaramaiah's vehicle, demands 'justice' | VIDEO

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Siddaramaiah was visiting Karnataka's Bagalkote on Friday. This is when a woman threw relief money at his vehicle, given to her for her husband's injuries. Karnataka violence: Former Karnataka chief minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday visited Bagalkote, to meet those injured in the Kerur violence incident. During his visit, a woman threw money at his …

No infighting in Congress, only created by media: Siddaramaiah
3 years, 6 months ago

No infighting in Congress, only created by media: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

There is no fight among Congress leaders in Karnataka and it has only been created by the media, said former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday. Siddaramaiah attacked the media over reports about the political leaders discussing chief ministerial candidates Attacking the media over reports about the political leaders discussing chief ministerial candidates, Siddaramaiah said, "There is no infighting in Congress …

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress divided over CM face as elections approach
3 years, 6 months ago

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress divided over CM face as elections approach

India Today  

Ever since DK Shivakumar took oath as the Karnataka Congress president, a battle has raged over who will be the party's chief ministerial candidate. Battle for the next CM post With the Karnataka assembly elections less than two years away, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar issued a new directive, instructing his party colleagues to refrain from projecting chief ministerial faces. …

Siddaramaiah: The antagonising protagonist
5 years ago

Siddaramaiah: The antagonising protagonist

Live Mint  

Every election defeat had somehow managed to make former chief minister of Karnataka a tad bit more powerful within the Congress. With no leader within the party to match his stature and political acumen, Siddaramaiah has enjoyed a free run, bulldozing his way to hold the reins of a faction-hit party struggling to make a comeback in Karnataka that it …

Siddaramaiah meets D.K.Shivakumar in hope to contain reports of rift in Karnataka Congress
5 years, 2 months ago

Siddaramaiah meets D.K.Shivakumar in hope to contain reports of rift in Karnataka Congress

Live Mint  

Former Karnataka chief minister and Congress' leader of opposition,Siddaramaiah on Sunday met rival and colleague, D.K.Shivakumar in the hope to contain reports of the growing rift between the two state leaders. Siddaramaiah, conspicuous by his absence on Saturday, went to Shivakumar's residence in upscale Sadashivanagar locality in Bengaluru a day after the Vokkaliga leader landed in the city after 50 …

Not BJP, Siddu behind DK Shivakumar arrest: Nalin Kumar Kateel
5 years, 4 months ago

Not BJP, Siddu behind DK Shivakumar arrest: Nalin Kumar Kateel

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: At a time when the Congress party is targeting the BJP-led union government for the arrest of its leaders, state BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel said he suspected the involvement of former chief minister Siddaramaiah in the arrest of former minister D.K. Maintaining that Shivakumar was arrested in connection with corruption charges and a money laundering case, he said …

Congress' Siddaramaiah loses cool, slaps his aide outside Mysuru Airport | Watch
5 years, 4 months ago

Congress' Siddaramaiah loses cool, slaps his aide outside Mysuru Airport | Watch

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday lost his cool and slapped his aide in public. According to reports, former Karnataka Chief Minister slapped his closed aide outside the Mysuru Airport. Siddaramaiah was in Mysuru to lead a protest against the arrest of DK Shivakumar, Congress troubleshooter in Karnataka was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Protests …

Watch: Siddaramaiah slaps Congress worker trying to force him to talk on phone
5 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Siddaramaiah slaps Congress worker trying to force him to talk on phone

India Today  

Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah was caught slapping a man outside the Mysuru airport on Wednesday. The Congress worker, who was seen standing next to Siddaramaiah while he was addressing the media, was apparently trying to make the Congress leader talk on the phone. The man was apparently trying to push a phone to Siddaramaiah's ear, …

H D Kumaswamy tries to placate a miffed Siddaramaiah
5 years, 7 months ago

H D Kumaswamy tries to placate a miffed Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: In an indicator of rough weather in the coalition government, Chief Minister H.D. The Congress leader, who is upset with the JD for its leaders remarks against him, reportedly left the hotel for Kundagol in the morning without discussing the poll strategy with the Chief Minister, who too had arrived to campaign for the Congress candidate in the bypoll. …

“Have any BJP leaders ever been assassinated for the cause of this nation?” Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
5 years, 7 months ago

“Have any BJP leaders ever been assassinated for the cause of this nation?” Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Op India  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah has stoked a controversy after he made an insensitive remark questioning whether anyone from the BJP has ever been assassinated for the cause of the nation, reports TV9 News. While targetting the BJP, Siddaramaiah went on to make insensitive remarks against the BJP leaders claiming that not even a single leader …

Mysuru: I-T raids a ploy to scare Congress workers, says Siddaramaiah
5 years, 9 months ago

Mysuru: I-T raids a ploy to scare Congress workers, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed here on Friday that the IT raids on associates of Congress and JD leaders in the state were a strategy to intimidate and stop their party workers from campaigning for their candidates this Lok Sabha poll. It will not bring any honour to Narendra Modi,” he said, speaking to reporters at the Mysuru airport …

There was nothing to Mysuru incident: Siddaramaiah
5 years, 11 months ago

There was nothing to Mysuru incident: Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Making light of Monday’s incident in a village in Varuna constituency, where he snatched the microphone from a former taluk panchayat president, along with her dupatta in anger at her remarks, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here on Tuesday that there was nothing to it. Also dismissing BJP leaders comparing his behaviour to that of characters in the Mahabharatha, …

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