DK Shivakumar: Shettar Treated with Respect in Congress
10 months, 4 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar: Shettar Treated with Respect in Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday stated that former Chief Minister and Congress MLC Jagadeesh Shettar who rejoined Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi, had told them he was insulted by BJP leaders denying him a ticket to contest 2023 Assembly election and that he would not return to the BJP again. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in Kodagu that he wasn’t aware of the reasons which made Shettar to rejoin the BJP while Shivakumar in Bengaluru said he does not know whether Shettar was forced to rejoin the BJP or he returned back to BJP under some pressure. Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar stated that Shettar was made an MLC despite he lost the Hubballi Central Assembly seat in the 2023 election as a Congress nominee. Shivakumar said Congress party made him an MLA despite he lost Hubballi Central seat by a margin of 35,000 votes and “I will leave it to his conscience.” Asked whether others would also follow the footsteps of Shettar particularly incumbent Athani MLA Laxman Savadi, a senior leader who quit BJP to join Congress party in 2023, Shivakumar stated that Shettar’s resignation was a different issue and none of the other leaders would quit the party.

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'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi': Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa amid reports of dissent
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi': Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa amid reports of dissent

Hindustan Times  

Amid discontent among workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the candidacy from Belagavi district, former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday that the local leaders had no objection to Jagadish Shettar’s candidacy but expected nomination of a leader from the district. Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa with BJP candidate from Belagavi Lok Sabha …

Will make efforts to see BJP wins more than 25 LS seats: Ex-CM Shettar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will make efforts to see BJP wins more than 25 LS seats: Ex-CM Shettar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Saturday said the process to bring him back to the BJP had been on for the last five to six months, as he gave large credit to state president B Y Vijayendra and veteran leader B S Yediyurappa. He said one of the main reasons for his return to the BJP is …

Congress benefitted from my joining: Shettar after rejoining Karnataka BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress benefitted from my joining: Shettar after rejoining Karnataka BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Congress benefitted from my presence during the assembly polls, former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar claimed on Friday, a day after rejoining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shivakumar hits out at BJP “I’m in talks with several leaders, many are looking at us, I don’t want to reveal names,’’ Shivakumar told reporters while accusing the BJP of making all efforts …

‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress hit out at former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar for rejoining the BJP, terming his move as a "breach of trust" and questioning his conscience. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the Congress treated Shettar with respect, after he joined the party ahead of last year's Assembly polls, while the …

BJP to Congress & Back: The 'Ghar Wapsi' of Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar
10 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP to Congress & Back: The 'Ghar Wapsi' of Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar

The Quint  

It was at the peak of the Karnataka Assembly election campaigns in April 2023 that former chief minister Jagadish Shettar gave a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party by snapping their three-decade-old ties – citing "ill-treatment and humiliation" – and joining the Congress party. Elated Congress leaders had arranged for a chartered flight for him to reach Bengaluru from his …

DK Shivakumar Rushes to Meet Congress MLA Amid Political Turmoil
10 months, 4 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar Rushes to Meet Congress MLA Amid Political Turmoil

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Despite assertion by Athani Congress MLA Laxman Savadi on Thursday that he will continue in the Congress party, president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. The visit of Shivakumar to meet Laxman Savadi assumed significance after party MLC and former Chief Minister Jagadeesh Shettar quit the party to return to BJP in New Delhi on …

‘No injustice to Shettar in Congress, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah
10 months, 4 weeks ago

‘No injustice to Shettar in Congress, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

After former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar quit the Congress and rejoined the BJP on Thursday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that no injustice was done to Shettar in Congress and he was treated with respect. READ | Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who had joined the Congress …

He backstabbed Congress: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar on Jagadish Shetter joining BJP
10 months, 4 weeks ago

He backstabbed Congress: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar on Jagadish Shetter joining BJP

Hindustan Times  

After former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shetter rejoined BJP from the Congress on Thursday, DK Shivakumar slammed the senior leader and said he backstabbed the party. He backstabbed Congress: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar on Shetter joining BJP Speaking to reporters on Thursday, DK Shivakumar said, “It is shocking for me. On Thursday afternoon, Jagadish Shetter reached the BJP headquarters where he …

Jagadish Shettar former Karnataka CM quits Congress, returns to BJP
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jagadish Shettar former Karnataka CM quits Congress, returns to BJP

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Jagadish Shettar re-joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on January 25, about a year after quitting the saffron party and joining the Congress. Mr. Shettar had switched to the Congress after being denied a ticket by the BJP ahead of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections in May 2023. What CM said about Jagadish …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, 9 months after switching to Congress
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, 9 months after switching to Congress

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister Jagadish Shettar rejoined the Bhartiya Janata Party on January 25, nine months after switching to the Congress. When Jagadish Shettar left the BJP in April 2023, he said he was humiliated by the senior leaders of the BJP and that his decision to quit the saffron party was final. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had …

Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again

Hindustan Times  

Lingayat leader and former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar who left the BJP ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Election in 2023 as he was denied a ticket rejoined the party. While speculations were rife that Jagadish Shettar -- whose association with the BJP was long and his last-minute switch ahead of the state election was rather shocking -- would again …

Opinion: Shettar's return to BJP may herald more 'Ghar Wapsi' cases in Karnataka
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Opinion: Shettar's return to BJP may herald more 'Ghar Wapsi' cases in Karnataka

India Today  

Lord Rama’s ‘Ghar Wapsi’ to Ayodhya may have taken over 500 years, but Karnataka BJP’s infamous turncoat Jagadish Shettar did not wait for even 500 days to return to his ‘mother party’ after joining the Congress on the eve of April 2023 Assembly elections. As the whole country is witnessing reverberations of the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol, setting a …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party

India TV News  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who had joined Congress before the 2023 Assembly elections, rejoined BJP in the presence of former CM-senior party leader BS Yediyurappa and state BJP President BY Vijayendra, at party Headquarters in Delhi. Siddaramaiah on Shettar rejoining BJP On Jagadish Shettar rejoining BJP, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said "Jagadish Shettar said that BJP insulted him by not …

Karnataka BJP weakened, claims KPCC chief
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP weakened, claims KPCC chief

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka is weakened and it is evident by the fact that BJP leaders are making constant efforts to make former Chief Minister Jagadeesh Shettar, an incumbent Congress MLC, return to the party. Shivakumar said that both BJP and Janata Dal …

Former CM Jagadish Shettar, Two Others, Take Oath as Cong MLCs in Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

Former CM Jagadish Shettar, Two Others, Take Oath as Cong MLCs in Karnataka

News 18  

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar took oath as a Congress MLC at the Vidhana Soudha here on Monday.Along with him, Minister for Minor Irrigation and Water Resources N.S. Boseraju and senior leader Tippannappa Kamakanur also took oath as the council members in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The three posts in the council were vacant due to the resignation …

Karnataka: Savadi, Shettar likely to get prominent posts
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Savadi, Shettar likely to get prominent posts

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Despite not being inducted into the Karnataka state cabinet, Laxman Savadi, former Deputy Chief Minister who joined the Congress party after quitting the BJP, is hopeful of getting significant role in the government. The visit of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, to Belagavi to meet Savadi has fuelled these rumors. Shivakumar reiterated the …

Shivakumar meets Shettar, assures him of party standing with him
1 year, 6 months ago

Shivakumar meets Shettar, assures him of party standing with him

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Regarding what position the Congress will give Mr. Shettar, he said that he will not be able to reveal the position Mr. Shettar will be given now itself. Suitable position Later, speaking to presspersons Mr. Shettar said that Mr. Shivakumar has assured him of a suitable position after taking up his case with the high command. …

Karnataka elections: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar suffers humiliating defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka elections: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar suffers humiliating defeat

The Hindu  

In the election to Hubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly constituency, a contest referred to as a fight between the ‘Lingayat hurt sentiment’ card of former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and the ‘betrayal card’ of the BJP, Mr. Shettar has been handed out a shocking and humiliating defeat. Mr. Shettar’s rebellion had drawn the attention of the nation as the former Chief Minister, …

Former CM Shettar loses from Hubli-Dharwad central, Savadi wins in Athani
1 year, 7 months ago

Former CM Shettar loses from Hubli-Dharwad central, Savadi wins in Athani

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: Two prominent leaders of the North Karnataka region- Laxman Savadi and Jagadish Shettar who had recently quit BJP and joined Congress had grabbed everybody’s attention during the election. While former DCM Savadi succeeded in defeating BJP's Mahesh Kumathalli in Athani, Congress candidate Shettar lost his Hubli-Dharwad central seat for the first time. While Savadi was made MLC and also …

Didn't expect this from you, says Owaisi after Sonia Gandhi campaigns for Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 7 months ago

Didn't expect this from you, says Owaisi after Sonia Gandhi campaigns for Jagadish Shettar

India Today  

All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi attacked former Congress president Sonia Gandhi after she campaigned for Jagadish Shettar, who joined the party recently after breaking ties with BJP, in Karnataka's Hubballi. Addressing a rally in Hubballi on Saturday, Owaisi said he did not expect that Sonia Gandhi would campaign for Jagadish Shettar, who called him "a man from the …

Jagadish Shettar | Loyalist-turned-rebel
1 year, 7 months ago

Jagadish Shettar | Loyalist-turned-rebel

The Hindu  

Despite being a leader who occupied the posts of the Chief Minister of Karnataka, albeit for a few months, the leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly twice, and also the Speaker, Jagadish Shettar, 67, has always carried the image of a humble, down-to-earth politician who is accessible to all. However, when the BJP came to power on its own …

'He Wants to be Ventilator for Rahul Gandhi?' From Shettar Loyalist to Nemesis, Tenginkai Set for New Role
1 year, 7 months ago

'He Wants to be Ventilator for Rahul Gandhi?' From Shettar Loyalist to Nemesis, Tenginkai Set for New Role

News 18  

Shouts of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Yediyurappa’ greet the media as we walk into Lingaraj Nagar Sadbhavna Bhawan where the former chief minister and one of the tallest BJP leaders is expected anytime to campaign for Mahesh Tenginkai — the party pick pitted opposite Jagadish Shettar. Till a few days ago, that is before the candidates’ list was declared …

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination for upcoming Karnataka polls
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination for upcoming Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday submitted his nomination from the Hubli-Dharwad-Central assembly constituency for the forthcoming Karnataka assembly elections. Jagadish Shettar has become the second leader to join the Congress after Laxman Savadi, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. Jagadish Shettar was welcomed into the Congress party in the presence of several prominent leaders, including the party chief …

B.L. Santosh ensured that I was denied BJP ticket for Karnataka Assembly elections, claims Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 8 months ago

B.L. Santosh ensured that I was denied BJP ticket for Karnataka Assembly elections, claims Jagadish Shettar

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who quit the BJP to join the Congress, believes that he was denied the ticket to contest the Assembly elections by the machinations of party national general secretary B.L. In 2004, after Vijay Sankeshwar resigned from the party, Mr Shettar got a request from late Arun Jaitley, who was then handling Karnataka for the BJP, …

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts
1 year, 8 months ago

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Hours after former Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Jagadish Shetter joined the Congress, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai downplayed the move saying it would have “little impact” on the party. Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar speaks during a press conference as he joins the Congress in presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Bengaluru on Monday. Since Shettar is …

K’taka Polls: BJP Controlled by Few People, Says Ex-CM Jagdish Shettar, Claims He Was Humiliated
1 year, 8 months ago

K’taka Polls: BJP Controlled by Few People, Says Ex-CM Jagdish Shettar, Claims He Was Humiliated

News 18  

In an exclusive interview with CNN-NEWS18, former Karnataka chief minister Jagdish Shettar expressed disappointment with the BJP for sidelining him by denying him a ticket in the forthcoming assembly elections. According to an ANI report, Shettar joined Congress a day after he met top brass from the grand old party, including State in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, Leader of Opposition in …

History repeating after 24 years? Shivappa too had alleged insult by party after being pipped by Shettar in 1999
1 year, 8 months ago

History repeating after 24 years? Shivappa too had alleged insult by party after being pipped by Shettar in 1999

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar being denied party ticket to contest the Assembly polls and the subsequent rebellion by him has left several BJP leaders and functionaries wondering if history was repeating itself after 24 years. Mr. Shettar being denied ticket bears resemblance to the earlier episode of party veteran leader B.B. Mr. Shivappa had publicly asked why he was …

Shettar's exit will not make a difference to BJP's electoral prospects, says Bommai
1 year, 8 months ago

Shettar's exit will not make a difference to BJP's electoral prospects, says Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday the exit of Jagadish Shettar from the BJP would have no adverse impact on the party's prospects in the forthcoming Assembly elections, and he was surprised by his decision to join the Congress. Shettar, a six time MLA and former Chief Minister, parted ways with the BJP after being denied ticket …

BJP falling like house of cards in Karnataka: Cong's swipe over Shettar joining party
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP falling like house of cards in Karnataka: Cong's swipe over Shettar joining party

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the BJP over former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar crossing over to it ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections, claiming the ruling party is "falling like a house of cards". Shettar joined the Congress in Bengaluru in the presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretaries K C Venugopal …

BJP tried to retain Shettar but to no avail: Bommai
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP tried to retain Shettar but to no avail: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has expressed regret over the resignation of former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar. The BJP had made several attempts to retain Shettar, including offering him a big post and a ticket for a candidate suggested by him, but to no avail. However, despite talks held on Saturday between the party leadership and …

K.S. Eshwarappa asks Jagadish Shettar to return to BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

K.S. Eshwarappa asks Jagadish Shettar to return to BJP

The Hindu  

Expressing disappointment over former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar joining the Congress, his long-time colleague and former Minister K.S. Addressing a media conference in Shivamogga on April 17, Mr. Eshwarappa said he had written an open letter to Mr. Shettar to convey his disappointment. He was curious to know how Mr Shettar would react if at all the Congress party came …

Who is Jagadish Shettar and why did he quit Karnataka BJP?
1 year, 8 months ago

Who is Jagadish Shettar and why did he quit Karnataka BJP?

Hindustan Times  

With former CM Jagadish Shettar joining the Congress, the BJP will not see the three prominent Lingayat figures contesting in this assembly elections from the party. Jagadish Shivappa Shettar, was one of the BJP’s prominent leaders in Karnataka and also a face of Lingayat community in the Hubballi Dharwad region. Shettar was also the speaker of Karnataka legislative assembly in …

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress after quitting BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress after quitting BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday joined the Congress Party in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru at the party office. After joining the Congress, Mr Shettar said: “I deserved a graceful exit or retirement from the BJP.” But that did not happen and he added: “I was driven out …

Jagadish Shettar joins Congress, to contest from Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency
1 year, 8 months ago

Jagadish Shettar joins Congress, to contest from Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday joined the Congress ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections in the State. The 67-year-old Lingayat leader joined the Congress at the party office in Bengaluru in the presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president Mr. Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, KPCC campaign …

Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress a day after quitting BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress a day after quitting BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former CM and Karnataka’s prominent Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar has joined the Congress party on Monday morning at Bengaluru. Karnataka elections: Former CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress Shettar on Sunday evening held a key meeting with DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah and Randeep Surjewala at Bengaluru and explained his terms to them. Jagadish Shettar is a six-time MLA, served as CM of …

No injustice done to Shettar by BJP: Yediyurappa
1 year, 8 months ago

No injustice done to Shettar by BJP: Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A visibly upset Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday criticized his former party colleague and former Chief Minister Jagadeesh Shettar over his decision to quit BJP to join the Congress party and stated that “Voters would not forgive Shettar over his decision to quit BJP.” It may be recalled here that BJP leader …

Shettar offered a ministerial post, why he's joining Congress, asks Yediyurappa; ex-CM responds
1 year, 8 months ago

Shettar offered a ministerial post, why he's joining Congress, asks Yediyurappa; ex-CM responds

India TV News  

Karnataka elections 2023: BJP veteran and Karnataka former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday slammed ex-CM Jagadish Shettar for leaving the party after being denied a ticket in the upcoming assembly elections. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had offered Jagadish Shettar, a ministerial position in the cabinet. "The people of Karnataka will not forgive Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi," Yediyurappa further …

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and BJP’s tall leader BS Yediyurappa slammed Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi who quit the party, ahead of Karnataka assembly polls. ‘K'taka people won’t forgive:' BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP Speaking with the reporters on Sunday, BS Yediyurappa said, “The whole party is unhappy regarding the decision of two senior most leaders in …

‘It is unfortunate, BJP will be impacted’: CM Bommai on Shettar's resignation
1 year, 8 months ago

‘It is unfortunate, BJP will be impacted’: CM Bommai on Shettar's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that former CM Jagadish Shettar’s resignation will impact the party a bit in Hubballi – Dharwad region. ‘It is unfortunate, BJP will be impacted’: CM Bommai on Shettar's resignation Speaking with the reporters, Bommai said, “His decision to quit the party is unfortunate. The BJP wanted to give a chance to the young generation …

Jagadish Shettar resigns from Assembly membership but firm on contesting polls
1 year, 8 months ago

Jagadish Shettar resigns from Assembly membership but firm on contesting polls

The Hindu  

Former chief minister and senior BJP MLA Jagadish Shettar resigned from his membership of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Sunday, upset at the party over delay in renominating him for the upcoming polls. I will consult my followers and well wishers to decide on the future course of action,’‘ he said in Hubballi later, vexed over delay in being issues …

Ex-CM Jagadish Shettar resigns from BJP over denial of ticket
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-CM Jagadish Shettar resigns from BJP over denial of ticket

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Mangaluru: After the BJP leadership informed former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar that he could not be fielded in the upcoming Assembly polls, the Lingayat leader on Sunday resigned from the state Assembly. The last-ditch efforts of senior party leaders, including BJP's election in-charge for Karnataka Dharmendra Pradhan, Union minister Pralhad Joshi and Mr Bommai on Saturday to persuade …

‘I was humiliated and ill treated by the BJP,' K'taka ex-CM Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 8 months ago

‘I was humiliated and ill treated by the BJP,' K'taka ex-CM Jagadish Shettar

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and senior leader Jagadish Shettar said that he was humiliated by the senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and clarified that his decision to quit the party is final. ‘I was humiliated and ill treated by the BJP,' K'taka ex-CM Jagadish Shettar Speaking to the news agency ANI, he said, “How the BJP leaders treated me …

Seeking ticket for Shettar, 16 councillors tender resignation
1 year, 8 months ago

Seeking ticket for Shettar, 16 councillors tender resignation

The Hindu  

On Friday, 16 councillors of the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation and 49 party office-bearers tendered their resignations, condemning the delay in announcing the ticket to the former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar. Subsequently, Mr. Shettar was called to New Delhi by BJP national president J.P. Nadda, who reportedly assured Mr. Shettar of reconsidering the party’s decision. However, the party has not …

Jagadish Shettar’s name does not figure in BJP first list
1 year, 8 months ago

Jagadish Shettar’s name does not figure in BJP first list

The Hindu  

The former Chief Minister and six-time MLA Jagadish Shettar, who has been asked to retire from electoral politics by the BJP high command, has not made it to the first list of candidates of the party that was announced late on Tuesday night. However, the party has not announced ticket for Hubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly Constituency which is represented by Mr. …

Unacceptable decision: Karnataka BJP in crises, former CM expresses displeasure
1 year, 8 months ago

Unacceptable decision: Karnataka BJP in crises, former CM expresses displeasure

Live Mint  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Jagadish Shettar has expressed displeasure over the confirmation from Bhartiya Janata Party that he will not get the ticket to contest the assembly elections in the state scheduled for 10 May. The six-time MLA said that he was asked by the party to ‘make way for others.’ "I received a message from the seniors in …

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