BJP will stake claim to power if Congress-JDS government falls, says Union minister Sadananda Gowda
5 years, 11 months ago

BJP will stake claim to power if Congress-JDS government falls, says Union minister Sadananda Gowda

Hindustan Times  

The BJP would stake claim to power in Karnataka if the Congress-JDS coalition government falls, Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda said in Bengaluru on Tuesday, hours after two Independent legislators in the state withdrew support from the seven-month-old Kumaraswamy dispensation. The BJP would stake claim to power in Karnataka if the Congress-JDS coalition government falls, Union minister D V Sadananda Gowda said in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Gowda said the Kumaraswamy government would collapse on its own due to squabbling and that the Congress-JDS ‘friendship” was on the “brink of divorce”. BJP Lok Sabha member Prathap Simha said it was everybody’ wish to see Yeddyurappa as the next chief minister and the party would not sit quiet after winning 104 seats.

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Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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1 month ago

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being. In the BJP camp, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka is likely to take along all the legislators …

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations about rift in Karnataka’s Janata Dal party, the MLAs have clarified that they are together and nobody can split the party. After the Channapatna by-poll result, where Nikhil Kumaraswamy defeated Congress’ CP Yogeeshwara, there were reports about MLA being unhappy about party leadership. CP Yogeeshwara, who recently joined the Congress party, said that if party high command allows, …

Sadananda Gowda expresses pain over factionalism in Karnataka BJP, urges central leadership to act
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sadananda Gowda expresses pain over factionalism in Karnataka BJP, urges central leadership to act

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader D V Sadananda Gowda on Thursday expressed pain over factionalism in the Karnataka unit of his party and called it a " big tragedy". The former Union Minister also expressed displeasure over the party high command's delay in taking action, despite his letters and urged them to intervene and to act against those indulging in "indiscipline". A …

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka BJP is under intense scrutiny for its lacklustre opposition against the Congress government, which has faced anti-incumbency sentiment despite being in power for just 18 months. BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal openly criticised the party’s internal dynamics, describing the recent bypoll defeats as “humiliating” and attributing them to “adjustment politics” with the Congress BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal …

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday blamed internal party dynamics and "adjustment politics" for the BJP's tepid performance in the Karnataka bypolls. Yathnal singled out Arun Singh, the party’s state in-charge, accusing him of being a messenger of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and his son, BY Vijayendra. He urged the BJP leadership to reconsider its strategy, asking …

Karnataka Congress MLA Alleges BJP Offering Rs 100 Cr to Switch Sides
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress MLA Alleges BJP Offering Rs 100 Cr to Switch Sides

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: In a startling revelation by Mandya Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda on Sunday alleged his party MLAs are being lured by Bharatiya Janata Party through “brokers” to switch their loyalties to as many as 50 Congress MLA by offering each one of them Rs 100 crore. He is one among several Congress MLAs to have received offers from “brokers” having …

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar
5 months ago

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress, has hit out at the BJP and JDS, saying that the two parties were trying to topple the Karnataka government for “greed for power”. Shivakumar claimed that the padayatra was not aimed at addressing issues against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or himself but was an attempt …

Bring 100 MLAs, Form Govt: Akhilesh Yadav's 'Monsoon Offer' Amid BJP Rift Speculation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bring 100 MLAs, Form Govt: Akhilesh Yadav's 'Monsoon Offer' Amid BJP Rift Speculation

News 18  

Amid speculation of a rift in the Uttar Pradesh BJP, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday, in a cryptic post on X, seemed to be asking ruling party MLAs to switch sides to form a new government in the state. “The SP won 111 seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and if we get the support of …

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation

New Indian Express  

While Yadav did not name anyone in his post, a senior SP leader said on the condition of anonymity that it was a message for those in the BJP who were dissatisfied with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and wanted to cross over. "The SP won 111 seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and if we get the support …

Modi govt is weak, can fall by August: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav
6 months ago

Modi govt is weak, can fall by August: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna : Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, which came to power last month, could fall by August and elections can happen anytime. Modi's government in Delhi is very weak and it can fall by August and and …

Should the Congress Party Have Staked a Claim to Form the Government on 4 June?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Should the Congress Party Have Staked a Claim to Form the Government on 4 June?

The Quint  

At that time, the ouster of the BJP, after being in power for two terms, seemed imminent. These campaigns highlighted the fact that the BJP government and Narendra Modi should be denied the “punitive power of the state” so that a functioning democracy can be restored in society. In UP alone, where even the prime minister came precipitously close to …

Election Results 2024 | Congress would have forfeited deposits if it had contested alone in T.N.: Tamilisai
7 months ago

Election Results 2024 | Congress would have forfeited deposits if it had contested alone in T.N.: Tamilisai

The Hindu  

The Congress party would have forfeited its deposits in all the constituencies it contested in Tamil Nadu, if it had contested without the support of the DMK, said BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday, June 8, 2024. They would have forfeited deposits in all the constituencies if they had contested alone… Congress leader P. Chidambaram said it is difficult to …

INDIA bloc should stake claim to form government: Uddhav Thackeray
7 months ago

INDIA bloc should stake claim to form government: Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Stating that the common person has shown their power against the arrogant and dictatorial regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party by denying them the majority in the Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the opposition INDIA bloc should stake claim to form government at the centre. Uddhav Thackeray claimed …

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Siddaramaiah calls Shinde’s claims of destabilising Congress government ‘a daydream’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah calls Shinde’s claims of destabilising Congress government ‘a daydream’

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s remark that the Congress government in Karnataka will collapse on the lines of what happened in Maharashtra has been ridiculed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who has termed it a “daydream” of the BJP. Maintaining that the Congress-led INDIA bloc will win the Lok Sabha polls this time, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that it will not be …

Turmoil and test: On Haryana politics
8 months ago

Turmoil and test: On Haryana politics

The Hindu  

Haryana is in political turmoil after three independent MLAs withdrew their support to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, and its former coalition partner, the Jannayak Janta Party, offered support to the Congress to form an alternative government. In the 90-member State Assembly, which currently has an effective strength of 88, the BJP government led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini …

Haryana political crisis: JJP writes to Governor seeking immediate floor test
8 months ago

Haryana political crisis: JJP writes to Governor seeking immediate floor test

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: JJP leader Dushyant Chautala has written to Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, saying the Nayab Singh Saini government no longer commands a majority and sought an immediate floor test.Three Independent MLAs had withdrawn their support to the Saini government in the state on Tuesday, reducing the Nayab Singh Saini government to a minority in the state assembly. "It is evident …

Congress has gone bankrupt on ideas, Nadda says in Himachal Pradesh
8 months ago

Congress has gone bankrupt on ideas, Nadda says in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Wednesday hit out at the Congress, describing it as party that had gone “bankrupt on ideas” and “joined hands with anti-national forces”. He said that during the United Progressive Alliance regime, the Congress party had even questioned the existence of Lord Ram by terming Lord Ram a “fictional character”. Follow LIVE updates from …

Telangana: It’s a lie that BJP will scrap reservations, asserts Kishan Reddy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: It’s a lie that BJP will scrap reservations, asserts Kishan Reddy

New Indian Express  

HYDEDRABAD: Accusing the Congress of spreading lies that the BJP will scrap reservations if it retains power at the Centre, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday alleged that the grand old party was resorting to falsehoods to win the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Asserting that the Indian National Congress has turned into “Italian National Congress”, the Union minister alleged …

‘Sitting On Mountain Of Injustice’: BJP On Congress LS Poll Manifesto, Says Party ‘Fighting Lost Battle’
9 months ago

‘Sitting On Mountain Of Injustice’: BJP On Congress LS Poll Manifesto, Says Party ‘Fighting Lost Battle’

ABP News  

Congress Lok Sabha Elections Manifesto: The Bharatiya Janata Party took a swipe at the Congress on Friday over the manifesto released by the grand old party for the Lok Sabha elections. #WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: As Congress releases party manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Rajasthan Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore says, "In the series of a hollow guarantee, it's …

BJP targeting opposition, fearing losing election: Karnataka Dy CM D K Shivakumar
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP targeting opposition, fearing losing election: Karnataka Dy CM D K Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said the BJP was tormenting the Opposition parties as it feared losing the elections. DK Shivakumar Speaking to reporters at the KPCC office on the IT notice to AICC, he said, "BJP is targeting the Opposition parties, especially the Congress and Left, as it knows it is losing the election." Asked …

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls
9 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Won’t join Congress but cleanse BJP': Ex-Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall
10 months ago

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall

The Hindu  

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand amid an ongoing rebellion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Two BJP MLAs Vikram Thakur and Trilok Jamwal from Himachal Pradesh were accompanying the legislators, who arrived in Rishikesh …

Himachal Congress crisis: Rebel MLAs to stay in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand until…
10 months ago

Himachal Congress crisis: Rebel MLAs to stay in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand until…

Live Mint  

Himachal Pradesh Congress crises: The 11 MLAs from Himachal Pradesh are planning to camp in Bharatiya Janata Party ruled Uttarakhand till the Supreme Court stays the Speaker's decision to disqualify the six rebel MLAs from the Congress, a source close to BJP said on Saturday. Rajinder Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Indradutt Lakhanpal, Ravi Thakur, Chaitanya Sharma and Devendra Bhutto are the …

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himachal state President Pratibha Singh admits that Congress is on a weak footing
10 months, 1 week ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himachal state President Pratibha Singh admits that Congress is on a weak footing

Op India  

On one hand, the Gandhi scion, Rahul Gandhi is wandering from state to state leading his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to consolidate people’s mandate in a last-ditch attempt to revive his party’s fortune before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and on the other, the party has been struggling with an array of obstacles in various states. Further complicating matters for …

Another Himachal twist as Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels
10 months, 1 week ago

Another Himachal twist as Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh led by Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu appeared to have staved off a crisis, the fragility of his leadership was exposed in a series of dramatic twists as PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh travelled to Panchkula to meet the party’s six rebel legislators, and then made his way to New Delhi amid speculation that …

Congress struggles against cross votes and rebellion
10 months, 1 week ago

Congress struggles against cross votes and rebellion

Hindustan Times  

In the year 2000, Debiprasad Ray was the official Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha when the dominant faction of the West Bengal Congress propped up an independent, Jayanta Bhattacharyya. The Congress party has lost at least six state governments in the past ten years due to cross voting or party MLAs turning hostile. In 2016, the entire Congress Legislative …

BJP wants to 'crush' people's mandate in Himachal, says Priyanka Gandhi
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP wants to 'crush' people's mandate in Himachal, says Priyanka Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday took a sharp jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party amid the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, saying that the party wants to "crush" people's mandate by misusing money, power, and central agencies. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Follow Himachal LIVE Updates here She further claimed that the BJP is trying to push …

In Karnataka, ruling Congress secures 3, BJP fails to win second Rajya Sabha seat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In Karnataka, ruling Congress secures 3, BJP fails to win second Rajya Sabha seat

Hindustan Times  

Two Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs defied the party diktat in the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka, and although their voting behaviour – one voted for the Opposition and another just didn’t turn up – did not change the outcome, it did raise questions about the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal. Karnataka deputy chief minister D K …

'Even BJP MPs aren't...': Shivakumar cites Rajya Sabha polls to explain why BJP-JDS alliance won't work in Karnataka
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Even BJP MPs aren't...': Shivakumar cites Rajya Sabha polls to explain why BJP-JDS alliance won't work in Karnataka

Live Mint  

Amid voting in the Rajya Sabha elections 2024 in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal alliance in Karnataka, saying even the saffron party doesn't want to vote for their ally. Shivakumar said the BJP could get their Rajya Sabha election candidate elected with 45 votes but they took 48 …

The BJP is not Finding Strong Leaders in Many LS Segments.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The BJP is not Finding Strong Leaders in Many LS Segments.

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state BJP has hit the road ahead of all parties with its 12-day Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra on Monday, it appears lacking strong leadership at the local level for the Lok Sabha polls in the state. Dr Laxman was confident that the work carried out by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre would help the party win a …

Congress will win minimum of 20 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress will win minimum of 20 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Trying to build further on the Congress government’s protest in Delhi against alleged injustice to Karnataka by the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday not only called upon people to defeat the BJP for its “injustice to Karnataka” in the Lok Sabha polls, but also expressed confidence that the Congress will win a minimum of 20 Lok Sabha seats in …

Karnataka BJP chief's warning ahead in LS polls: 'Don't take opponents lightly'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP chief's warning ahead in LS polls: 'Don't take opponents lightly'

Hindustan Times  

Warning partymen and leaders not to take political opponents lightly, Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Saturday exhorted them to put the party-led NDA government's achievements before the people and tirelessly work for its victory in the coming Lok Sabha polls. Don't take political opponents lightly in LS polls, warns Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra was speaking after the inauguration …

JD(U) Takes a Dig at Congress Over Assembly Polls Debacle, Says GOP Can't Win on its Own
1 year, 1 month ago

JD(U) Takes a Dig at Congress Over Assembly Polls Debacle, Says GOP Can't Win on its Own

News 18  

The Janata Dal took a swipe at the Congress on Sunday following its rout in three Hindi heartland states, saying it is clear that the main opposition party is unable to win on its own. JD spokesperson K C Tyagi said the results of assembly polls in the three states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan are a defeat of …

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

BJP toppled Congress government in Madhya Pradesh by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul Gandhi; says his party will win 150 seats
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP toppled Congress government in Madhya Pradesh by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul Gandhi; says his party will win 150 seats

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on November 14, accused the BJP of toppling his party's government in Madhya Pradesh in 2020 by purchasing MLAs and expressed confidence that the grand old party would win around 150 seats in the Assembly elections in the State to be held on November 17. Five years back, you elected a Congress government but the BJP …

Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to fight LS poll together without any confusion
1 year, 1 month ago

Deve Gowda asks BJP Karnataka chief Vijayendra to fight LS poll together without any confusion

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed BJP Karnataka president B Y Vijayendra on Monday said JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda has asked him that the BJP and JD should fight the Lok Sabha elections together without giving room for confusion. READ | Karnataka LoP to be decided after BY Vijayendra's Delhi visit "He told me the BJP and the JD should fight the …

Can BJP win back Karnataka by turning to Yediyurappa, Deve Gowda?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can BJP win back Karnataka by turning to Yediyurappa, Deve Gowda?

Hindustan Times  

​Six months after it lost the Karnataka election, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit has got a new president in B Y Vijayendra, the son of veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa. Buying peace with Yediyurappa is the second major strategic retreat by the BJP in the state, the first being forging an alliance with the Janata Dal or JD, …

‘Conspiracy going on to poach our MLAs,' alleges Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Conspiracy going on to poach our MLAs,' alleges Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar made serious allegations and said that some bigwigs are trying to poach the MLAs of the ruling Congress party in Karnataka. ‘Conspiracy going on to poach our MLAs,' alleges Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar Speaking to reporters on Saturday, DK Shivakumar said, “Some bigwigs are trying to poach the MLAs of our party. If it …

'Half of the MLAs would have left if...': Ashok Gehlot taunts PM Modi, Amit Shah
1 year, 2 months ago

'Half of the MLAs would have left if...': Ashok Gehlot taunts PM Modi, Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah couldn't topple his government even when the governments in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka collapsed following rebellion of ruling parties' MLAs. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot Gehlot's party, the Congress, was in power in all these states. People appreciate our government's work.PM …

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties

Hindustan Times  

Even as senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Sadananda Gowda has caused a stir by alleging that the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal was formalised without keeping state leaders in the loop, some in the party have suggested that these concerns may stem from the caste churn that the move could produce that could affect their political …

Sadananda Gowda expresses concerns over BJP-JD(S) alliance
1 year, 2 months ago

Sadananda Gowda expresses concerns over BJP-JD(S) alliance

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sadananda Gowda has expressed concerns regarding the formation of an alliance with the Janata Dal, saying that the decision-making process had sidelined the state leaders in Karnataka. However, without making this effort anywhere, the decision was taken without discussion with any state leaders or the core committee, which includes former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, a …

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent
1 year, 3 months ago

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday informed that all members of JD have unanimously voted to continue the alliance with Bhartiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. HD Kumaraswamy said, "In today's meeting our senior party leaders unanimously have given an endorsement to continue the alliance between BJP and JD.There is no …

How will BJP-JD(S) alliance impact Karnataka?
1 year, 3 months ago

How will BJP-JD(S) alliance impact Karnataka?

Hindustan Times  

On Friday, former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal leader H D Kumaraswamy announced that his party is now part of the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance. If one looks at social-group wise vote share projections by Axis My India Exit poll for Karnataka – they got the vote shares and seat shares right – even in the …

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
1 year, 3 months ago

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal patriarch HD Deve Gowda and his son Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah in Parliament on Thursday, following which JD formally joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday. Notably, earlier in July this year, HD Deve Gowda has ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya …

‘Aim is to defeat Congress’: Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on BJP - JDS alliance
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Aim is to defeat Congress’: Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on BJP - JDS alliance

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister of Karnataka and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy said that the aim of the party is to defeat Congress party in upcoming elections. ‘Aim is to defeat Congress’: Former CM HD Kumaraswamy on BJP - JDS alliance Speaking to the reporters on Sunday, Kumaraswamy said, “It is too early to discuss seat sharing prospects. Even if an …

Karnataka: Talks still at initial stage, says HDK, day after BSY announced BJP-JD(S) alliance
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: Talks still at initial stage, says HDK, day after BSY announced BJP-JD(S) alliance

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Discussions to forge an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party are at an initial stage, Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy said on Saturday, a day after veteran BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa confirmed that the two parties would contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections together. On Friday, JD core committee chief GT Devegowda said party …

Congress spreading misinformation about defections: BJP MLA Yatnal
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress spreading misinformation about defections: BJP MLA Yatnal

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: Accusing the Congress Party of orchestrating misinformation ahead of the forthcoming Parliament election, senior BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged that the Congress Party's efforts to tarnish the image of BJP leaders and promote rumors about their potential defection are rooted in their anxiety over BJP's success. "Despite securing 135 seats in recent assembly elections, the Congress party appears …

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