Karnataka’s ex-deputy CM quits BJP, says ‘won’t go around with begging bowl’
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka’s ex-deputy CM quits BJP, says ‘won’t go around with begging bowl’

Live Mint  

“I have made my decision. I am a self-respecting politician," former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi resigned as a Legislative Council member and from the primary membership of Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday. BJP leaders denied ticket in Karnataka Polls BJP has informed news agency ANI, party's first list has 52 fresh faces and 21 sitting MLAs have been dropped. Supporters of sitting BJP MLA from Belagavi North, Anil Benake staged a protest on Tuesday evening after he was denied a ticket in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections. According to ANI, former Karnataka Chief Minister and six-time BJP MLA Jagadish Shettar has started showing a rebellious attitude and has been called to Delhi.

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Congress Under Fire: Former Minister Claims Harassment and Abuse by Party Leaders
2 months ago

Congress Under Fire: Former Minister Claims Harassment and Abuse by Party Leaders

Hindustan Times  

Former Haryana minister Captain Ajay Yadav has come forward to share his experiences of harassment and discrimination within the Congress party. He claims to have faced unfair treatment from party leaders in the past two years. Yadav will decide his future course of action once his resignation is accepted by the party's national chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

Haryana elections: BJP’s second list of 21 candidates out, six MLAs dropped
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana elections: BJP’s second list of 21 candidates out, six MLAs dropped

Hindustan Times  

The BJP dropped six legislators, including the minister of state for education, in its second list of 21 candidates released on Tuesday. While the BJP retained sitting MLA Om Prakash Yadav, the party dropped ministers Dr Banwari Lal and Seema Trikha. It also dropped Hodal MLA Jagdish Nayar, Hathin MLA Praveen Dagar, Pataudi MLA Satya Prakash and Ganaur MLA Nirmal …

People in politics should not retire, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

People in politics should not retire, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

People in politics should not retire, as those who believe in an ideology must work until their last, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday. They have to awaken the people,” Mr. Kharge said while launching the autobiography of former Union Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, Five Decades in Politics. Praising the former Maharashtra Chief Minister’s long stint in politics, the Congress …

Haryana polls: BJP faces rebellion, Minister Ranjit Chautala, MLA Lakshman Napa quit after ticket denial
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana polls: BJP faces rebellion, Minister Ranjit Chautala, MLA Lakshman Napa quit after ticket denial

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A day after the ruling BJP announced its first list of 67 candidates for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, the party faced rebellion with minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and MLA Lakshman Dass Napa who were denied ticket quitting the party. Napa quit the party after being denied ticket while former minister Karan Dev Kamboj also stepped down as …

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits

The Hindu  

The padayatra of the Opposition BJP-JD gained political steam as it entered Ramanagara town on its second day on Sunday with leaders unleashing a virulent attack at the Congress government. The parties aim to create awareness on alleged irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. and MUDA and diversion of funds meant for SC/ST welfare, Upping the …

Akhilesh Yadav to retain Kannauj Lok Sabha seat, resign as MLA from UP's Karhal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav to retain Kannauj Lok Sabha seat, resign as MLA from UP's Karhal

India TV News  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has announced that he will continue as Member of Parliament from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat and resign as MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Karhal Assembly seat. The former UP chief minister contested Lok Sabha election from party's stronghold seat Kannauj and won the polls with a good margin. Rajendra Chaudhary, the Samajwadi Party's chief spokesperson, said, …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik resigns from his post after poll drubbing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik resigns from his post after poll drubbing

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik formally concluded his 24-year tenure in office on Wednesday by submitting his resignation to Governor Raghubar Das at Raj Bhawan. Patnaik's departure from the Chief Minister's Office marks the end of a distinguished career characterised by his long-standing leadership in Odisha's political landscape. The decision to resign follows the BJD's electoral setback in the …

Political fate of Ministers’ children, former CMs, Union Minister to be decided today
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Political fate of Ministers’ children, former CMs, Union Minister to be decided today

The Hindu  

As the countdown for the counting of votes has begun, all arrangements have been made by respective district administrations in the districts of Kalyana Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka for counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections. Two former Chief Ministers, namely Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai, are testing their fortunes in the Lok Sabha elections for the first …

BJP expels ex-MLA Raghupati Bhat or 6 years
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP expels ex-MLA Raghupati Bhat or 6 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party has expelled former MLA Raghupathi Bhat for six years following his rebellion against the party. Bhat, a three-time MLA from Udupi, has chosen to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Council election for the Southwest Graduates' constituency, challenging the BJP's official candidate. Despite his initial silence after being replaced by Yashpal …

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Caste Equations Shift as Kushwahas, EBCs, Dalits Move Away from NDA
7 months ago

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Caste Equations Shift as Kushwahas, EBCs, Dalits Move Away from NDA

The Hindu  

Published : May 24, 2024 17:19 IST - 11 MINS READ As the Lok Sabha election entered its final stretch, there were indications of a change in the voting pattern in Bihar across the six completed phases and the seventh remaining phase. The NDA, which won 39 out of 40 Lok Sabha seats in 2019, comprises five parties in Bihar: …

BJP ex-MLA turns rebel, to contest Council polls in Karnataka as independent
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP ex-MLA turns rebel, to contest Council polls in Karnataka as independent

The Hindu  

Raising a banner of revolt, former three-term MLA of the BJP from Udupi K. Raghupathi Bhat announced on Monday that he will contest the Legislative Council polls from Karnataka South West Graduates’ Constituency as an independent candidate. ‘Caste and money power’ Mr. Bhat said that Shivamogga-based paediatrician Dhananjaya Sarji whom the BJP has selected to field for the same seat …

Haryana political crisis: CM Saini accuses Congress of ‘misleading’ people, JJP MLAs meet Khattar | Top updates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana political crisis: CM Saini accuses Congress of ‘misleading’ people, JJP MLAs meet Khattar | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Haryana, where three independent legislators withdrew their support to the state BJP government, taking away its majority, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday accused the Congress of “misleading people.” Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini The MLAs – Randhir Golan from Pundri, Dharmpal Gonder from Nilokheri and Sombir Singh Sangwan from Dadri – …

Haryana political crisis: JJP writes to Governor seeking immediate floor test
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'BJP Govt in Haryana Surviving on Technical Grounds, CM Saini Must Resign': Deepender Hooda to News18
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'BJP Govt in Haryana Surviving on Technical Grounds, CM Saini Must Resign': Deepender Hooda to News18

News 18  

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Singh Hooda has told News18 that the BJP government in Haryana is surviving in minority on “technical grounds” and the Governor must take the correct constitutional step by either dismissing it immediately or chief minister Nayab Singh Saini should resign on moral grounds. In an interview with News18 during his Lok Sabha election …

Haryana news: Dushyant Chautala says Congress does not want to topple BJP govt ‘due to ED, CBI cases’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana news: Dushyant Chautala says Congress does not want to topple BJP govt ‘due to ED, CBI cases’

Live Mint  

Haryana News: Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala has written to Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya seeking a floor test. Nayab Singh Saini was inducted as the Chief Minister of Haryana after BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar resigned from the post and as an MLA in March this year. Dushyant Chautala, a key player in the political dynamics, expressed in an …

Denied ticket by Cong., ex-Hisar MP Brijendra Singh holds ‘internal politics’ responsible
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Denied ticket by Cong., ex-Hisar MP Brijendra Singh holds ‘internal politics’ responsible

The Hindu  

Former Hisar Lok Sabha member Brijendra Singh, who had quit the Bharatiya Janata Party to join the Congress a month ago, on Sunday held the “State’s internal politics” responsible for denial of party ticket to him from the seat for upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Haryana. Mr. Singh, a former bureaucrat, and two-time former Cabinet Minister Kiran Choudhry’s daughter Shruti …

K Eshwarappa, expelled BJP leader, to contest election as non-party candidate
8 months ago

K Eshwarappa, expelled BJP leader, to contest election as non-party candidate

Hindustan Times  

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa said on Monday he will contest the Lok Sabha election 2024 as a ‘non-party’ candidate, expressing hope that he will emerge victorious in the polls. KS Eshwarappa was expelled by BJP on Monday KS Eshwarappa said he will win the elections as a non-party candidate and then “go back to the BJP” as …

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son
8 months ago

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. Shivamogga: Independent candidate from Shivamogga constituency KS Eshwarappa files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga on April 12 “Disregarding the instructions of the …

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate
8 months ago

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate

New Indian Express  

The 75-year-old Eshwarappa, had remained steadfast in his decision to contest, spurning efforts by party leaders to pacify him. The party's decision to expel the former Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, came on the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on May 7. Eshwarappa, along with Yediyurappa and …

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP expels KS Eshwarappa for decision to contest as Independent from Shivamogga
8 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP expels KS Eshwarappa for decision to contest as Independent from Shivamogga

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled party leader-turned-rebel KS Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for his decision to contest as an Independent candidate from Shivamogga. "BJP expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for embarrassing the party by contesting as an Independent from Shivamogga constituency," Karnataka BJP said. Former deputy chief …

‘Decision to quit BJP will always hurt me’
8 months ago

‘Decision to quit BJP will always hurt me’

Hindustan Times  

Jagadish Shettar, 75, is one of the most senior politicians in Karnataka from the dominant Lingayat community. Hailing from a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh background, the former chief minister now regrets his decision to switch to the Congress after the Bharatiya Janata Party denied him a ticket in the last assembly election. Edited excerpts: New Delhi: Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar …

Rebel BJP Nominee Challenges Party's Dynastic Politics in Shivamogga
8 months, 1 week ago

Rebel BJP Nominee Challenges Party's Dynastic Politics in Shivamogga

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Rebel Bharatiya Janata Party nominee in Shivamogga Lok Sabha fray K.S. Vijayendra to initiate disciplinary action against him over his entry as an independent nominee from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat and stated “What action against me after I have left the BJP?” BJP has fielded incumbent MP B.Y. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, Eshwarappa said that he is in …

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Deputy CM K Eshwarappa, who rebelled against his own BJP, said that he will be filing nomination from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat tomorrow. Rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow Speaking to the news agency PTI, K Eshwarappa said, “I will be filing my nomination papers tomorrow, and my supporters will come along with …

BJP Karnataka Vijayendra Urges Eshwarappa Not To Fight Lok Sabha Polls Against Raghavendra
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Karnataka Vijayendra Urges Eshwarappa Not To Fight Lok Sabha Polls Against Raghavendra

ABP News  

New Delhi: BJP Karnataka unit president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday appealed to former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa not to rebel against the party and contest the Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga against his brother and sitting MP B Y Raghavendra. Upset at the denial of ticket to his son K E Kantesh from Haveri Lok Sabha constituency, …

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Karnataka unit president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday urged former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa, urging him not to rebel against the party and run in the Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga against his brother and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra. Expressing disappointment over his son K E Kantesh being denied a ticket from …

Karnataka: KS Eshwarappa returns without meeting Shah, says he has his blessings
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: KS Eshwarappa returns without meeting Shah, says he has his blessings

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Former deputy chief minister KS Eshwarappa, who is contesting as a rebel candidate from Shivamogga, said he could not meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi although summoned by the latter. Eshwarappa will face BJP candidate BY Raghavendra, son of party veteran BS Yediyurappa, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga after returning …

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle

Live Mint  

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa returned empty-handed after he failed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. After this, Eshwarappa reiterated that he is going to contest against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra in Shivamogga as he had announced earlier. Attacking BS Yediyurappa and family …

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: BJP leader and former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa said that he will be leaving for Delhi this evening on the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his candidature for the coming polls. Revealing this to media persons here on Tuesday, Eshwarappa said, "I got a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah this morning. …

BJP may face rebel candidate in Karnataka's Belagavi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP may face rebel candidate in Karnataka's Belagavi

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: Amid debate among local BJP workers whether to accept former chief minister Jagadish Shettar as the BJP candidate for the Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency and with efforts of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa to pacify the dissidents seemingly not completely successful, a BJP rebel is getting ready to take on Shettar. I will take a call to contest the …

Kamlesh Shah, three-time Congress MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara, joins BJP
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamlesh Shah, three-time Congress MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara, joins BJP

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: In another setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Amarwara MLA Kamlesh Pratap Shah on Friday resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, people aware of the matter said. Three-time Congress MLA Kamlesh Shah joined the BJP at chief minister Mohan Yadav’s residence Shah, a three-time MLA from Amarwada assembly seat of Chhindwara …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Odisha Election MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi Quits Congress BJD 2 BJP Leaders Sukant Nayak Prakash Chandra Behera Naveen Patnaik
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Odisha Election MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi Quits Congress BJD 2 BJP Leaders Sukant Nayak Prakash Chandra Behera Naveen Patnaik

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar, Mar 29 Three-time Congress MLA and former minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on Friday. Two BJP leaders – Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party’s Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera - also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD. …

Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too

The Hindu  

Three-time Congress MLA and former Minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on March 29. Two BJP leaders — Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party’s Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera — also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD. In a …

BJP candidate lists trigger unrest within party and among allies in Andhra Pradesh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP candidate lists trigger unrest within party and among allies in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The announcement of candidates by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the assembly and Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh has triggered disgruntlement not only within the party, but also in its alliance partners, Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena, people familiar with the matter said. For example, out of six candidates selected for the MP seats, only Bhupati Srinivas Varma, …

'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 …

Eshwarappa will be persuaded to back out of poll race: Vijayendra
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Eshwarappa will be persuaded to back out of poll race: Vijayendra

The Hindu  

State BJP president B.Y. The State party chief also expressed confidence that Mr. Modi’s hands will be strengthened by sending more MPs from Karnataka to the Parliament. We are confident of Mr. Modi coming to power for the third time in a row.” State BJP vice-president M. Rajendra, Chamarajanagar BJP candidate S. Balaraj, and others present. PERSUADED Meanwhile, Mr. Vijayendra …

After being named Hisar LS candidate, Haryana minister Ranjit Chautala resigns as MLA
8 months, 4 weeks ago

After being named Hisar LS candidate, Haryana minister Ranjit Chautala resigns as MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh, Mar 26 Haryana minister Ranjit Singh Chautala, who has been named by the BJP as its candidate from Hisar Lok Sabha seat after he joined the party, has resigned from the membership of the state assembly, officials said on Tuesday. Chautala and industrialist and former Congress MP Naveen Jindal joined the BJP on Sunday and were named as the …

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa
9 months ago

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said he will contest independently and win the elections even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes and attempts to change his mind. READ | FIR booked against BJP's CT Ravi over his social media post: Election Commission Replying to her, the former …

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa
9 months ago

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa stirred controversy on Wednesday by saying that B Y Vijayendra, state BJP president, will step down from his position following the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4. The former state BJP chief also disclosed his intention to contest against Yediyurappa’s son, B Y Raghavendra, in the Shivamogga constituency. Eshwarappa, …

Setback to Congress, Khariar MLA Adhiraj Mohan joins BJD ahead of Odisha Assembly election
9 months ago

Setback to Congress, Khariar MLA Adhiraj Mohan joins BJD ahead of Odisha Assembly election

India TV News  

Assembly Election 2024: In a big blow to Congress ahead of the Assembly election, Khariar MLA Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi tendered his resignation from all positions, including the primary membership of the party. Adhiraj Mohan quits Congress In his resignation letter to the Congress state president, the MLA gave no reason for leaving the party. Odisha Assembly Elections Odisha will go …

‘Those talking about Hindutva sidelined’: Eshwarappa's fresh attack on BS Yediyurappa
9 months ago

‘Those talking about Hindutva sidelined’: Eshwarappa's fresh attack on BS Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa on Tuesday defended his decision to contest as an independent candidate from Shivamogga in the Lok Sabha election. They are all leaders, who have done a lot of work for the party," Eshwarappa, who served as deputy chief minister in the previous BJP government, told PTI. Eshwarappa, 75, has raised a banner of …

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls
9 months ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls
9 months ago

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls

News 18  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Karnataka: KSE to throw hat in ring as independent
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: KSE to throw hat in ring as independent

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Miffed at his son Kanthesh not getting the BJP ticket from Haveri LS constituency, former DCM K S Eshwarappa has decided to contest the parliamentary elections from Shivamogga constituency as an independent candidate. But I will contest from Shivamogga constituency as an independent candidate,” he said. Eshwarappa said he is the voice of all those leaders, including C T …

Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga

The Hindu  

BJP senior leader and OBC face K.S. “I am contesting to free the party from the clutches of one family — Yediyurappa and his sons — and ensure that the party goes on the right path in tune with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision,” Mr. Eshwarappa said, while addressing the meeting of his supporters that had been convened in Shivamogga …

Lok Sabha polls: Yaduveer, Manjunath and Bommai get BJP ticket, as party replaces candidates in 10 seats out of 20 announced in Karnataka
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: Yaduveer, Manjunath and Bommai get BJP ticket, as party replaces candidates in 10 seats out of 20 announced in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Scion of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, noted cardiologist C.N. Manjunath and the former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai are among those set to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Karnataka on the BJP ticket, as the party has replaced candidates in 10 constituencies out of 20 for which the names were announced on Wednesday. While …

Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa blames BSY for son being denied BJP ticket; to meet well-wishers to decide next step
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa blames BSY for son being denied BJP ticket; to meet well-wishers to decide next step

The Hindu  

Making his displeasure known and sending out feelers of potential rebellion, senior BJP leader K.S. Speaking to The Hindu over phone, Mr. Eshwarappa said that Mr. Yediyurappa had assured his son of the party ticket and also promised that he would campaign for his victory. When asked if he would contest as Independent candidate in Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency against …

Karnataka: In some seats, challenges within BJP
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: In some seats, challenges within BJP

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, BJP leaders are finding it difficult to finalise candidates for a few Lok Sobha constituencies in Karnataka. On one side is a strong campaign by netizens and party workers to give the Mysuru-Kodagu ticket to sitting BJP MP Pratap Simha, while party leaders and others in Mysuru are in favour of 32-year-old Yaduveer …

Who is Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana's next CM after Manohar Lal Khattar resigned?
9 months, 1 week ago

Who is Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana's next CM after Manohar Lal Khattar resigned?

Hindustan Times  

The BJP legislature party in Haryana elected Nayab Singh Saini as its leader, paving the way for the state unit chief to take up the chief minister's office after Manohar Lal Khattar's exit. Haryana BJP state president Nayab Singh Saini “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to State BJP President Shri @NayabSainiBJP ji on being elected as the leader of the …

Eshwarappa’s son Kanthesh confident of getting BJP ticket to contest for Haveri seat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Eshwarappa’s son Kanthesh confident of getting BJP ticket to contest for Haveri seat

The Hindu  

Kanthesh, son of former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, has exuded confidence that he will get the BJP ticket to contest for the Haveri Lok Sabha seat in the coming elections. Speaking to presspersons in Shivamogga on Friday, Kanthesh said he and his father, Eshwarappa, met former Chief Minister B.S. I also began my work in the constituency after assurance from the …

Gujarat Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia resigns from party over insult to Lord Ram
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia resigns from party over insult to Lord Ram

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Arjun Modhwadia, a veteran Congress leader and Porbandar MLA, has tendered his resignation from the party after four decades of service. Gujarat Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia resigns from the Congress party. Declining the invitation to witness pran pratishtha mahotsav has hurt the… pic.twitter.com/jHCpn6nOD1 — ANI March 4, 2024 Describing Lord Ram as the “Aastha of Bharat,” Arjun Modhwadia expressed his …

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