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 by former DCM Laxman Savadi, Baburao Chinchanasur and R. Shankar nominated by the BJP then. However, Shettar’s move of joining Congress and quitting BJP ahead of elections proved beneficial to the Congress to break the Lingayat vote bank of BJP.

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11 new members take oath in Maharashtra Legislative Council
4 months, 3 weeks ago

11 new members take oath in Maharashtra Legislative Council

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe administered the oath to eleven newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Sunday morning. The new members include Pankaja Munde, Amit Gorkhe, Yogesh Tilekar, Parinay Phuke, and Sadabhau Khot from the BJP; Shivajirao Garje and Rajesh Vitekar from the NCP; Bhavana Gawali and Krupal Tumane from Shiv Sena; Milind …

Six newly elected MLAs take oath in Himachal
6 months, 1 week ago

Six newly elected MLAs take oath in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Vidhan Sabha speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the six newly elected MLAs--four from the Congress and two from the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, ministers and members of the Vidhan Sabha attended the …

'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 …

‘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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Congress names ex-CM Jagadish Shettar as candidate for MLC bypolls in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress names ex-CM Jagadish Shettar as candidate for MLC bypolls in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The bypolls for three legislative council seats in Karnataka are set to happen on June 30 and the Congress party on Monday has announced its candidates. The party named former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar as one of the three candidates for the bypolls. Along with Jagadish Shettar, Tippannappa Kamaknoor and NS Boseraju are contesting in the MLC bypolls from the …

Karnataka Swearing-in Ceremony Guest List: Will Opposition Leaders Unite?
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Swearing-in Ceremony Guest List: Will Opposition Leaders Unite?

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka CM Oath-taking: The voting is over, the counting is done, the verdict is out and a face has been finally chosen to lead. The stage is set in Bengaluru for the oath-taking ceremony of the new Karnataka chief minister and his cabinet. According to a news report, INC has already sent out invites to key leaders across the country …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka Assembly election: BJP's third list out, Jagadish Shettar's seat goes to Mahesh Tenginkai
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Assembly election: BJP's third list out, Jagadish Shettar's seat goes to Mahesh Tenginkai

India Today  

The BJP has come out with its third list of candidates for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election scheduled to be held on May 10. The Hubbali-Central constituency, where ex-BJP leader and Congress's new entrant Jagadish Shettar wanted to contest, has been given to BJP general secretary Mahesh Tenginakai. After the BJP released the first list with names of 189 candidates, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal CM
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal CM

Deccan Chronicle  

SHIMLA/NEW DELHI: With Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by his side, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday afternoon. Former Union minister Anand Sharma, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Himachal Congress affairs incharge Rajeev Shukla, state Congress chief and senior leader Sachin Pilot also attended …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM

The Hindu  

Congress’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on December 11 took oath as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, days after the party edged the BJP out of power in the Assembly election. “Scottish prosecutors and police, working with UK government and US colleagues, will continue to pursue this investigation, with the sole aim of bringing those who acted along with al-Megrahi …

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM
2 years ago

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal Pradesh CM

The Hindu  

Congress’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on December 11 took oath as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, days after the Congress party edged the BJP out of power in the recently held Assembly election. After hectic deliberations over the names of several contenders of Chief Minister post, the party ‘high command’ on Saturday announced Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s name for the …

Seven new Ministers inducted into B.S. Yediyurappa Cabinet in Karnataka
3 years, 11 months ago

Seven new Ministers inducted into B.S. Yediyurappa Cabinet in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The long-pending Cabinet expansion in Karnataka that was considerably delayed finally took place today at 3:50 p.m. at Raj Bhavan when Governor Vajubhai Vala supervised the oath-taking ceremony. Yediyurappa got the go-ahead for the Cabinet expansion after a meeting on January 10 with Bharatiya Janata Party’s central leadership, including party president J. P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah. Yediyurappa …

Telangana CM KCR’s Daughter Kavitha Takes Oath as MLC, Speculations Rife of Likely Cabinet Role Soon
4 years, 1 month ago

Telangana CM KCR’s Daughter Kavitha Takes Oath as MLC, Speculations Rife of Likely Cabinet Role Soon

News 18  

Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Thursday took oath as the member of Telangana Legislative Council in a ceremony held in the Speaker Gutta Sukhender Reddy’s Chamber in Hyderabad. Daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha has returned to politics after lying low following a shock defeat in Lok Sabha elections last year. Assessing the political developments, political analyst P Raghavendra …

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