Karnataka turmoil latest updates: Congress denies rumours of 'luxury car gift' to Siddaramaiah; BJP MLAs arrive in Bengaluru
6 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka turmoil latest updates: Congress denies rumours of 'luxury car gift' to Siddaramaiah; BJP MLAs arrive in Bengaluru

India TV News  

Fearing poaching by the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress party kept its MLAs at a resort outside the city for another night. Here are the latest updates on Karnataka turmoil: 02:12 pm: Mahagathbandhan an alliance of corruption, negativity and instability: Modi while addressing party workers in Goa 01:44 pm: Reports of Cong MLA giving luxury car to Siddaramaiah surface: Congress MLA Byrathi Suresh has courted a fresh controversy after media reports of former chief minister Siddaramaiah receiving a luxury car from him surfaced. 01:15 pm: Cong-JD coalition govt will fall due to internal bickering, claims BJP leader: Frmer Karnataka deputy chief minister and BJP leader K S Eshwarappa has said the Congress-JD coalition government in the state would fall due to internal bickering and his party would form the government. 11:46 pm: Karnataka BJP MLAs return from Gurgaon: Karnataka BJP MLAs have returned to the state from Gurgaon where they were lodged in a private resort for the past a few days.State BJP president B S Yeddyurappa had asked all 104 party MLAs to return and they flew back to the state late Saturday night, BJP MLC Lehar Singh told PTI. CLP leader Siddaramaiah welcomed Yeddyurappa’s decision to call back all BJP MLAs and asked him to “walk the talk” on not trying to destabilise the ruling coalition.

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Infighting, adjustment politics will take Karnataka BJP to new low: Expelled MLA
1 day, 6 hours ago

Infighting, adjustment politics will take Karnataka BJP to new low: Expelled MLA

India Today  

Hours after being expelled from the BJP for six years, senior leader and Karnataka's Vijayapura MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal lashed out at the party leadership, accusing it of protecting those who worked against the party from within, while punishing those who tried to bring reforms. In a post on X, Yatnal alleged that those responsible for BJP’s electoral setbacks in …

Karnataka MLC chairman resigns; cites misconduct, indiscipline
4 days, 4 hours ago

Karnataka MLC chairman resigns; cites misconduct, indiscipline

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka legislative council chairperson Basavaraj Horatti on Sunday told reporters in Hubbali that he had stepped down from his position citing a decline in the quality of legislative debates and deteriorating decorum within the House. Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti’s resignation comes amid a political storm over the recent uproar in the Karnataka Assembly over allegations of members of …

MP: Congress alleges discrimination to party MLAs in govt fund allotments
6 days, 12 hours ago

MP: Congress alleges discrimination to party MLAs in govt fund allotments

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Congress on Friday alleged discrimination of party MLAs by the state government in the allotment of funds for development of their constituencies. State Congress president Jitu Patwari alleged that the state government is ignoring the demands by the MLAs of his party for the development of their Assembly constituencies. In another development, Congress Legislature Party leader Umang Singhar on …

BJP legislators mock Karnataka CM & Deputy CM over alleged fund misuse
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP legislators mock Karnataka CM & Deputy CM over alleged fund misuse

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party legislators on Wednesday made ‘mockery’ of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Looking at a person with a face mask of Shivakumar, Munirathna criticised the Deputy Chief Minister over his statement to tighten ‘nuts and ‘bolts’ of Kannada film fraternity, a couple of days back, for not supporting Kannada cause. and said “Bangalore …

Karnataka government approves MLA salary hike amid BJP protests over price rise and MUDA 'scam'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka government approves MLA salary hike amid BJP protests over price rise and MUDA 'scam'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Business Advisory Committee has given its nod to hike the salary of state legislators. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Assembly's Budget Session commenced on Monday. The Karnataka CM further added that the Business Advisory Committee will decide how many days the Assembly session will be held. Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra said, "The state Congress government is repeatedly …

MLAs' chairs and development both in full recline in Karnataka
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MLAs' chairs and development both in full recline in Karnataka

India Today  

They say “comfort is the enemy of achievement.” But in Karnataka’s Vidhana Soudha, the state’s legislative assembly, achievement seems to be measured by comfort. Karnataka’s legislative assembly has rented two massage chairs, each costing approximately Rs 10,000 per day, along with 15 recliners at Rs 1,500 per day per recliner. Around the same time, BJP leaders alleged that Bengaluru’s Jayanagar …

No BJP, JD(S) MLAs in touch with Congress, says N. Ravi Kumar
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No BJP, JD(S) MLAs in touch with Congress, says N. Ravi Kumar

The Hindu  

N. Ravi Kumar, MLC, BJP said here on Saturday that the statement of Housing Minister B.Z. Speaking to presspersons he said that if the Congress is preparing to lure BJP and JD MLAs it meant that the Congress government has become weak and it might fall at any time. Mr. Kumar said the Congress MLAs themselves are now speaking against …

BJP leaders contradicted themselves in Muda scam probe, reveals Lokayukta report
1 month ago

BJP leaders contradicted themselves in Muda scam probe, reveals Lokayukta report

India Today  

Karnataka BJP leaders who fiercely opposed the Mysore Urban Development Authority scam in the assembly and even staged a padayatra against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s alleged involvement have provided statements to the Lokayukta that contradict their previous claims. Politicians from across party lines, including BJP and JD leaders, gave testimonies that suggest the site allocation to Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, followed standard …

10 Congress MLAs ’secret meeting’ triggers speculation: Is the party facing potential rebellion in Telangana?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

10 Congress MLAs ’secret meeting’ triggers speculation: Is the party facing potential rebellion in Telangana?

Live Mint  

Congress party in Telangana is likely experiencing internal strife, with alarm bells ringing following a clandestine meeting held by ten of the grand old party's MLAs, India Today reported. Dissent within the Congress in Telangana has been mounting, particularly against Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who serves as the Minister of Information and Public Relations for Telangana. Beerla Ilaiah Meanwhile, Chief …

BJP Karnataka Crisis: Vijayendra’s Leadership Struggles and Internal Factionalism Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP Karnataka Crisis: Vijayendra’s Leadership Struggles and Internal Factionalism Explained

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 28, 2025 20:04 IST - 4 MINS READ For a party that prides itself on cadre discipline, the Bharatiya Janata Party has performed poorly in Karnataka since B. Y. Vijayendra became State president. Though neither the Central nor State BJP leadership has clearly explained Yediyurappa’s removal as Chief Minister in 2022, party sources indicate that Santosh’s faction …

BJP blames Congress infighting for Karnataka missing World Economic Forum Meet
2 months ago

BJP blames Congress infighting for Karnataka missing World Economic Forum Meet

India Today  

As India’s major states vie for global investments at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, the Opposition in Karnataka pointed out the state’s absence and questioned the state government’s priorities. Critics, including BJP leaders like state president Vijayendra, have pointed to the government’s lack of urgency, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet, including Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, …

It's Congress vs BJP in who can outdo the other's controversy in Karnataka
2 months, 1 week ago

It's Congress vs BJP in who can outdo the other's controversy in Karnataka

India Today  

It’s been two years since Karnataka’s assembly elections, but the state’s political landscape is still shaky, riddled with power struggles and public mudslinging. HOUSES OF SIDDARAMAIAH & DK SHIVAKUMAR Ever since the Congress came to power in May 2023, whispers of a “2.5-year Chief Minister deal” have kept the corridors of Vidhana Soudha buzzing. Senior BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal …

Congress accuses BJP of using ED to target Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar over MUDA case
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress accuses BJP of using ED to target Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar over MUDA case

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: The Congress has slammed the BJP-led Union Government over the Directorate of Enforcement for attaching 142 immovable properties worth Rs 300 crore as part of its investigations into the MUDA row. Addressing the media in Hubballi on Saturday, AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjwala said that the ED’s move was a “fearful reaction by the Modi government to the …

Siddaramaiah tears into Karnataka BJP for not fighting for state's tax rights
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah tears into Karnataka BJP for not fighting for state's tax rights

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a post on his official X handle on Monday, accused the state BJP leadership of failing to stand up for Karnataka’s rightful share in the tax devolution. — Siddaramaiah January 13, 2025 Siddaramaiah questioned why state BJP leaders, instead of defending Karnataka’s interests, were busy praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he blamed for the …

Karnataka Congress leaders put up united front, refute power shift rumours
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress leaders put up united front, refute power shift rumours

India Today  

Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka, addressed the ongoing speculation about a potential power shift within the ruling Congress party on January 8, dismissing the rumors as fabrications. Siddaramaiah’s comments follow ongoing speculation about a potential “rotational chief minister” formula within the party. The leadership issue was further fuelled after a dinner meeting between select Congress …

Karnataka: Matter is between Congress and Me, says DK Shivakumar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Matter is between Congress and Me, says DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While Bharatiya Janata Party keeping close observation on the political developments in Karnataka especially over change of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Talking to media persons in Sringeri, a popular Hindu pilgrim centre in Chikkamagaluru district, Shivakumar said, he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah discharge their duties as per Congress party’s directions. Speculations are rife in political circles that …

Karnataka BJP to protest over alleged use of public funds for Belagavi CWC meet
3 months ago

Karnataka BJP to protest over alleged use of public funds for Belagavi CWC meet

India Today  

The BJP in Karnataka announced a demonstration at Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Bengaluru on Friday, criticising the Congress for allegedly misusing public funds to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi. Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai criticised the Congress, accusing it of funding its AICC session using public money sanctioned by the Karnataka …

Karnataka MLA writes to DK Shivakumar over cabinet minister's BJP ties
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka MLA writes to DK Shivakumar over cabinet minister's BJP ties

India Today  

Whispers of internal rift in Congress resurfaced after a Karnataka Congress MLA accused Davangere district in-charge minister of colluding with BJP to undermine the party. In a letter addressed to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Channagiri MLA Basavaraju V Shivaganga asked that Davangere district in-charge minister SS Mallikarjun be immediately replaced. Basavaraju, who is also the Davangere district Kisan Congress …

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
3 months, 1 week ago

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief BY Vijayendra hit back at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over him calling a CBI investigation into an alleged corruption case involving him, and accused him of "abusing" power. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said that Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is misusing his post. Vijayendra reacted after Siddaramaiah, in a post on X, alleged that the BJP …

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue
3 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah Alleges Vijayendra Offered Rs 150 Crore Bribe To Minority Commission Chief Over Waqf Issue

ABP News  

The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. “Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa’s tenure as CM …

Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah
3 months, 1 week ago

Vijayendra offered ₹150 crore bribe on Waqf issue: CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged that the BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra "tried to bribe" the former Minority Commission Chairperson during the previous BJP government, Anwar Manippady with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into the Waqf property encroachment. Anwar Manippady had publicly stated that Vijayendra visited his house during B S Yediyurappa's tenure as CM …

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of neglecting Karnataka's issues to aid Wayanad victims

India Today  

The Karnataka BJP criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of prioritising Kerala’s Wayanad over Karnataka’s pressing issues. This comes a day after Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, questioning the latter's silence on Karnataka’s offer to build 100 houses for Wayanad landslide victims. With over 350 infant deaths, 40 maternal deaths, farmers losing land to Waqf Jihad, unpaid …

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Differences in party will be resolved soon: BS Yediyurappa
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Differences in party will be resolved soon: BS Yediyurappa

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Former chief minister and BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa has said that senior BJP leader and Vijayapura City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal is not an outsider, and he is upset over some issues that will be resolved very soon. Speaking to the media at his residence in Shivamogga on Wednesday, Yediyurappa said that his desire is to unite the party …

Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna booked in a new case for allegedly planning a murder and outraging woman's modesty
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna booked in a new case for allegedly planning a murder and outraging woman's modesty

Hindustan Times  

A fresh case has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others for allegedly planning to murder a former JD Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike contractor and her husband, among other offences, including voyeurism and outraging the modesty of a woman. Munirathna was into custody on September 14 this year by Bengaluru police for allegedly threatening a BBMP contractor. He …

Congress govt ignoring North Karnataka: LoP Ashoka
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress govt ignoring North Karnataka: LoP Ashoka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, R Ashoka, on Thursday accused the Congress government in the state of ignoring North Karnataka. “The Congress government boasts about having funds, yet no financial assistance has reached North Karnataka. Ashoka lambasted the State Government’s claims of prioritising Kalyana Karnataka, stating that a Cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi was nothing but a farce, …

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls
4 months 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 government should apologise for not fulfilling guarantees: BJP president BY Vijayendra
4 months ago

Karnataka government should apologise for not fulfilling guarantees: BJP president BY Vijayendra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP state president BY Vijayendra criticised the Congress government over its alleged attempts to reduce the number of BPL card-holders, thus trying to clip the number of beneficiaries to its guarantee schemes. “The state government is making an attempt to save money since these cards are also tagged to Gruhalakshmi and Anna Bhagya schemes,” he said, demanding that Chief …

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps
4 months ago

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for the high stake by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance, will take place on Saturday. The by-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, …

Karnataka MLA Alleges BJP Raised Defection Offer to Rs 100 Cr
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka MLA Alleges BJP Raised Defection Offer to Rs 100 Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s offer of Rs 50 crore each for Congress party MLAs did not work and the offer has now been revised to Rs 100 crore to switch their loyalties, alleged Mandya MLA Ravikumar Gowda of the Congress party. Talking to reporters in Mandya on Monday, the MLA alleged BJP now joined Janata Dal Secular, its ally, …

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar
4 months, 1 week ago

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar

India Today  

A Karnataka Congress MLA’s recent statement raised questions regarding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s repeated assurances that the state has no shortage of funds. HR Gaviappa, who is the Congress MLA from Vijayanagar, expressed frustration over the insufficient development funds allocated to his constituency. The MLA, in a strongly-worded statement, criticised the state government's handling of funds and questioned the fairness of …

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven
4 months, 1 week ago

Yediyurappa rejects graft charges, calls SIT formation politically driven

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has strongly denied the allegations of corruption during his administration’s COVID-19 response, describing the decision of the Congress government to form a Special Investigation Team as a politically driven effort to divert public attention. The SIT was constituted to investigate the alleged financial irregularities based on the findings of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha …

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics
4 months, 1 week ago

Congress needs to back CM Siddaramaiah's revelations with specifics

New Indian Express  

There is never a dull moment in Karnataka politics. Although the BJP-JDS leaders’ often repeated remarks on the possibility of the government not completing its full tenure did give some credence to the general allegations, the timing and manner in which such specific charges were made raises several questions. The Enforcement Directorate and Lokayukta police are probing the Mysuru Urban …

Rs 50-crore bribe row raises spectre of political stability in Karnataka
4 months, 1 week ago

Rs 50-crore bribe row raises spectre of political stability in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s political circles are abuzz with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation of the Rs 50-crore bribe offer by the BJP to Congress MLAs. This shocking claim comes amid predictions from heavyweight leaders HD Deve Gowda and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy that the current government may not last beyond January. The developments have an eerie resemblance to the high-stakes political drama …

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims
4 months, 1 week ago

Kumaraswamy backs BJP, wants SIT to prove Siddaramaiah's bribery claims

India Today  

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a Special Investigation Team probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claim that the BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka. BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra had earlier challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source and show proof of his allegations. He accused the Chief …

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP challenges CM Siddaramaiah to prove Rs 50 crore bribe allegation

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Thursday challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source of his allegation that Rs 50 crore bribe each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs to topple the government and prove his charge. If the Chief Minister fails to prove that Rs 50 crore each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs, people will …

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove his government.He said none of the Congress MLAs agreed with it, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him. Siddaramaiah asked after inaugurating public works worth Rs 470 crore in the T …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a challenge to the BJP, daring them to try and remove him from his position. Siddaramaiah also drew comparisons to the recent actions against other chief ministers and Opposition leaders, and said: "They tried filing false cases against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, then Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and now they’re targeting me.” Siddaramaiah's remarks followed …

BJP offered Rs 50 crore to 50 Congress MLAs to remove me: Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP offered Rs 50 crore to 50 Congress MLAs to remove me: Siddaramaiah

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday, alleged that the Opposition BJP, to remove the Congress-led government in the state, offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs. According to Siddaramaiah, the BJP resorted to making false accusations against him and his government because its plan to buy off Congress MLAs didn’t succeed. The Chief Minister also named Leader of …

BJP rejects 'Rs 50 crore for 50 MLAs' allegation, wants Congress to prove claim
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP rejects 'Rs 50 crore for 50 MLAs' allegation, wants Congress to prove claim

India Today  

BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source and show proof of his allegations that the BJP attempted to bribe 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claim that the BJP attempted to destabilise the state government has sparked a wave of reactions from both, the Congress and the Opposition …

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his deep disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'empty' promises and the 40% commission corruption within the BJP Karnataka unit. He claims that the party has failed to fulfill its promises to the state, leaving Karnataka to suffer under a heavy debt burden. Modi, on the other hand, has defended his policies and highlighted …

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka state Congress committee filed a police complaint in Bengaluru seeking a detailed investigation into BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claim about ‘crores of rupees’ being set aside to bring down the government in Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Ugrappa, in his complaint on September 30, also submitted a pen drive containing a news clip and videos of Mr. …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
6 months ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna and six others booked for alleged sexual harassment case
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna and six others booked for alleged sexual harassment case

Hindustan Times  

A case of alleged sexual harassment has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former minister Munirathna and six others in the Ramnagar district of Karnataka. Apart from the BJP MLA Munirathna, six other individuals have been charged in the case, including Vijay Kumar, Sudhakara, Kiran Kumar, Lohit Gowda, Manjunath and Loki. Munirathna was taken into custody on September …

Cong. demands BJP MLA Munirathna’s arrest; road blockade by Dalit groups in Mysuru
6 months, 1 week ago

Cong. demands BJP MLA Munirathna’s arrest; road blockade by Dalit groups in Mysuru

The Hindu  

The alleged casteist slur used by BJP MLA representing Rajarajeshwari Nagar assembly constituency in Bengaluru Munirathna while demanding for bribe from a garbage contractor sparked off a protest by Dalit organisations in Mysuru while Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson M. Lakshman called for the MLA’s immediate arrest. After the audio tape containing Munirathna’s verbal abuse of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara …

Congress is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple the state government. In 2008 and 2019, they came to power through ‘Operation Lotus’ and backdoor entry,” the Chief Minister said. This has resulted in a 1.66 per cent loss to the state,” the Chief Minister said. “If Union …

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

Congress brass backs Karnataka CM, ready to fight in courts
7 months ago

Congress brass backs Karnataka CM, ready to fight in courts

New Indian Express  

He said Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar briefed Rahul Gandhi on how a systematic and designed assault had been unleashed through the office of the “puppet governor, by BJP and JDS as part of their sinister conspiracy and design to destabilise an elected government”. “Frustrated by a decimating defeat, the Prime Minister, home minister and the entire BJP leadership are now hiding …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
7 months ago

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared statewide protests across all district centers in Karnataka on August 22, condemning the Congress for allegedly insulting the state governor and demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid recent controversies.BJP State General Secretary and Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar announced that the demonstrations will see participation from key BJP figures, including state …

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