Karnataka CM News: Gandhis Will Not Take Any Decision, Rahul Tells Kharge; Shivakumar 'Not Ready' for Dy CM Post
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka CM News: Gandhis Will Not Take Any Decision, Rahul Tells Kharge; Shivakumar 'Not Ready' for Dy CM Post

News 18  

Karnataka CM News: Amid a race for the Karnataka chief minister’s post, two aspirants Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar held separate back-to-back meetings with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to decide the final name for the top post in the southern state. Former chief minister Siddaramaiah, who has been camping in Delhi since Monday, met Kharge on Tuesday and discussed various issues related to Karnataka government formation. The former state Congress president said, the high command is aware of his service to the party and he doesn’t feel the need to lobby for the post. “If the high command decides and asks me to run the government, I’m ready to take up the responsibility,” the former deputy chief minister told reporters in Bengaluru.

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3 days, 13 hours ago

New Bihar Congress chief hopes to revive party ahead of upcoming Assembly election

The Hindu  

The Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee got its new party chief with Rajesh Kumar replacing the party’s Rajya Sabha member Akhilesh Prasad Singh. He finally tasted success in the 2015 and 2020 Assembly elections by defeating Santosh Kumar Suman, the elder son of Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular founder and former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, in 2015, and HAM-S candidate Shravan Bhuiyan …

Congress appoints Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as Bihar chief
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3 days, 23 hours ago

Congress appoints Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as Bihar chief

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday appointed Kutumba MLA Rajesh Kumar as the president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Akhilesh Prasad Singh. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Rajesh Kumar as the president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee. A senior party leader aware of the developments, hailed the move to appoint two senior leaders as the party in-charge in the …

No discussions on Karnataka Congress chief change till local body polls: Sources
6 days, 4 hours ago

No discussions on Karnataka Congress chief change till local body polls: Sources

India Today  

There are no discussions about replacing the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president until local elections, including the Taluk Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat polls, are completed, sources close to Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar told India Today. This comes after Shivakumar said that after next month he will be "relieved of responsibilities," prompting speculation about him stepping down as KPCC …

Unhappy with Karnataka Congress women wing, DK Shivakumar urges better performance
6 days, 19 hours ago

Unhappy with Karnataka Congress women wing, DK Shivakumar urges better performance

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday called upon the Congress women's wing to step up preparations for the 2028 assembly elections. During his address, Shivakumar expressed dissatisfaction with the current performance of the Congress women's wing, which is now under the leadership of former MLA Soumya Reddy, daughter of senior party leader Ramalinga Reddy. Reaffirming the party's commitment …

Siddaramaiah requests DK Shivakumar to attend Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s anti-delimitation meeting
1 week, 2 days ago

Siddaramaiah requests DK Shivakumar to attend Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s anti-delimitation meeting

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday extended support to the DMK-led opposition against the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies and requested his Deputy, D. K. Shivakumar, to attend the meeting in Chennai to discuss the issue. In his letter dated March 13 to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, Mr. Siddaramaiah stated, “Although I would like to participate in …

Bengaluru to host BJP national executive council meet
1 week, 2 days ago

Bengaluru to host BJP national executive council meet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP is likely to hold its National Executive Council meeting in Bengaluru between April 18 and 20, sources said. According to party insiders, the decision to hold the meeting in Bengaluru carries significant symbolism for the BJP’s Mission South project. “This could indicate the party’s shift in electoral strategy towards South India, with a focused effort on …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah extends support to T.N. CM Stalin’s effort to oppose delimitation
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1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah extends support to T.N. CM Stalin’s effort to oppose delimitation

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Karnataka has extended support to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his support to Mr. Stalin’s effort during his meeting with Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K. Ponmudy and Rajya Sabha member M.M. A note from the Chief Minister’s Office here said that Mr. Siddaramaiah extended support to the Southern states’ opposition to …

'If They Are Apart...': Kharge To Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Amid Rift Rumours In Karnataka
1 week, 6 days ago

'If They Are Apart...': Kharge To Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Amid Rift Rumours In Karnataka

ABP News  

Amid growing speculations of a rift within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, party president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to work together and focus on the state's development. The leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha also praised Shivakumar for his past work as Minister for Energy, Irrigation Minister, and as the state …

Karnataka Congress Crisis: Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar Leadership Battle Puts Party in Quandary
2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress Crisis: Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar Leadership Battle Puts Party in Quandary

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 09, 2025 09:55 IST - 8 MINS READ When Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. After making me party president for five years, it also made me the DCM.” Shivakumar’s confident assertions coupled with his recent statement that he would lead the party in the 2028 Karnataka Assembly election indicate that he has the high command’s backing and …

DK Shivakumar meets Mallikarjun Kharge amid Karnataka leadership change buzz
2 weeks, 5 days ago

DK Shivakumar meets Mallikarjun Kharge amid Karnataka leadership change buzz

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge today amid renewed discussions over Karnataka’s leadership. The meeting happened days after senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily strongly backed Shivakumar for the Chief Minister’s post, declaring that “nobody can stop him” from taking over. “No matter how many crores someone tries to spend, nobody can change destiny.” His remarks …

Moily’s comment stirs up leadership issue again; D.K. Shivakumar says he will comply with Kharge’s directions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Moily’s comment stirs up leadership issue again; D.K. Shivakumar says he will comply with Kharge’s directions

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. He was replying to a question on veteran Congressman and former Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily’s reported statement that no one could stop Mr. Shivakumar from becoming the Chief Minister. Mr. Moily, speaking in Karkala recently, reportedly said that it was a matter of time before Mr. Shivakumar became the Chief Minister, and ”nobody can stop …

Karnataka showdown: Will DK Shivakumar replace Siddaramaiah as CM? Here’s what Congress leaders have to say
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka showdown: Will DK Shivakumar replace Siddaramaiah as CM? Here’s what Congress leaders have to say

Live Mint  

Speculation about a leadership change amid internal discord within the Congress in Karnataka, one of three states where the grand old party is in power, spiked recently. Now, two senior party leaders, Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga, have pushed for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to be Karnataka’s next Chief Minister, replacing Siddaramaiah. Moily expressed his hope to see Shivakumar …

Karnataka budget session from today amid leadership tussle and key debates
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka budget session from today amid leadership tussle and key debates

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka legislature’s first session of the year is set to begin today, setting the stage for intense political and policy discussions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, is set to present his 16th budget on March 7, with the 2025-26 Budget expected to reach ₹4 lakh crore, up from the current fiscal’s ₹3.71 lakh crore. The …

'DK Shivakumar will be CM by December, I’ll write it in blood': Karnataka Congress MLA
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

'DK Shivakumar will be CM by December, I’ll write it in blood': Karnataka Congress MLA

Hindustan Times  

Amid ongoing speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka later this year, Congress MLA Basavaraju V Shivaganga on Sunday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as Chief Minister by December. Speculation is rife in Karnataka’s political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, about a potential leadership change later this year under a "rotational chief minister" or …

Moily sparks Karnataka CM change debate; DyCM Shivakumar stays silent
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Moily sparks Karnataka CM change debate; DyCM Shivakumar stays silent

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As former Union Minister M Veerappa Moily reignited the debate on Sunday by stating that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar would become the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shivakumar maintained his silence on Monday. But Chief Minister Siddaramaiah downplayed Moily's statement, calling it "not important." Moily's or someone's statement is not important," he told reporters at Vidhana Soudha after …

Karnataka Congress shake-up? 2 senior leaders back DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister
3 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress shake-up? 2 senior leaders back DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister

India Today  

Amid the ongoing speculation of a leadership change in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga on Sunday threw their weight behind Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, expressing support for him to take over as the state's Chief Minister. Adding to the growing chorus, Congress MLA Basavaraju Shivaganga made asserted that DK Shivakumar's elevation to the Chief Minister's …

'He is doing great work': DK Shivakumar defends attending Sadhguru's event amid Congress backlash
3 weeks ago

'He is doing great work': DK Shivakumar defends attending Sadhguru's event amid Congress backlash

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU/UDUPI: Amid criticism from a section within the ruling Congress, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday strongly defended his visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha yoga centre in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations, calling it is his personal belief. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress chief, while calling BJP leaders' claims about fast-paced political developments in the …

Mohandas Pai's olive branch to DK Shivakumar amid row over Sadhguru meet
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohandas Pai's olive branch to DK Shivakumar amid row over Sadhguru meet

India Today  

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai, known for his banter with the Congress over a range of issues, has extended an olive branch to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar amid the ongoing controversy over the latter's visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations. Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress president, attended the …

'DK Shivakumar Might Be Congress's Eknath Shinde': Karnataka BJP's R Ashoka Says Leadership Change Inevitable
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'DK Shivakumar Might Be Congress's Eknath Shinde': Karnataka BJP's R Ashoka Says Leadership Change Inevitable

ABP News  

The Karnataka BJP has stirred political speculation by drawing parallels between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, suggesting that the Congress strongman could orchestrate a split within his party. Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka, while speaking on Thursday, remarked, "There are many in Congress who could be like Eknath Shinde, DK Shivakumar might be …

DK Shivakumar might emerge as Congress's Eknath Shinde: Karnataka BJP
3 weeks, 2 days ago

DK Shivakumar might emerge as Congress's Eknath Shinde: Karnataka BJP

India Today  

The Karnataka BJP made a provocative statement, drawing parallels between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Maharashtra’s Eknath Shinde. “There are many in Congress who could be like Eknath Shinde, DK Shivakumar might be one of them,” Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said, suggesting that the Congress strongman could be on the verge of engineering a split within the …

Shivakumar sending a message to Congress high command by wearing ‘soft Hindutva’ on his sleeve?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shivakumar sending a message to Congress high command by wearing ‘soft Hindutva’ on his sleeve?

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar’s attempts of peddling what is perceived as “soft Hindutva” — his appreciation of the management of the Maha Kumbh Mela and participation in Mahashivaratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah — have sparked off a political debate both in the ruling Congress and the Opposition …

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: While, State Bharatiya Janata Party president B.Y. Shivakumar joining the BJP but Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka observed Shivakumar could possibly cause a split in the Congress party like the way Shiv Sena leader Ekanath Shinde did in Maharashtra, a couple of years back, to align with BJP and form the State Government. Vijayendra said “I …

Shivakumar makes it clear that he is in no mood to relinquish KPCC chief’s post
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shivakumar makes it clear that he is in no mood to relinquish KPCC chief’s post

The Hindu  

Despite pressure from loyalists of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to replace the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, Deputy Chief Minister and incumbent State chief of the party D.K. The Deputy Chief Minister asserted that he and Mr. Siddaramaiah “will take the party forward under collective leadership.” The high command, which listened to Mr. Shivakumar’s views on the functioning of the party …

'Siddaramaiah Is Like Fire; Touch Him, You’ll Get Burnt': Minister On Leadership Change Buzz
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Siddaramaiah Is Like Fire; Touch Him, You’ll Get Burnt': Minister On Leadership Change Buzz

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is like fire, no one can touch him or his chair, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, a minister in his cabinet, said on Wednesday. When pointed to statements from within the ruling Congress on the CM change issue, Khan further said, "Let anyone say anything—the Chief Minister's chair is not vacant now. There has been speculation …

'No glory to expect from Bengaluru and Hyderabad': Nikhil Kumaraswamy lashes out at Congress government
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'No glory to expect from Bengaluru and Hyderabad': Nikhil Kumaraswamy lashes out at Congress government

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a leader from the Janata Dal and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, has criticized the Congress government, blaming them for the decline of Bengaluru and Hyderabad. He revisited an old post by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on X, where Shivakumar had pledged to transform Bengaluru into the best city in India by the …

DK Shivakumar signals long-term political role, tells supporters to have patience
3 weeks, 6 days ago

DK Shivakumar signals long-term political role, tells supporters to have patience

India Today  

Amid growing speculation about his political future, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told his supporters to “have some patience” and wait for the next elections. It is our duty as Congressmen to give strength with our leadership.” As the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, Shivakumar has been open about his chief ministerial ambitions. Shivakumar was appointed Deputy Chief Minister …

Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister, says Priyank Kharge
1 month ago

Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister, says Priyank Kharge

The Hindu  

Siddaramaiah will continue as the Chief Minister and D.K. Shivakumar will continue as Deputy Chief Minister and also as president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, said Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge in Mangaluru on Saturday. Mr. Kharge said that every Minister has given the High Command a report card mentioning the implementation of promises made in …

Anybody can go to Delhi, give suggestions: PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi
1 month ago

Anybody can go to Delhi, give suggestions: PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi

New Indian Express  

MANGALURU: PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said here on Tuesday that the Congress high command is like a temple where anybody can go and come without any restrictions and give suggestions for the good of the party. The high command is where small differences within the party get resolved.” On Dalit conference being organised, he said Parameshwara is organising it and …

Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar named as BJP's central observers to elect Delhi legislature party leader
1 month ago

Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar named as BJP's central observers to elect Delhi legislature party leader

India TV News  

Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar named as BJP's central observers to elect Delhi legislature party leader Delhi CM announcement: The meeting of the BJP MLAs is scheduled to begin at state party headquarters at Pant Marg around 7 pm today where the 48 newly-elected MLAs will pick the new chief of Delhi. Delhi CM announcement: The Bharatiya Janata Party on …

CM leaves it to high command to decide on his fate
1 month ago

CM leaves it to high command to decide on his fate

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Over reported tussle on power sharing between him and his Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday stated “Eventually, it is the Congress party high command to decide ” and stated “The decision of the high command is applicable to all.” He, however, distanced himself from the statements made by his cabinet colleague and Minister of …

Karnataka Minister Rajanna asks DK Shivakumar not to 'misuse' high command's name
1 month ago

Karnataka Minister Rajanna asks DK Shivakumar not to 'misuse' high command's name

Hindustan Times  

The power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka seems to be intensifying with Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna on Monday hitting back at Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, urging him not to "misuse" the name of the AICC and the party high command. Karnataka minister KN Rajanna He was reacting to Shivakumar's statement on Sunday—in which he indirectly …

Karnataka Minister Rajanna criticises Shivakumar for Misusing AICC Name
1 month ago

Karnataka Minister Rajanna criticises Shivakumar for Misusing AICC Name

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka seems to be intensifying with Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna on Monday hitting back at Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, urging him not to "misuse" the name of the AICC and the party high command. Shivakumar's statement was in response to a section of party leaders who have been advocating …

DK Shivakumar bats for Siddaramaiah despite rumbles of leadership change
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar bats for Siddaramaiah despite rumbles of leadership change

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief DK Shivakumar urged state Congress party members and leaders not to misuse Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s name or to give fodder to the media by issuing statements. Let us not misuse his name every single day, there is no need for that,” Shivakumar told mediapersons at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru on Saturday. Shivakumar’s comment …

BJP likely to announce new Chief Minister on Feb 17
1 month ago

BJP likely to announce new Chief Minister on Feb 17

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to announce the Chief Minister of Delhi on Monday, over a week after the February 8 poll results. BJP leaders told The Hindu that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had returned from his foreign trip and that the decision would be taken on Monday followed by a swearing-in ceremony during the week. Senior BJP leaders …

Clarity on BJP State president’s post by February 20 and Central leaders are set to visit Karnataka soon for consultations, says Vijayendra
1 month ago

Clarity on BJP State president’s post by February 20 and Central leaders are set to visit Karnataka soon for consultations, says Vijayendra

The Hindu  

BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday stated that there will be clarity on the State president’s post by February 20, and that Central leaders will visit Karnataka soon for consultations in this regard. Speaking to presspersons in Tumakuru, Mr. Vijayendra said the election of the new State president will be taken up after that of district units’ presidents. The …

DyCM DK Shivakumar defends Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, rejects speculations on leadership change
1 month, 1 week ago

DyCM DK Shivakumar defends Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, rejects speculations on leadership change

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday asserted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is the undisputed leader of the Congress party in Karnataka and emphasised that there is no need for anyone to make statements "misusing" his name. His statement came in response to a section of party leaders, who have been pitching for Siddaramaiah to complete his full …

‘Delhi’s Chief Minister likely to be picked from pool of MLAs-elect; no Deputy CM’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Delhi’s Chief Minister likely to be picked from pool of MLAs-elect; no Deputy CM’

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to pick Delhi’s Chief Minister from the pool of MLAs-elect who have made it to the Assembly. Indicating this, a senior national BJP leader told The Hindu on Thursday said the party is planning to announce its Chief Ministerial pick once Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes back from his foreign trip on February 17. …

Delhi new CM announcement highlights: BJP MLAs meet Nadda amid suspense over CM post
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1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi new CM announcement highlights: BJP MLAs meet Nadda amid suspense over CM post

Hindustan Times  

Delhi new CM announcement highlights: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, BJP Delhi in-charge Baijayant Panda, BJP National General Secretary BL Santosh, BJP MPs from Delhi and newly-elected MLAs before a meeting after the victory in Delhi Assembly elections, at the Delhi state office in New Delhi, Sunday. Delhi new CM announcement highlights: The Bharatiya Janata Paty is yet to announce …

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi likely to skip ‘Invest Karnataka’ summit
1 month, 1 week ago

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi likely to skip ‘Invest Karnataka’ summit

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are likely to skip the business summit organised by the Karnataka government in Bengaluru between February 12 and 14. There is resentment in the top party leadership for the prominence to given to several Union Ministers and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders at the event …

Senior BJP leaders meet newly elected Delhi MLAs, guide them on public service
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senior BJP leaders meet newly elected Delhi MLAs, guide them on public service

India Today  

A day after the BJP's resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, senior party leaders on Sunday met the newly elected MLAs, instructing them on their political and public responsibilities, emphasising the importance of working transparently, news agency PTI reported. BJP national general secretary BL Santhosh, Delhi BJP in-charge Baijayant Panda, Delhi BJP general secretary Pawan Rana, and state unit …

Karnataka: BJP cadre erupt in celebrations following Delhi victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP cadre erupt in celebrations following Delhi victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Party’s victory in Delhi Assembly has brought happiness among the BJP leaders in Karnataka. Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta termed the BJP’s decisive victory in Delhi as a reflection of the people’s trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat-Viksit Delhi.’ Speaking at a victory celebration with BJP leaders and workers in Belthangady, Chowta said, “The …

BJP rebels fail to oust Vijayendra as high command to decide Karnataka president after Delhi polls
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP rebels fail to oust Vijayendra as high command to decide Karnataka president after Delhi polls

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The BJP ‘rebel’ team led by senior leader and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal pulled out all stops to remove BY Vijayendra from the post of state unit president, but it is to be seen whether their effort yielded the intended results or not. The party high command, busy with the Delhi assembly polls which concluded on Wednesday, is …

BJP Leadership Struggle Escalates in Karnataka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP Leadership Struggle Escalates in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The ongoing leadership tussle within the Karnataka BJP has escalated, with the faction led by Bijapur City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal ramping up efforts to unseat state BJP president BY Vijayendra. The election process for the state BJP president is currently underway, and while some sections within the party back Vijayendra—who took over from Nalin Kumar Kateel in November …

Karnataka Congress divided over CM tenure as Siddaramaiah camp insists on full-term
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress divided over CM tenure as Siddaramaiah camp insists on full-term

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar's camp apparently optimistic that he would become the next chief minister, the ministers in support of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seem to have changed their tact, saying that the latter will remain the CM for five years. At a rally organised in Channapatna on Sunday to thank voters who ensured victory …

Karnataka: Dalit Ministers hold meeting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Dalit Ministers hold meeting

The Hindu  

Despite AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge’s stern warning that all Congress leaders in Karnataka should remain silent on the leadership issue, four Ministers belonging to the Dalit community held a meeting at Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s office at the State Secretariat and discussed State politics. However, Dr. Parameshwara said Valmiki community seer Prasannananda Swami had come to his chamber to invite …

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Dissatisfied Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of Karnataka team up against State BJP president and MLA B.Y. After the meeting, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal told reporters some leaders who adopted a neutral stance have now complained to BJP national president J.P. Nadda expressing their displeasure over recent appointments of president for district units and their dissatisfaction was communicated to him by …

Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra refutes Sudhakar’s claims, says he has no role in appointments
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra refutes Sudhakar’s claims, says he has no role in appointments

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Thursday clarified that he has no role in electing district unit chiefs of the party. Vijayendra’s statement comes a day after Chikkaballapur BJP MP and former minister Dr K Sudhakar accused him of taking “unilateral decisions” in party affairs. Addressing the media in Bengaluru on Thursday, Vijayendra said that district presidents are elected …

BJP MP latest of party leaders in Karnataka demanding state chief's replacement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MP latest of party leaders in Karnataka demanding state chief's replacement

India Today  

Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Karnataka unit was being run in a dictatorial manner under state president BY Vijayendra, Chikkaballapur MP K Sudhakar said the party’s future in the state looked bleak. The former state health minister is the latest BJP leader to voice his displeasure with Vijayendra’s leadership, highlighting the dissent within the Karnataka BJP. “I need to …

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence

The Hindu  

Amid faction fights and dissidence within the party, BJP State president B.Y. Sources said he was meeting certain leaders in the party’s high command to discuss the emerging situation within the party’s State unit. The party is keen not to lose Mr. Sriramulu, a prominent leader of the Scheduled Tribes community and Mr. Vijayendra is also part of firefighting. Union …

Talk on 'next chief minister' refuses to die down in Karnataka
2 months ago

Talk on 'next chief minister' refuses to die down in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Despite party high command’s strict instructions, the talk about the 'next chief minister' refuses to die down in the ruling Congress in Karnataka. In a show of strength, Congress leader Parashuram Pujari of Hire Bagewadi and his supporters performed special pooja at Sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi temple in Belagavi on Wednesday to see his leader and state Public Works Minister Satish …

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