Karnataka Congress takes out protest march over Bidar sedition case; Siddaramaiah, several other leaders detained for bid to besiege chief minister's office
4 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka Congress takes out protest march over Bidar sedition case; Siddaramaiah, several other leaders detained for bid to besiege chief minister's office

Firstpost  

The Karnataka Congress alleged misuse of the police department by the state government to book cases against those opposing BJP and its ‘divisive policies’. Bengaluru: Several Karnataka Congress leaders, including its president Dinesh Gundu Rao and leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah, were detained by the police in Bengaluru on Saturday, as they marched to besiege Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa’s office to protest against the alleged misuse of the police department by the BJP government in the state. The principal Opposition party in the state alleged misuse of the police department by the state government to book cases against those opposing BJP and its “divisive policies”. He alleged that BJP was trying to suppress Congress, using the police, and pointed out that cases have been booked against its leader UT Khader and a student from Mysuru for opposing CAA and NRC, while no cases have been filed against ruling party leaders like Somashekara Reddy and Anant Kumar Hegde for allegedly making inflammatory speeches.

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Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while alleging that Union Minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr. B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks …

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs hold protest marches over Ambedkar issue
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs hold protest marches over Ambedkar issue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Dressed in blue, a colour associated with B R Ambedkar, Opposition INDIA bloc members on Thursday took out a protest march in Parliament premises demanding the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks related to the architect of the Constitution. BJP-led NDA parliamentarians also carried out a march within Parliament premises raising slogans and carrying placards …

Lucknow: Congress marches towards UP Vidhan Sabha, Ajay Rai protests pointed barricades in security
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lucknow: Congress marches towards UP Vidhan Sabha, Ajay Rai protests pointed barricades in security

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, led by state chief Ajay Rai held a protest march to Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow on Wednesday amid ramped-up security by the police. Earlier in the day, the state party chief Ajay Rai on Wednesday slammed the state government for putting up pointed barricades near the state legislature. Emphasising the broader issues faced by the …

Protest over police from other State detaining activists
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Protest over police from other State detaining activists

The Hindu  

A delegation comprising lawyers, students, and activists held a protest demonstration outside the state police headquarters on Thursday. A memorandum submitted to the State police chief claimed that Delhi Police tried to intimidate and pick up civil rights activist Nadeem Khan, National Secretary of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights. “Delhi Police and the UP Police are conducting a …

Karnataka: Former Deputy CM KS Eshwarappa Booked For 'Provocative' Speech
1 month ago

Karnataka: Former Deputy CM KS Eshwarappa Booked For 'Provocative' Speech

ABP News  

The Shivamogga Police on Thursday registered a case against former Karnataka Deputy CM KS Eshwarappa for his alleged hate speech during the protest against the arrest of Hindu Monk Chinmaya Krishnadas in Bengaluru. A case has been registered against Former Karnataka Dy CM KS Eshwarappa at Kote Police Station in Shimoga for allegedly making a provocative speech during the protest …

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengal BJP holds protest march to Bangladesh Dy High Commission over ISKCON priest's arrest

India TV News  

Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leader Agnimitra Paul held a protest march on Wednesday to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata against the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari by Dhaka police. During the march, Agnimitra Paul said that the Bengali Hindus would …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress in Odisha protests BJP leaders’ death threat to Rahul

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Congress workers and leaders staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday protesting against the derogatory statements made by BJP and Shiv Sena leaders against party leader Rahul Gandhi. Hundreds of party workers marched from the Congress Bhawan to the Kharavela Nagar police station and filed complaints against Union minister Ranveet Singh Bittu, Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh, BJP functionary …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

HC halts action against Sidda in land graft case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka high court on Monday ordered a trial court to refrain from taking any action against chief minister Siddaramaiah until August 29, two days after state governor Thawar Chand Gehlot sanctioned prosecution against him in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam. Siddaramaiah had approached the high court challenging the prosecution sanction, arguing that the decision was “illegal and …

Political slugfest erupts in Karnataka over Governor's nod for probe against CM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Political slugfest erupts in Karnataka over Governor's nod for probe against CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A political slugfest has erupted in Karnataka over the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving sanction for investigation against the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with irregularities in the allotment of alternative sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority with the ruling Congress and BJP taking to the streets on Monday. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the …

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA scam case: Congress workers stage protest against Governor in Shivamogga, Hassan

The Hindu  

Workers and leaders of the Congress staged protests in various parts of Karnataka opposing the Governor sanctioning prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Shivakumar along with Congress MLAs, MLCs and workers protest against Karnataka Governor for granting sanction to prosecute Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah in #MUDAScam, at Freedom Park, in #Bengaluru on August 19, 2024. Congress workers …

Some organisations oppose permission for investigation against Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Some organisations oppose permission for investigation against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Some Dalit and Kuruba organisations have condemned the permission given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot allowing investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Dalit Sangharsh Samiti and Sangolli Rayanna Horata Samiti members have condemned the Governor’s decision to give permission for investigation. This is only to bring the Chief Minister a bad name, …

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MUDA Scam: BJP to hold protest on August 19 demanding CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Heightening its attack, the Opposition BJP is set to stage a dharna in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises on Monday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the wake of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot providing sanction for investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today stated that the Karnataka government would not spare anyone guilty of corruption. “Whether it is Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, the Bharatiya Janata Party state President BY Vijayendra, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa or Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, whoever is guilty, action will be initiated against them,” he stated. Speaking to media in Mysuru, CM Siddaramaiah …

High Court Directs State To Consider BJPs Plea To Organise 'Peaceful March' From Bengaluru To Mysore To Protest Against Alleged Land Scam
5 months, 1 week ago

High Court Directs State To Consider BJPs Plea To Organise 'Peaceful March' From Bengaluru To Mysore To Protest Against Alleged Land Scam

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the State Government to consider the representation made by the State BJP General Secretary seeking permission to organise a peaceful march from Bengaluru to Mysore on August 3 and to provide police protection. The march is being organised in order to protest against the multi-crore scams relating to Valmiki Corporation and Mysore Urban …

Karnataka: CM led a protest against misuse of ED by central government
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: CM led a protest against misuse of ED by central government

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday led a symbolic protests against misuse of Enforcement Directorate by Bharatiya Janata Party led Central Government and termed the investigation by ED officials into the alleged fraudulent transactions in the bank accounts of Maharishi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation has been conducted out of ‘political vengeance’ against the ruling Congress government in Karnataka. The …

Karnataka BJP to hold massive protests in Mysore against Siddaramaiah govt in alleged MUDA scam
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP to hold massive protests in Mysore against Siddaramaiah govt in alleged MUDA scam

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP chief and MLA BY Vijayendra on Wednesday said that the BJP would hold a "massive protest" in Mysore on July 12 regarding the mismanagement of the Mysore Development Authority. READ | Amid MUDA ‘scam’, Karnataka govt transfers Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Vijayendra further stated, "Mysore is a land scam; A big scandal related to the Muda Authority's land took …

BJP leaders take out protest march to Karnataka CM's residence, taken into preventive custody
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP leaders take out protest march to Karnataka CM's residence, taken into preventive custody

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP leaders tried to lay siege to the chief minister's office-cum-residence here on Wednesday alleging rampant corruption by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, but were stopped and taken into preventive custody. READ | The curious case of protein shake inside a Bengaluru auto: Rider's quest to find bottle owner The party has alleged that there was around …

BJP leaders taken into custody after protest march to Karnataka CM's residence over alleged corruption
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP leaders taken into custody after protest march to Karnataka CM's residence over alleged corruption

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Several BJP leaders were taken into preventive custody by Karnataka police when they led a protest march to the chief minister's office-cum-residence on Wednesday alleging rampant corruption by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka. The party has alleged that there was around Rs 4,000 crore worth of alternative sites scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority in which one …

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru cops file FIR against BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya, Shobha Karandlaje for protesting over shopkeeper assault case

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for participating in a protest in Bengaluru over the controversial altercation between a shopkeeper and a group of men for allegedly playing the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ during ‘Azaan’ time. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Shobha Karandlaje participated in the protest after the shopkeeper's assault case, and were …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Case Against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Congress Leaders Over 2022 Protest Against Previous Govt
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Case Against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Congress Leaders Over 2022 Protest Against Previous Govt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in the criminal case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over a protest march conducted by him in 2022 demanding the resignation of then Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa.The Court also stayed the proceedings against present State Ministers Ramalinga Reddy & MB Patil, and All-India. The Supreme Court on Monday …

Arrested Karnataka farmers 'ill-treated', claims Siddaramaiah in letter to MP CM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Arrested Karnataka farmers 'ill-treated', claims Siddaramaiah in letter to MP CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote to his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav over the arrest of some farmers from Hubbali in his state, seeking his intervention in the matter. Chief minister Siddaramaiah approached his Madhya Pradesh counterpart Mohan Yadav over the matter on Thursday. "A group of farmers from Karnataka travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi to participate in …

Karnataka BJP leaders court arrest as they try to lay siege to CM's office in Bengaluru
11 months ago

Karnataka BJP leaders court arrest as they try to lay siege to CM's office in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

BJP legislators in Karnataka were taken into preventive custody when they tried to lay siege to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office as part of their protest against the alleged failures of Congress government on Wednesday. BJP legislators and leaders led by the party state president B Y Vijayendra staged a sit-in demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue near Vidhana …

BJP leaders stage protest against ‘failures’ of Siddaramaiah government in Bengaluru
11 months ago

BJP leaders stage protest against ‘failures’ of Siddaramaiah government in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a demonstration near the Karnataka assembly against the alleged failures of the Congress government, on a day the ruling party, led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, staged a dharna in the national capital to protest the Centre’s “injustice” meted out to the state in devolution of taxes. The BJP’s protest, led by state unit …

Karnataka: BJP protests in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue accusing Congress govt. of ‘hoodwinking people’
11 months ago

Karnataka: BJP protests in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue accusing Congress govt. of ‘hoodwinking people’

The Hindu  

While the ruling Congress held a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the “injustice” meted out to the State by the Centre in devolution of funds, the Opposition BJP staged a counter-protest in Bengaluru against the government accusing it of trying to “hoodwink people of the State”. Vijayendra, Leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of the State …

'Drama…': Former CM Yediyurappa criticizes Karnataka Congress-led protest in Delhi
11 months ago

'Drama…': Former CM Yediyurappa criticizes Karnataka Congress-led protest in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa criticized the ruling Congress government in the state for staging a protest in Delhi on Wednesday against the Centre's alleged financial injustice to Karnataka, stating that the Congress had no reason to protest and was merely attempting to create drama ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on …

'Chalo Delhi': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah decries tax inequality during protest at Jantar Mantar | WATCH
11 months ago

'Chalo Delhi': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah decries tax inequality during protest at Jantar Mantar | WATCH

India TV News  

Karnataka ministers and Congress MLAs initiated a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, accusing the Centre of unfair treatment regarding tax devolution and grants-in-aid to the state over recent years. CM Siddaramaiah's stand Addressing the gathering, CM Siddaramaiah emphasised the collective stand of Karnataka's ministers, MLAs, and MLCs against what they perceive as the Centre's failure to meet Karnataka's …

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi
11 months ago

135 Karnataka MLAs, Congress leaders to stage protest against Centre in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that MLAs and MPs from the state will stage a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the central government’s tax devolution policies, according to an official letter. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with state deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, state home minister G Parameshwara, Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and others during the party …

Security breach: Man tries to approach Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during R-Day parade, detained
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Security breach: Man tries to approach Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during R-Day parade, detained

Hindustan Times  

Republic Day celebrations in Karnataka capital Bengaluru turned awry when a man approached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the parade at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground on Friday to allegedly express discontentment with the governance of the state, alarming security officials. A security breach incident was reported on Republic Day in Bengaluru when a man tried to approach CM Siddaramaiah. …

Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya
1 year ago

Karnataka BJP intensify protest Congress leaders’ statements on Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Congress leader B K Hariprasad had on Wednesday suggested that a Godhra-like situation could occur in Karnataka, urging the state government to be on high alert. Former Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party chief and Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel on Thursday demanded the arrest of Congress leader B K Hariprasad for his statement that a Godhra-like incident might be …

BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action
1 year ago

BJP protests arrest in post-Babri riots case; Karnataka CM justifies action

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru BJP workers stage a protest against the state government over the arrest of a person in Karnataka's Hubballi for alleged involvement in the riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party held protests across Karnataka over the arrest of a man in connection with a 31-year-old case related to Ram temple …

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest over Hubbali arrest, slam Congress government
1 year ago

Karnataka BJP leaders stage protest over Hubbali arrest, slam Congress government

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, January 3 : Bharatiya Janata Party leaders held a protest against the Congress-led government here following the arrest of a man in Hubballi for his alleged involvement in the riots after Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. HT Image The protest was staged in Bengaluru and leaders including state president BY Vijayendra Bhaskar Rao, Sadananda Gowda and CN Ashwath Narayan …

BJP protests in Karnataka over arrest of Hindu activist, CM labels him as 'criminal suspect'
1 year ago

BJP protests in Karnataka over arrest of Hindu activist, CM labels him as 'criminal suspect'

India TV News  

In response to the arrest of a Hindu activist, Srikanth Poojari, linked to a 31-year-old case related to the Ram temple agitation, the Bharatiya Janata Party staged protests in Karnataka. Leaders of the BJP, including R Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, were taken into preventive custody during the protests, marked by slogans of 'Jai Sri Ram' and …

Opposition leaders march with placards from Parliament over suspension of 143 MPs
1 year ago

Opposition leaders march with placards from Parliament over suspension of 143 MPs

India Today  

Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc took to the streets in a march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Thursday to protest against the mass suspension of lawmakers this week. Congress chief and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for not addressing the …

Congress protests BJP's new-age Ravan rant against Rahul
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress protests BJP's new-age Ravan rant against Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress leaders and workers staged statewide protests against the BJP for depicting Rahul Gandhi as a 'new-age Ravana' on their social media platforms. Following a call given by the state leadership to hold protest rallies in every Assembly constituency, Congress leaders and workers hit the streets raising slogans against BJP, Modi and Shah. Meanwhile, tension prevailed at Gandhi Bhavan …

Khaira’s arrest: Congress takes out protest march; submits memo to police officials
1 year, 3 months ago

Khaira’s arrest: Congress takes out protest march; submits memo to police officials

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab Congress held a protest here on Tuesday against the arrest of Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira by the state police in connection with a 2015 drugs case. The protest march was led by Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Congress Legislature Party leader Partap Singh Bajwa. The party leaders and workers set out to march towards …

After Karnataka Bandh, Rally from Bengaluru to KRS on Oct 5
1 year, 3 months ago

After Karnataka Bandh, Rally from Bengaluru to KRS on Oct 5

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The State bandh on Friday from 6 am to 6 pm called by pro-Kannada organisations to protest over the release of water to Tamil Nadu brought normal life to a halt in most districts including Bengaluru city. Meanwhile, former MLA and veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj stated that a rally of vehicles would be held from Mysuru Bank circle …

Karnataka drops cases against Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar for Covid norms violation
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka drops cases against Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar for Covid norms violation

India Today  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday dropped all criminal cases relating to violation of Covid guidelines by state Congress and its leaders, including now Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during the 'Mekedatu padayatra' organised by the party in 2022. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, he said the decision has been taken based on the application of …

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka home minister orders to examine cases filed in 2020 Bengaluru riots

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asked officials to examine the request of a Congress MLA to withdraw cases against "innocent" youths and students, who were arrested under "false cases" in connection with protests and riots in the city's DJ Halli and KG Halli, Shivamogga and Hubballi among other places. "It has been requested that innocent youths and students have …

East, South or North: Elections Round the Corner, BJP’s New Strategy is ‘Take to Streets & Go Aggressive’
1 year, 5 months ago

East, South or North: Elections Round the Corner, BJP’s New Strategy is ‘Take to Streets & Go Aggressive’

News 18  

Vijay Kumar Singh was a 55-year-old BJP leader who died during a protest march by the party in Patna on Thursday. Interestingly, just days ago, Union Home Minister Amit Shah flew in to Bhopal for a few hours where he told the top leadership of the state, including Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to ‘fight aggressively’. BJP MPs, MLAs, and …

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM, others hold 'silent protest' against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar along with a host of ministers, legislators and Congress top leaders in the state on Wednesday staged a "silent protest" here against the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament and the "politics of vendetta" unleashed by the Centre. This comes days after the party stated it would move the …

Karnataka BJP protests for delay in Congress fulfilling poll promises; anti-people party, says Siddaramiah
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka BJP protests for delay in Congress fulfilling poll promises; anti-people party, says Siddaramiah

India Today  

The BJP unit in Karnataka on Tuesday staged protests against the ruling Congress for allegedly delaying the implementation of five poll promises made by both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar in the run-up to the assembly elections that were held on May 10. The BJP workers also staged a sit-in protest in Bengaluru against minister K Venkatesh’s statement that sparked a …

Congress Leaders File Police Complaint Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders for Alleged Hate Speech During Karnataka Campaigns
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress Leaders File Police Complaint Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders for Alleged Hate Speech During Karnataka Campaigns

News 18  

A police complaint was lodged on Thursday by Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala, Dr Parmeshwar, and DK Shivakumar, the Chief of Karnataka Congress, against several BJP leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as stated in the copy of the complaint. The complaint, submitted at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru, accused Amit Shah of delivering inflammatory remarks, inciting …

Jharkhand: BJP workers clash with police during march to secretariat
1 year, 8 months ago

Jharkhand: BJP workers clash with police during march to secretariat

Hindustan Times  

Dhurwa roundabout in Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi turned into a battlefield for around an hour on Tuesday as BJP workers marching to the state secretariat clashed with police, who in turn used force, water cannons and tear gas shells. We will burn effigy of chief minister Hemant Soren across all blocks in the state on Wednesday and observe it as a …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

Bengal BJP leaders detained ahead of protest march, heavy barricading in Kolkata
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengal BJP leaders detained ahead of protest march, heavy barricading in Kolkata

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari was detained ahead of BJP's 'Nabanna Abhijan' to protest against alleged corrupt practices of the TMC-led government. The detained BJP leaders were whisked away in a prison van to Kolkata Police headquarters in Lalbazar. Suvendu Adhikari with BJP leaders participates in a protest march against the state government, in Alipurduar district, Friday, …

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