Two Days into Office, Basavaraj Bommai Faces Tough Choices as Lobbying Begins for Cabinet Posts
3 years, 5 months ago

Two Days into Office, Basavaraj Bommai Faces Tough Choices as Lobbying Begins for Cabinet Posts

News 18  

Barely two days since Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has taken charge, the MLAs have begun lobbying for a place in his Cabinet. Some of the turncoat MLAs, who moved to BJP from Congress and JDS two years back to facilitate the BJP’s return to power, are spending anxious moments awaiting their fate under the new chief ministers. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be in Delhi on Friday to consult with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in the BJP top brass before finalising the Cabinet. Further, some ministers, who were in BSY’s Cabinet, are eyeing the post of deputy chief minister, which the party is understood to be considering in order to keep the major communities happy.

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Change in Karnataka unit chiefs’ post, talks on in big 3 parties
1 week, 1 day ago

Change in Karnataka unit chiefs’ post, talks on in big 3 parties

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Even as there are no big elections, except for BBMP and zilla and taluk panchayat polls likely sometime this year, talks are on to change state presidents in all three major political parties — Congress, BJP and JDS. In the ruling party Congress, lobbying is intense as the high command is deliberating on replacing Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar …

Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet
1 month ago

Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Twenty-four hours after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister along with deputies Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party and Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena, hectic deliberations were underway in Mumbai to finalise his Cabinet. From the BJP, Chandrakant Patil and Vijaykumar Gavit are likely to make way for younger colleagues like the party’s Mumbai …

Former Minister Urges CM Siddaramaiah’s Resignation
2 months ago

Former Minister Urges CM Siddaramaiah’s Resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Former Home Minister and senior BJP leader Araga Jnanendra claimed that if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, currently embroiled in the MUDA scam, had any integrity, he would have resigned by now. “The Chief Minister is attempting to grant unconstitutional powers to the Waqf Board and seems intent on turning the entire country into Waqf property. Jnanendra also praised former Chief …

Basavaraj Bommai Predicts Karnataka Assembly Elections Within a Year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Basavaraj Bommai Predicts Karnataka Assembly Elections Within a Year

Deccan Chronicle  

HAVERI: Highlighting the leadership confusion within the state Congress, Haveri MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated that Karnataka might face an Assembly election within a year. Speaking to reporters after a thanksgiving program for party workers in Masur of Haveri district on Wednesday, Bommai stated, "People have completely lost faith in the state government. Assembly elections will be …

Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai takes on political novice in Haveri
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai takes on political novice in Haveri

New Indian Express  

HUBBALI : It is the battle between a former chief minister from BJP and a political novice from Congress in the Haveri parliamentary constituency. Though the saffron party has been winning the seat for the last four hustings, the Grand Old Party is trying hard to wrest back the constituency, which was once its pocket borough. As the incumbent MP …

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai Criticises Congress-led Govt's Development Failures and Electoral Strategies
9 months, 1 week ago

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai Criticises Congress-led Govt's Development Failures and Electoral Strategies

Deccan Chronicle  

HAVERI: Former Chief Minister and BJP candidate for Haveri, Basavaraj Bommai, strongly criticised the Congress-led government, accusing it of neglecting development and resorting to guarantee schemes to gain support for the upcoming parliamentary elections. He highlighted the disparity between the government's claims of addressing the issue and the ground reality faced by rural communities.Reflecting on the changing political landscape in …

Basavaraj Bommai, royal scion, relative of Deve Gowda in BJP’s 2nd Lok Sabha list
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Basavaraj Bommai, royal scion, relative of Deve Gowda in BJP’s 2nd Lok Sabha list

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: BJP announced candidates for 20 seats in Karnataka on Wednesday. The list includes a former chief minister, a member of the Mysuru Royal family, and a prominent cardiologist who happens to be the son-in-law of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Among the notable figures in the second list are former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai who will be …

New Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's Appointment Challenged In High Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's Appointment Challenged In High Court

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed today in the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the appointment of Haryana's new Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who is also a BJP's Lok Sabha MP from Kurukshetra.After former CM ML Khattar resigned and the entire cabinet stepped down yesterday, Saini was appointed as the new CM of Haryana.The plea stated that …

Kar-Nataka: CM Post Fight Resolved, Stage is Set for Next Act by Ministers - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

Kar-Nataka: CM Post Fight Resolved, Stage is Set for Next Act by Ministers - News18

News 18  

Having won the assembly elections is just part of the battle won for the Congress in Karnataka, as the sword of dissension continues to hang over the Siddaramaiah-led government. The Congress high command may have temporarily quelled the internal unrest regarding the selection of the chief minister, but the process of picking ministers for the cabinet clearly requires a tougher …

Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says government ’disappointed people’
1 year, 7 months ago

Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says government ’disappointed people’

Live Mint  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday took a jibe at the newly formed Congress government in the state. While talking about the decisions that the new government took in its first Cabinet meeting, Basavaraj Bommai said that there is a huge difference between the ruling party's announcements and poll promises. "There is a lot of difference in …

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi to discuss Karnataka Cabinet formation, allocation of portfolios
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi to discuss Karnataka Cabinet formation, allocation of portfolios

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar would take oath as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively along with a few Ministers at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Asked how many Opposition leaders would attend the swearing-in, Mr. Shivakumar said, "that we have requested our AICC president …

Karnataka polls: Outgoing CM Bommai wins from Shiggoan for 4th time in row
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: Outgoing CM Bommai wins from Shiggoan for 4th time in row

Deccan Chronicle  

HAVERI: Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday registered his fourth consecutive victory from the Shiggoan constituency in Haveri district, defeating his nearest rival Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan of the Congress by a margin of 35,341 votes. The 63-year-old Bommai, who is the son of former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Parivar veteran late S R Bommai, had in …

Unlikely Visitor Greets Basavaraj Bommai at BJP Office in Shiggaon as K'taka Counts Votes
1 year, 7 months ago

Unlikely Visitor Greets Basavaraj Bommai at BJP Office in Shiggaon as K'taka Counts Votes

News 18  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was in for a surprise as he was greeted by a snake at the BJP camp office in Shiggaon on Saturday as the state counted votes for the high-octave assembly polls held on May 10. Bommai, who on the question of his political future has said the party will “take care” of him, earlier told …

Karnataka Election Highlights: Cong Changes Its Candidate Against Bommai; BJP Releases Final List of Candidates
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Election Highlights: Cong Changes Its Candidate Against Bommai; BJP Releases Final List of Candidates

News 18  

Karnataka Election 2023: The Congress on Wednesday issued a list of star campaigners that includes party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, and former state chief minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined the grand old party this week after quitting the BJP. The ruling BJP in the state has released a list of 40-star campaigners including stalwarts like …

Karnataka assembly polls: CM Basvaraj Bommai, Siddaramaiah file nomination papers
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka assembly polls: CM Basvaraj Bommai, Siddaramaiah file nomination papers

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basvaraj Bommai, former CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah and BJP leader BS Yediyuruppa’s son, BY Vijayendra, filed their nomination papers on Wednesday. While Bommai is contesting from Shiggaon constituency, from where he has been an MLA three times since 2008, Siddaramaiah filed his nomination papers from Varuna, his hometown. So now he is going to get complete …

BJP planning 'Modi blitzkrieg' in Karnataka in coming weeks
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP planning 'Modi blitzkrieg' in Karnataka in coming weeks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: To hold on to power in the only southern state where it runs the government, the BJP is planning a massive “Modi blitzkrieg” in Karnataka over the next few weeks. To counter the rivals’ caste card, state chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will be relying heavily on his social engineering. Besides the Prime Minister, the top leaders who will …

BJP releases list of 189 candidates, fields CM Bommai from his traditional seat
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP releases list of 189 candidates, fields CM Bommai from his traditional seat

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released a list of 189 candidates ahead of the Karnataka Assembly election 2023, fielding Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai from his traditional Shiggaon seat. Among the candidates named in the first list, nine are doctors, five advocates, three academicians, one retired IAS officer, one retired IPS officer, three retired government employees and eight social activists, he …

Karnataka Polls: CM Bommai To Contest From Shiggaon, JD(S)' Kumaraswamy From Channapatna
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Polls: CM Bommai To Contest From Shiggaon, JD(S)' Kumaraswamy From Channapatna

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai declared on Monday that he will run for reelection in the Assembly elections from his home town of Shiggaon in Haveri district, news agency PTI reported. Bommai stated that there is "pro-incumbency" in the state and that many changes have occurred in the country since the BJP-led administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi came …

Karnataka election 2023: BJP appoints CM Basavaraj Bommai as chairman of poll campaign committee
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka election 2023: BJP appoints CM Basavaraj Bommai as chairman of poll campaign committee

India TV News  

Karnataka election 2023: Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda today appointed Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai as the chairman of the election campaign committee for the assembly poll due later this year. Union minister Shobha Karandlaje has been appointed as the convener of the election management committee, according to a statement issued by party national general secretary Arun Singh. The …

Bommai proposes institution, similar to PMs\' Museum in Delhi, for Karnataka CMs
1 year, 10 months ago

Bommai proposes institution, similar to PMs\' Museum in Delhi, for Karnataka CMs

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said he felt there is a need to open an institution, on the lines of Prime Ministers' Museum in New Delhi, representing the struggle for the state's unification and major contributions made by all chief ministers. Speaking to reporters here, he said ample literature regarding the contributions is already available, but it …

CM Bommai \'habitual liar\': Congress
1 year, 10 months ago

CM Bommai \'habitual liar\': Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: On the eve of State budget to be presented by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who also holds the finance portfolio, general secretary of All India Congress Committee Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday lashed out at Chief Minister terming him a “habitual lair’ over his alleged failure to fulfill his budgetary promises of 2022-23. While posing 10-questions to Bommai over …

Karnataka CM Bommai discusses reservation, cabinet expansion with JP Nadda, Amit Shah
2 years ago

Karnataka CM Bommai discusses reservation, cabinet expansion with JP Nadda, Amit Shah

India Today  

Karnataka chief minister Basvaraj Bommai, after consulting with the Bharatiya Janata Party high command in Delhi on the issue of reservations, said that the top brass had told him to give justice to everyone who needed it. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai met BJP president JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday in Delhi and discussed various issues …

Karnataka CM Bommai meets Shah, asked to go \'aggressive\' on quotas
2 years ago

Karnataka CM Bommai meets Shah, asked to go \'aggressive\' on quotas

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Basavraj Bommai, who met Union home minister Amit Shah here on Monday, is all set to go all out on the quota issue as the Assembly elections draw near. However, the ruling party seemed to be controlling the narrative with BJP leaders leading the Panchamasali Lingayat community agitation, demanding a higher share in reservations. While …

CM Bommai to visit Delhi to meet Nadda, also top advocate on Maha border dispute
2 years, 1 month ago

CM Bommai to visit Delhi to meet Nadda, also top advocate on Maha border dispute

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said he will be visiting New Delhi to meet BJP national President J P Nadda, and also will have discussions with a senior advocate in the Supreme Court regarding the legal battle with Maharashtra over the border dispute. "I'm going to Delhi, where I expect to meet Nadda, I'm yet to get …

Cabinet expansion after Gujarat polls, says Bommai
2 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet expansion after Gujarat polls, says Bommai

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said the Cabinet expansion will be taken up as per the advice of the BJP high command after the Gujarat elections. The Chief Minister told presspersons in Shivamogga on Friday that he would meet the party high command after the Gujarat elections on the issue of Cabinet expansion. There was speculation that the Chief Minister …

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely after Gujarat polls, hints CM Bommai
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely after Gujarat polls, hints CM Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Gadag : Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday indicated that the expansion of his Cabinet is likely after Gujarat Assembly polls. "Cabinet expansion.I have already spoken.our leadership is a bit busy with the Gujarat elections, as soon as it is over they will call me," Bommai said in response to a question. Bommai has been under intense pressure for …

Udupi BJP gearing up for CM’s programmes on November 7
2 years, 2 months ago

Udupi BJP gearing up for CM’s programmes on November 7

The Hindu  

Udupi district BJP president Kuyiladi Suresh Nayak on Thursday said that the party is gearing up for two major events of Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai on November 7 in the district. Speaking to reporters in Udupi, Mr. Nayak said that Mr. Bommai will also attend “Hiriya Patrakartara Shathamanotsava Samsmarane” organised by Kannada daily, Udayavani, at the MGM College in Udupi …

Travelling to Delhi soon, wait and watch whether cabinet expansion or rejig: Bommai
2 years, 2 months ago

Travelling to Delhi soon, wait and watch whether cabinet expansion or rejig: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Chitradurga: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said he will soon be travelling to New Delhi to meet BJP central leadership to discuss the cabinet exercise, but maintained suspense on whether it will be expansion or reshuffle of the Ministry. Asked whether leaders who had resigned from the Ministry following certain allegations will be inducted into the Ministry as …

Bommai to discuss cabinet expansion with BJP high command
2 years, 2 months ago

Bommai to discuss cabinet expansion with BJP high command

Deccan Chronicle  

BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said he would visit New Delhi to discuss about the cabinet expansion with the BJP national president and other senior leaders. The MLAs want the party to give a green signal for the cabinet expansion at the earliest as the Assembly elections are just a few months away. Speaking to reporters at the Sambra Airport …

No chief minister change in Karnataka, says minister Ashoka
2 years, 4 months ago

No chief minister change in Karnataka, says minister Ashoka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Accusing the opposition Congress of unnecessarily raking up the issue of Karnataka Chief Minister replacement, to cover up the rift within, senior BJP leader and Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Wednesday challenged the grand old party to name its CM candidate for 2023 assembly polls. Ruling out Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's replacement, he said BJP's top leadership including Prime …

BJP Leaders Rule Out Change of Guard in K'taka; Congress Calls Bommai 'Puppet CM'
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP Leaders Rule Out Change of Guard in K'taka; Congress Calls Bommai 'Puppet CM'

News 18  

With speculation in some quarters about overhaul in Karnataka BJP, including replacement of the Chief Minister, once again coming to the fore, Opposition Congress on Tuesday took a dig at Basavaraj Bommai by calling him a "Puppet CM" even as some ruling party leaders ruled out the possibility of a leadership-change. The principal Opposition party, claiming that the ruling party …

A year of delicate balancing act for Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 5 months ago

A year of delicate balancing act for Basavaraj Bommai

The Hindu  

As the BJP government led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai completes one year on Thursday, with a grand convention being held to mark the anniversary, the impending Assembly elections nine months from now appear to be weighing heavily on the minds of State leaders rather than a sense of joy. Mr. Bommai, who was one of the few leaders who …

Karnataka CM to visit Delhi, sparks plans of cabinet rejig before 2023 election
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM to visit Delhi, sparks plans of cabinet rejig before 2023 election

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will visit Delhi Monday and Tuesday next week attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new president of India - which will likely be the BJP's nominee Droupadi Murmu, who has a sizeable lead over the opposition front candidate Yashwant Sinha in vote-counting Thursday afternoon. Read: K'taka CM in Delhi for Murmu nomination, says no plan …

K'taka CM in Delhi for Murmu nomination, says no plan to discuss cabinet rejig
2 years, 6 months ago

K'taka CM in Delhi for Murmu nomination, says no plan to discuss cabinet rejig

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who arrived here on Thursday, said he has no plans to meet the top BJP leadership during the trip to discuss the long-pending cabinet rejig in the state. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in New Delhi on Friday, June 17, 2022. The chief minister reached here to be present during the filing of nominations by …

Bommai’s Delhi visit triggers fresh speculations on Cabinet rejig
2 years, 6 months ago

Bommai’s Delhi visit triggers fresh speculations on Cabinet rejig

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai’s sudden New Delhi visit scheduled for Thursday, his second this month, has sparked off speculation in political circles, especially within the ruling BJP, about the much-awaited expansion or reshuffle of his cabinet. According to the tour programme released by his office, the chief minister would reach New Delhi on Thursday afternoon and return Friday evening. …

CM Bommai holds consultations with BJP leadership on RS, Legislative Council polls
2 years, 7 months ago

CM Bommai holds consultations with BJP leadership on RS, Legislative Council polls

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who paid a sudden visit to Delhi sparking off speculation in political circles, on Saturday said there was no discussion with the BJP's central leadership on Cabinet rejig or expansion. "I have given details about the decision taken regarding the Rajya Sabha election candidates," the Chief Minister said. Regarding the "delay" in carrying …

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to take part in BJP core committee meeting with senior leaders
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to take part in BJP core committee meeting with senior leaders

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is scheduled to take part in a BJP core committee meeting with other senior BJP leaders on Saturday, May 14. While talking to reporters, CM Bommai said that all the party’s senior leaders are going to take part in the conference. "Today all our party's senior leaders are coming, including our in-charge Arun Singh, Santosh …

Karnataka CM Bommai Meets Amit Shah Likely To Finalise On Cabinet Expansion
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai Meets Amit Shah Likely To Finalise On Cabinet Expansion

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Hopes of cabinet aspirants in Karnataka soared high after Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital on Wednesday. Sources in the BJP stated that the meeting was held to finalise the list of candidates and to take a final call on crucial issues such as according cabinet berths to former Chief Minister …

Karnataka CM Bommai to Likely to Discuss Cabinet Expansion or Rejig with Amit Shah on May 3
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai to Likely to Discuss Cabinet Expansion or Rejig with Amit Shah on May 3

News 18  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai who is under pressure to expand or rejig his cabinet at the earliest, ahead of the Assembly polls next year, on Friday said he would try to discuss in this regard with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is scheduled to visit the city on May 3. Speaking to reporters here, Bommai said he is …

Karnataka: 'BJP top brass to take call on Cabinet expansion', says Basavaraj Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka: 'BJP top brass to take call on Cabinet expansion', says Basavaraj Bommai

Firstpost  

Karnataka is scheduled to go to the polls next year, for which Bommai has blown the bugle in the Vijayanagar convention on Sunday Bengaluru: Amid the demands for the Cabinet expansion ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections next year, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that a meeting on the matter will be held in New Delhi in which …

Karnataka CM Bommai says BJP top brass to take call on Cabinet expansion
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai says BJP top brass to take call on Cabinet expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Amid the demands for the Cabinet expansion ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections next year, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that a meeting on the matter will be held in New Delhi in which the party high command will take the decision. Earlier on Sunday, during his two-day visit to the state, Nadda held a meeting with …

Karnataka cabinet reshuffle or expansion after Delhi visit, says CM Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka cabinet reshuffle or expansion after Delhi visit, says CM Bommai

India TV News  

Highlights The High command has to give directions on my visit, Bommai said Nadda assured that he would inform after conducting a meeting in this regard, Bommai said The statement of Bommai proved to be a dampener for cabinet berth aspirants Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that a final decision on cabinet expansion will be taken only …

Further discussion on Karnataka cabinet rejig to be held next week: Bommai
2 years, 9 months ago

Further discussion on Karnataka cabinet rejig to be held next week: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said he held a broad discussion on the issue of his cabinet rejig with BJP National President J P Nadda, and further discussion will be held next week. Nadda has said further discussion would be held during his visit to Karnataka for the state party executive committee meeting," he said. After …

Karnataka CM Bommai avoids open discussion on cabinet rejig, ahead of Delhi visit
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai avoids open discussion on cabinet rejig, ahead of Delhi visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A day ahead of his planned visit to New Delhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said he would not like to have any open discussion regarding the much awaited expansion or reshuffle of his cabinet. Responding to a question on possible discussion with the BJP high command regarding expansion or reshuffle of his cabinet, during the Delhi …

K'taka CM Bommai Appoints District In-charge Ministers, Keeps Bengaluru Urban to Himself
2 years, 11 months ago

K'taka CM Bommai Appoints District In-charge Ministers, Keeps Bengaluru Urban to Himself

News 18  

Almost six months into his government coming to office, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday allocated districts among the Ministers of his Cabinet, of which they will be in-charge, while keeping the key Bengaluru urban district with himself. While at least two senior ministers- Revenue Minister R Ashoka and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy have not …

CM Bommai says BJP leadership to decide on Karnataka cabinet rejig
2 years, 11 months ago

CM Bommai says BJP leadership to decide on Karnataka cabinet rejig

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With pressure mounting on him to expand or rejig his cabinet, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday indicated that he is waiting for the BJP leadership's consent on going ahead with the exercise, and was also trying to bring it to their notice. Ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls, there is pressure mounting on the Chief Minister to …

Haryana cabinet expansion: CM Khattar gears up to induct two ministers
3 years ago

Haryana cabinet expansion: CM Khattar gears up to induct two ministers

Firstpost  

After the two MLAs take oath, the strength of council of ministers will go up to 14, including the chief minister, which is the upper limit Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will expand his Cabinet on Tuesday, inducting an MLA each from his party BJP and ally Jannayak Janta Party. In the second expansion to be carried out …

Karnataka CM Bommai Meets State BJP Leaders as Bitcoin Scam Casts Shadow; Congress Seeks Probe
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka CM Bommai Meets State BJP Leaders as Bitcoin Scam Casts Shadow; Congress Seeks Probe

News 18  

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa amid the opposition allegations that the BJP government was not doing enough to probe the alleged Bitcoin scam. Soon after the meeting, he told reporters that Modi had asked him not to worry and to work with loyalty and boldness in the interest of the people “and rest …

Balineni welcomes CM's plan to replace entire cabinet
3 years, 3 months ago

Balineni welcomes CM's plan to replace entire cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: The speculation over Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s plans to replace his Cabinet with new faces seems to have some validity going by the speech of minister for energy and forests Balineni Srinivasa Reddy in Ongole on Saturday. “I said that the party is more important to me than the ministerial berth when Jagan Mohan Reddy spoke about …

Karnataka portfolio allocation: CM Bommai keeps finance; core MLAs get prime berths
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka portfolio allocation: CM Bommai keeps finance; core MLAs get prime berths

India TV News  

Four days after 29 ministers took oath Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday allocated cabinet portfolios. Former deputy chief minister and senior Dalit leader Govind Karajol has been allotted the much sought-after Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio. Another senior leader from former Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa's Shivamogga district has been allotted Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. Among those in …

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