“Have any BJP leaders ever been assassinated for the cause of this nation?” Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
5 years, 7 months ago

“Have any BJP leaders ever been assassinated for the cause of this nation?” Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Op India  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah has stoked a controversy after he made an insensitive remark questioning whether anyone from the BJP has ever been assassinated for the cause of the nation, reports TV9 News. While targetting the BJP, Siddaramaiah went on to make insensitive remarks against the BJP leaders claiming that not even a single leader from the BJP has been assassinated for the cause of the nation. Have any BJP leaders ever been assassinated for the cause of this nation,” said former CM Siddaramaiah at a rally in Kalburgi. Former CM Siddaramaiah was speaking at a by-election rally at Chincholi of Kalburgi district, Karnataka, when he launched a personal attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders.

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'Conspiracy to murder me', says arrested Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi | What's the case
3 weeks ago

'Conspiracy to murder me', says arrested Karnataka BJP leader CT Ravi | What's the case

Hindustan Times  

While an explosive Parliament Winter Session kept the Bharatiya Janata Party and its rival Congress clashing, another row erupted between the two parties parallelly over the arrest of BJP MLC CT Ravi in Karnataka. Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi was arrested on Thursday after an FIR was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar …

'Abusing power as CM': Karnataka BJP chief hits back at Siddaramaiah on corruption allegations
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to unseat him
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1 month, 3 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 …

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations of corruption of about Rs 700 crore by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka through the excise department, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah threw a challenge at the Prime Minister to prove his allegations. If not proved, the Chief Minister questioned the Prime Minister “Will he retire or quit from the Prime Minister’s …

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
2 months ago

'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing probe in the MUDA site allotment case, will resign soon. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra Both Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress national President M Mallikarjun Kharge are also aware as to when the CM will quit, he said. He termed Siddaramaiah's reported recent …

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case
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2 months ago

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar praises Siddaramaiah for appearing before Lokayukta in MUDA case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubbali: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday commended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for cooperating with the law by appearing before the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru regarding the MUDA case. Meanwhile, Karnataka State Minister MB Patil confirmed that CM Siddaramaiah fully cooperated with the Lokayukta Police and dismissed BJP protests as mere "drama." The Lokayukta investigation into the MUDA scam …

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy
2 months ago

Karnataka CM Accuses BJP of Dynastic Politics Hypocrisy

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its hypocrisy in fielding Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Ministers Basavaraj and SR Bommai. He questioned the BJP-JD(S) alliance and alleged that the party's leaders indulge in corruption and amass wealth while in power. Siddaramaiah challenged the record of BJP state president BY Vijayendra, accusing him of …

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP workers stage protests demanding Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation after HC verdict

Hindustan Times  

BJP workers on Tuesday staged protests in several parts of Karnataka demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, hours after the Karnataka High Court dismissed his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The protests were organised in Siddaramaiah's home district of Mysuru, Hubballi …

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 is more confident about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's resignation: BJP's R Ashoka
4 months 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 …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP, JDS plotting to undermine Congress government

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA case was a conspiracy by BJP and JDS to destabilise the Congress government by targeting him personally. “Investigations against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, former ministers Janardhana Reddy, Murugesh Nirani and Shashikala Jolle were completed, but the governor did not give permission to file …

Karnataka: BJP announces statewide protests, demands CM’s resignation
4 months, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka Governor assassinating Constitution of India: Minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor assassinating Constitution of India: Minister

The Hindu  

Taking exception to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s sanctioning prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah for alleged irregularities in the allotment of MUDA sites, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said that the Governor is assassinating the Constitution of India by acting as a puppet at the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking to mediapersons …

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Minister criticises Governor over prosecution sanction against CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

MANGALURE: Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has criticized Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot for granting prosecution sanction against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Rao accused the governor of "stooping low" and claimed that this action is part of a larger BJP strategy to destabilize elected governments in the country. Rao contended that Siddaramaiah has …

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 …

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Speakers at a discussion organised by Karnataka State Backward Classes Forum slammed the BJP and Janata Dal for ‘’targeting’’ Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites. Janagere Venkataramaiah, writer, who delivered the inaugural address said that the forces of communalism and casteism as represented by the BJP and the JD had …

'Four people arrested, ₹85.25 crore recovered': CM Siddaramaiah on Valmiki Corp Scam
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Four people arrested, ₹85.25 crore recovered': CM Siddaramaiah on Valmiki Corp Scam

Hindustan Times  

On the alleged scam of Valmiki Corporation, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah said on Friday that four persons have been arrested and around ₹85 crores and 25 lakhs have been seized and recovered by SIT. Addressing media persons, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, " ₹187.33 crores has been looted or defrauded by the many people involved in this scam. READ | …

BJP's Amit Malviya draws ire over remarks on assassination of Congress leaders
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP's Amit Malviya draws ire over remarks on assassination of Congress leaders

Hindustan Times  

A BJP functionary courted controversy on Monday by saying that Congress leaders were assassinated “for the political decisions they took”, triggering a backlash from the grand old party. During a television debate on the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump, Amit Malviya, the IT cell head of the Bharatiya Janata Party, claimed that the Congress leaders, and particularly …

Rahul Gandhi Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Help Those Affected By Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal
8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Help Those Affected By Prajwal Revanna Sex Scandal

ABP News  

In a scathing letter addressed to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the alleged inaction of senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, regarding the Prajwal Revanna obscene video case. Gandhi expressed deep shock upon learning that Home Minister Amit Shah was allegedly informed by G. Devaraje Gowda about Prajwal Revanna's …

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying the interests of Karnataka
9 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying the interests of Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the BJP leadership and the Union government of “betraying” the interests of seven crore Kannadigas by denying them their due share of funds to take up drought relief measures. While nearly ₹36,000 crore has been spent this year for the implementation of the five guarantee schemes, more than ₹52,000 crore had been earmarked in …

CM Siddaramaiah asks voters to reject BJP for its lies and divisive tactics
10 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah asks voters to reject BJP for its lies and divisive tactics

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked voters to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party for its ‘lies and divisive tactics’. Speaking at an event to lay the foundation stone of Kottalagi Ammajeshwari lift irrigation project in Athani on Wednesday, he said that the BJP had no constructive agenda and its leaders were only engaged in telling lies to the people and dividing …

‘No need to learn patriotism from BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
10 months, 1 week ago

‘No need to learn patriotism from BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Claiming that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party did not participate in the country's freedom struggle, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said "we don't need to learn patriotism from the BJP." Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru Replying to the debate on the budget in the Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "RSS did not participate in the …

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 …

‘No revenge or appeasement’: CM Siddaramaiah defends Srikant Poojari's arrest
1 year ago

‘No revenge or appeasement’: CM Siddaramaiah defends Srikant Poojari's arrest

New Indian Express  

Hitting out at the BJP, the CM said if those involved in criminal activities claim to be protectors of religion and indulge in murder and extortion, will BJP leaders support them too? ‘Stop playing politics in name of God and religion’ Siddaramaiah also slammed the BJP for defending the arrest of a person facing cases and asked them to stop …

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 …

Cm Siddaramaiah Asks BJP MLA To Take Corruption Charge to a Logical End
1 year ago

Cm Siddaramaiah Asks BJP MLA To Take Corruption Charge to a Logical End

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to take his allegations to a logical end against BJP senior leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s government of indulging in about Rs 40,000 crore corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic and wanted Yatnal to submit documents in his possession to retired Justice Nagmohan Das who …

Siddaramaiah directs steps to set up special court to try Gauri Lankesh, Kalburgi killings
1 year, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah directs steps to set up special court to try Gauri Lankesh, Kalburgi killings

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday directed officials to initiate measures to set up a special court to try the killings of Gauri Lankesh and M M Kalburgi for speedy disposal of the matters. The left-leaning Lankesh, a journalist was killed in September, 2017 here allegedly by the same gang which had shot dead famous litterateur Kalburgi 2 years earlier …

BJP, JD(S) attack Siddaramaiah over remarks to raise grants for Muslim community
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, JD(S) attack Siddaramaiah over remarks to raise grants for Muslim community

Hindustan Times  

Leaders from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-Secular JD on Tuesday launched an attack on chief minister Siddaramaiah over his recent remarks at a convention of Muslim religious leaders in Hubballi, where he announced that he would ensure increased grants for the Muslim community. Siddaramaiah Former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday accused …

PM Modi's call against caste politics an incitement to oppose reservation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi's call against caste politics an incitement to oppose reservation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the former's clarion call against caste politics in his Dussehra address was an incitement to oppose reservation on the lines of caste. READ | ‘One who does not know how to dance blames the stage’: Karnataka CM reacts to Kumaraswamy's allegations Addressing a huge …

'If Karnataka is left like this, one day Bin Laden, Kasab's photos will be exhibited': CT Ravi
1 year, 3 months ago

'If Karnataka is left like this, one day Bin Laden, Kasab's photos will be exhibited': CT Ravi

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi on Wednesday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka saying that if Karnataka is left the way it is being run, someday photos like Bin Laden, Hussain, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Kasab will be exhibited in the state. "If Karnataka is left like this, one day Bin Laden, Hussain, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Kasab's photos will …

'Even my corpse will not go to BJP', says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Kumaraswamy's claim
1 year, 3 months ago

'Even my corpse will not go to BJP', says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Kumaraswamy's claim

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said even his "corpse" will not go to the BJP. While speaking to reporters, he said that throughout his political life, he has fought communal forces, he might have met BJP leaders, but that doesn't mean that he has sacrificed his ideologies. My political life itself is for secularism and I have been fighting against communal …

’Rift wide open’: Senior Congress leader Hariprasad attacks CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 4 months ago

’Rift wide open’: Senior Congress leader Hariprasad attacks CM Siddaramaiah

Live Mint  

Senior Congress figure B.K. He expressed his dissatisfaction over the Congress party's choice for the Chief Minister's post and the Deputy Chief Minister's post, particularly highlighting the exclusion of Dalit leader G. Parameshwara and ST leader Satish Jarkiholi. Hariprasad also taunted party leaders for invoking the legacy of former Chief Minister Devaraj Urs, emphasizing that mere association with his car …

"I know how to make or bring down CM," Congress leader BK Hariprasad takes dig at CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 5 months ago

"I know how to make or bring down CM," Congress leader BK Hariprasad takes dig at CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

An alleged video of Senior Congress leader and MLC BK Hariprasad expressing outrage against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has gone viral on social media platforms. "I know how to make or bring down CM," Congress leader BK Hariprasad In the purported video, BK Hariprasad could be heard saying, "I know how to make CM and how to bring him down. …

BJP is uncivilised & anti-democracy: Siddaramaiah on BJP MLAs’ conduct in Karnataka assembly
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP is uncivilised & anti-democracy: Siddaramaiah on BJP MLAs’ conduct in Karnataka assembly

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday called BJP MLAs "uncivilised" for tearing up copies of bills and the agenda and throwing it at Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani who was presiding over the assembly session. READ | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launches registration for 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme Siddaramaiah said the prime minister often spoke of ‘Congress-Mukt Bharat’ but the Congress will never …

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 …

‘No BJP leader has lost their life due to terrorism’: Siddaramaiah on Rajiv Gandhi's death anniversary
1 year, 7 months ago

‘No BJP leader has lost their life due to terrorism’: Siddaramaiah on Rajiv Gandhi's death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday hit out at the BJP for claiming that Congress supports terrorism despite the assassination of party leaders like Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. After paying tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 32nd death anniversary, the newly-elected CM slammed PM Modi’s statements on terrorism and added that no BJP worker has ‘ever …

Who Is Siddaramaiah? Mass Leader And Nine-Time MLA Set To Become Karnataka CM For Second Time
1 year, 7 months ago

Who Is Siddaramaiah? Mass Leader And Nine-Time MLA Set To Become Karnataka CM For Second Time

ABP News  

A mass leader, Siddaramaiah will become the chief minister of Karnataka for the second time as he edges out Shivakumar for the top post. Siddaramaiah, currently 75 years old, became a member of the Indian National Congress in 2006, following his dismissal from the JD party led by former Prime Minister Deve Gowda. He was appointed as the head of …

Siddaramaiah forced Congress MLAs to resign in 2019: BJP’s K Sudhakar
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah forced Congress MLAs to resign in 2019: BJP’s K Sudhakar

Hindustan Times  

Keshava Sudhakar, who was among the lawmakers whose resignations led to the Congress-Janata Dal government’s fall in Karnataka in 2019, on Wednesday blamed former chief minister Siddaramaiah for forcing them to quit. BJP MLA K Sudhakar In a series of tweets, Sudhakar questioned can Siddaramaiah deny he had no implicit or explicit role in prompting 14 Congress lawmakers to resign. …

2 leaders from BJP blame Siddaramaiah for quitting Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

2 leaders from BJP blame Siddaramaiah for quitting Congress

The Hindu  

The ongoing tussle for the Chief Minister’s post between Congress leaders D.K. Leaders say they were ‘pushed’ In separate tweets, Mr. Sudhakar and Mr. Somashekhar, who went on to become Ministers after joining the BJP, suggested that Mr. Siddaramaiah’s stand against the then coalition government pushed them towards deciding to quit the Congress. Mr. Sudhakar, who lost the Assembly elections …

Siddaramaiah was behind fall of Congress-JDS govt in 2019, says BJP leader
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah was behind fall of Congress-JDS govt in 2019, says BJP leader

India Today  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and MLA, Dr Sudhakar, has claimed Siddaramaiah was behind the fall of the Congress-JD government in 2019. Alleging that Siddaramaiah did not pay heed to the problems of his MLAs, Sudhakar took to Twitter and said, “During the JDS-Cong coalition govt in 2018, whenever MLAs went to the then Coordination Committee Chairman Shri Siddaramaiah with their …

Siddaramaiah's PM hope for Rahul Gandhi in 2024 after Karnataka mandate
1 year, 7 months ago

Siddaramaiah's PM hope for Rahul Gandhi in 2024 after Karnataka mandate

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday hoped that Rahul Gandhi becomes the prime minister of the country in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections after Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat in the Karnataka Assembly Election 2023. Siddaramaiah said Karnataka result is a mandate against PM Modi, Amit Shah and JP Nadda. "I hope all non-BJP parties come together and see that BJP is …

Modi mentions Siddaramaiah's viral video at Karnataka rally: 'slapping his own'
1 year, 9 months ago

Modi mentions Siddaramaiah's viral video at Karnataka rally: 'slapping his own'

Hindustan Times  

While making a strong pitch for the return of the BJP government in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mentioned an incident where senior Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah allegedly slapped his supporter who had come to meet him. Speaking at the rally held to mark the culmination of the BJP's statewide 'Vijay Sankalpa Yatre' ahead of …

‘Get the gun…’: Siddaramaiah reacts to Karnataka minister's ‘appeal to kill’
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Get the gun…’: Siddaramaiah reacts to Karnataka minister's ‘appeal to kill’

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday said he is ‘not surprised’ by state education minister C N Ashwathnarayan's ‘appeal to kill’ him at a public gathering in the state’s Mandya district. On Wednesday, Ashwathnarayan urged people to ‘fiinish off’ Siddaramaiah in the same way two Vokkalinga chieftains Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda killed Tipu Sultan, …

'Not even my dead body...': Congress's Siddaramaiah on joining BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

'Not even my dead body...': Congress's Siddaramaiah on joining BJP

India Today  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he won't join the BJP, even if they promise to make him President or Prime Minister of the country. Siddaramaiah, who has been nursing chief ministerial ambitions, was taking a dig at HD Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal Secular as its MLAs had defected to BJP, bringing an end to the Congress-JDS government in the state. …

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Terming Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a “villain”, the Karnataka unit president of Bharatiya Janata Party Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday attacked Siddaramaiah over holding Tipu jayathi in the state. Delivering the speech at the “Janasankalpa Yatra” organised in Srirangapatna town of Mandya district, Kateel said the voters of Badami Assembly seat have rejected Siddaramaiah for which …

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?
2 years, 4 months ago

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?

The Hindu  

The success of the mega birthday event of the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, seems to have, at least for now, convinced the warring factions in the Congress to bury their differences. To drive home the point of collective leadership, Mr. Gandhi showered praises on Mr. Siddaramaiah’s five-year governance as well as Mr. Shivakumar’s organisational …

No infighting in Congress, only created by media: Siddaramaiah
3 years, 6 months ago

No infighting in Congress, only created by media: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

There is no fight among Congress leaders in Karnataka and it has only been created by the media, said former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday. Siddaramaiah attacked the media over reports about the political leaders discussing chief ministerial candidates Attacking the media over reports about the political leaders discussing chief ministerial candidates, Siddaramaiah said, "There is no infighting in Congress …

Siddaramaiah: The antagonising protagonist
5 years, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah: The antagonising protagonist

Live Mint  

Every election defeat had somehow managed to make former chief minister of Karnataka a tad bit more powerful within the Congress. With no leader within the party to match his stature and political acumen, Siddaramaiah has enjoyed a free run, bulldozing his way to hold the reins of a faction-hit party struggling to make a comeback in Karnataka that it …

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