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 out the Cabinet expansion, Bommai said it was the internal matter of the BJP. When he was reminded about his statement earlier this month that it would be done shortly, Bommai said, "I did say that the cabinet expansion will take place in two to three days but in the meantime, the Supreme Court verdict on the BBMP elections, which we were waiting for, came."

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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 …

Karnataka BJP may field ex-CMs Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai in LS polls
10 months ago

Karnataka BJP may field ex-CMs Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai in LS polls

Hindustan Times  

BJP that has plans to win big time in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, may field two of its former Chief Ministers -- Basavaraj Bommai and Jagadish Shettar, who come from the dominant Lingayat community, counted by the party as its core vote-base. Karnataka BJP may field ex-CMs Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai in LS polls Giving indications …

Bommai to be interim LoP in Karnataka assembly, says BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

Bommai to be interim LoP in Karnataka assembly, says BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, in a late night decision on Monday, stated that former chief minister Basvaraj Bommai will be interim leader of the party in Karnataka legislative assembly till a formal leader of opposition is decided, a party leaders said. After a meeting with BJP president JP Nadda and home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Sunday, former chief …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka Election Result: CM Bommai Concedes Defeat, Says Will Introspect & Bounce Back in 2024
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Election Result: CM Bommai Concedes Defeat, Says Will Introspect & Bounce Back in 2024

News 18  

Conceding the BJP’s defeat in Karnataka elections 2023, outgoing Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the party will introspect and bounce back in time for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. PM Narendra Modi’s campaign juggernaut since April 29 moved steadily ahead with as many as 18 mega public meetings and six road shows. A number of BJP leaders, including party …

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai accepts defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai accepts defeat

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state has not been able to meet its goals, and that - once the results are announced - the party will perform an in-depth examination. The party will accept the election outcome and will use it as an opportunity to learn, according to CM Bommai who …

Karnataka Assembly polls: Congress set to form new govt, CM Bommai admits defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Assembly polls: Congress set to form new govt, CM Bommai admits defeat

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The exit poll predictions proved to be true in Karnataka as the trends indicate a big win for the Congress party in the state. Meanwhile, the credit for Congress' big win goes to the party president Mallikarjun Kharge whose planning, campaign and formulas helped the party to wrest power from the BJP. Karnataka votes against Modi, says Siddaramaiah Responding …

Karnataka Poll: CM Bommai junks pre-polls surveys giving Cong an edge, exudes confidence in BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Poll: CM Bommai junks pre-polls surveys giving Cong an edge, exudes confidence in BJP

Hindustan Times  

Junking pre-poll surveys giving opposition Congress an edge in the May 10 Assembly elections in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday exuded confidence his party BJP will retain power with a "comfortable majority" and without the JD' support. Bommai also alleged the Congress has taken the election discourse to a "very low level". Dismissing the Congress' 40 …

Bommai will continue as Karnataka CM, says Fadnavis
1 year, 8 months ago

Bommai will continue as Karnataka CM, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will continue on the post for another term after the upcoming assembly elections, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday, even as the party is yet to make an announcement in this regard. Addressing a press conference in Vijayapura, Devendra Fadnavis said owing to the “best” governance …

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 …

BJP yet to finalise Karnataka candidate list. Rigorous selection or internal strife?
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP yet to finalise Karnataka candidate list. Rigorous selection or internal strife?

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has adopted an elaborate as well as a unique model of four-tier “selection before election” of its candidates for the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka. In the last few days, around 22,000 BJP functionaries spread across the 224 Assembly segments have “voted” for either one or a maximum of three ‘best candidates’ in a secret …

Karnataka Election: Amit Shah Rules Out Alliance with JD(S); BJP Confident of Returning to Power with Absolute Majority
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Election: Amit Shah Rules Out Alliance with JD(S); BJP Confident of Returning to Power with Absolute Majority

News 18  

The schedule for much-awaited Karnataka assembly elections have been announced by the Election Commission of India. Among the key announcements made by CEC Rajiv Kumar was the vote-from-home service that will be available for the first time in the Karnataka assembly elections for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Earlier in the day, EC’s poll notification threw CM Bommai’s and …

Karnataka polls: Bommai to chair BJP campaign committee
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka polls: Bommai to chair BJP campaign committee

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Karnataka CM Basvaraj Bommai is poised to chair the Bharatiya Janata Party campaign committee for the upcoming state Assembly polls, a list released by the party's central unit said on Friday. Apart from Bommai, the campaign committee will have the veteran leader and former Chief Minister of State BS Yediyurappa Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, A Narayanaswamy, party's state …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 CM Bommai sounds poll bugle for 2023 elections
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai sounds poll bugle for 2023 elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayanagar: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai sounded the poll bugle for the 2023 Assembly elections on Sunday and said that the party will seek a positive mandate from farmers, women and weaker sections for the good governance provided by the state government. The Congress government compromised with even the security of the country by indulging in scams in defence purchases …

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 …

Who's Who in Bommai's Cabinet: Portfolios Allocated, Turncoats Retain Their Say
3 years, 5 months ago

Who's Who in Bommai's Cabinet: Portfolios Allocated, Turncoats Retain Their Say

News 18  

Three days after they were sworn in, the 29 cabinet ministers in Karnataka got their portfolios. One of them, Anand Singh — who had been given portfolios like Tourism and Environment earlier but whose portfolios were changed in January last — managed to get back his earlier portfolio, while KC Narayana Gowda, who was the sports and youth empowerment minister …

Karnataka Cabinet expansion likely on Wednesday: CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet expansion likely on Wednesday: CM Basavaraj Bommai

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said cabinet expansion can take place most likely on Wednesday if the list is finalised in a meeting with the BJP central leadership later during the day. The chief minister, who reached the national capital late on Sunday night, said the cabinet exercise will be done in a balanced way keeping in mind …

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Could Take Place Within Next Week, Says Bommai After Meeting PM, BJP Top Brass
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Could Take Place Within Next Week, Says Bommai After Meeting PM, BJP Top Brass

News 18  

On his first visit to Delhi after becoming chief minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP top brass after which he said the expansion of the state Cabinet could take place within the next week keeping in view the rising Covid cases and floods in some districts. The prime minister has assured …

Karnataka CM Bommai hints at cabinet expansion next week after meeting PM Modi
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai hints at cabinet expansion next week after meeting PM Modi

India TV News  

Basavaraj Bommai, after being appointed as Karnataka Chief Minister, made his first visit to Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP top leadership on Friday. Chief minister Bommai after meeting BJP's senior leaders hinted that the state cabinet expansion could happen likely by next week. On the Covid situation in the state, Bommai said that the prime minister asked …

New Karnataka CM Bommai meets PM
3 years, 5 months ago

New Karnataka CM Bommai meets PM

India TV News  

New Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday and held talks for nearly an hour. Bommai, who is on his first visit to Delhi after becoming the chief minister, met Modi at his residence in Delhi. Earlier in the day, Bommai called on Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad …

Karnataka CM in Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion with BJP top brass; Yediyurappa says won't interfere
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM in Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion with BJP top brass; Yediyurappa says won't interfere

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday reiterated that he will not intervene in the selection of ministers in the new Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Stating that he will continue to work towards strengthening the party, the veteran BJP leader said that his successor and new Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is free to pick his …

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 …

Karnataka CM Bommai: Cabinet expansion in 2-3 days, only after my Delhi visit
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai: Cabinet expansion in 2-3 days, only after my Delhi visit

India TV News  

Indicating that expansion of his cabinet may take some time, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said he will discuss it with the party's central leadership and decide in the days to come. Bommai, who was elected as the new leader of the BJP legislature party on Tuesday, following B S Yediyurappa's resignation, took oath as the Chief Minister …

Bommai remains tight lipped on new cabinet, says decision after Delhi visit
3 years, 5 months ago

Bommai remains tight lipped on new cabinet, says decision after Delhi visit

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: After Basavaraj Bommai’s appointment as Karnataka chief minister, speculations have now begun on the cabinet posts. On Wednesday, when asked about the cabinet expansion, Bommai said that decision would be taken after his visit to New Delhi. We will make a decision after they have left.” He also clarified that during his first visit to Delhi he will be …

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