Karnataka CM Resigns Latest News Updates: Yediyurappa's constituency Shikaripura shuts down as mark of protest
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM Resigns Latest News Updates: Yediyurappa's constituency Shikaripura shuts down as mark of protest

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3:39 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Karnataka CM Resigns Latest News LATEST Updates Delhi’s autocracy decides CMs: Congress on resignation of Yediyurappa The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over BS Yediyurappa’s resignation as Karnataka chief minister, and said he is yet another “victim” of the PM who has a record of allegedly forcing retirements of senior BJP leaders. Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala charged that it is Delhi’s autocracy that decides chief ministers and not the will of BJP’s MLA’s. B.S.Yediyurappa by Modi ji, dictating him to tender his resignation, makes him PM’s latest victim and member of the ‘forced retirement club’,” Surjewala charged on Twitter. “We now know that Delhi’s autocracy decides CM’s and not the will of BJP’s MLAs,” he further charged.

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Protester killed, another injured in alleged police firing in Manipur’s Jiribam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protester killed, another injured in alleged police firing in Manipur’s Jiribam

Hindustan Times  

One protester was killed and another injured in alleged police firing at Jiribam in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Sunday night even as the worsening situation prompted the state government to close educational institutions and extend a curfew for two days until Tuesday. Chief minister Biren Singh was also scheduled to meet BJP lawmakers at 6pm amid reports of brewing dissent …

BJP MLA Yatnal: Congress and BJP plotting to topple Siddaramaiah, Rs 1,200 crore allegedly set aside
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP MLA Yatnal: Congress and BJP plotting to topple Siddaramaiah, Rs 1,200 crore allegedly set aside

New Indian Express  

DAVANAGERE: BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday alleged that a conspiracy has been hatched to bring down the state government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and claimed that Rs 1,200 crore has been earmarked for the purpose. “I have information on this plot,” Yatnal claimed, adding that some sections within BJP are thinking of Operation Lotus, though the BJP …

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 …

BJP wants CM to resign, protests across Karnataka
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP wants CM to resign, protests across Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP leaders on Thursday staged protests across the state, demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation over the MUDA site allotment case, and action against Congress leaders who made objectionable comments against Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot. Former deputy chief minister and MLA Dr CN Ashwath Narayan said the CM should resign in the state’s interest, but is adamant about continuing …

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 …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

Hours after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the decision as ‘unconstitutional and against the law. In his first reaction after the Governor’s decision on August 17, Mr Siddaramaiah said he had not committed any mistake to warrant his resignation. The …

Opposition demands Karnataka CM’s resignation, claim vindication of stand on MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition demands Karnataka CM’s resignation, claim vindication of stand on MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Governor’s decision to accord sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam, has come as a shot in the arm for the Opposition, which has forced the Congress-led State government on the back foot with its attack on the alleged scam. This, a senior BJP leader said, would “weaken the moral …

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 …

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits
5 months ago

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits

The Hindu  

The padayatra of the Opposition BJP-JD gained political steam as it entered Ramanagara town on its second day on Sunday with leaders unleashing a virulent attack at the Congress government. The parties aim to create awareness on alleged irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. and MUDA and diversion of funds meant for SC/ST welfare, Upping the …

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics
6 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Sarkari parivar’: Rahul Gandhi jabs PM Modi, BJP over dynasty politics

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, so often at the receiving end of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ‘parivarvaad’ jibes, on Tuesday hit out at the ruling party over the induction of several leaders with political background in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi's attack came two days after Prime Minister Modi, along with his ministers, took …

Election Results 2024: Modi must resign immediately: Mamata
7 months ago

Election Results 2024: Modi must resign immediately: Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should immediately resign "accepting the moral defeat" because he campaigned in the Lok Sabha polls claiming that the BJP would win over 400 seats but in reality, it failed to get a majority on its own. Addressing a press conference, Banerjee said she would try to ensure …

Drop Nagendra from Cabinet in view of officer’s suicide note, Vijayendra tells Siddaramaiah
7 months, 1 week ago

Drop Nagendra from Cabinet in view of officer’s suicide note, Vijayendra tells Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

An official of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation committing suicide leaving a note alleging corruption by Congress leaders proves that the Congress is a hallmark of corruption, BJP State president B.Y. The Congress came to power in the State after accusing the BJP of corruption, Mr. Vijayendra said and asked the Siddaramaiah-led government to show the same …

Siddaramaiah calls Shinde’s claims of destabilising Congress government ‘a daydream’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah calls Shinde’s claims of destabilising Congress government ‘a daydream’

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s remark that the Congress government in Karnataka will collapse on the lines of what happened in Maharashtra has been ridiculed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who has termed it a “daydream” of the BJP. Maintaining that the Congress-led INDIA bloc will win the Lok Sabha polls this time, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that it will not be …

Haryana political crisis: JJP writes to Governor seeking immediate floor test
8 months ago

Haryana political crisis: JJP writes to Governor seeking immediate floor test

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: JJP leader Dushyant Chautala has written to Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, saying the Nayab Singh Saini government no longer commands a majority and sought an immediate floor test.Three Independent MLAs had withdrawn their support to the Saini government in the state on Tuesday, reducing the Nayab Singh Saini government to a minority in the state assembly. "It is evident …

Vote INDIA Alliance to End Modi's Barbarian Rule: Sitaram Yechury
8 months ago

Vote INDIA Alliance to End Modi's Barbarian Rule: Sitaram Yechury

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Secularism and fundamental rights guaranteed to Indian citizens under the Constitution are facing a severe threat from Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, underlined CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury here on Wednesday. Campaigning in support of the INDIA alliance candidates in Tadepalli of Guntur district, Yechury said, “The Prime Minister’s latest remarks on Adani and Ambani are a sign …

BJP can’t be trusted, its manifesto is just a pack of lies: Mallikarjun Kharge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP can’t be trusted, its manifesto is just a pack of lies: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called the ruling Bharatiya Janata party’s manifesto as the “biggest jumla ” and dismissed it as “just empty jugglery of words”. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, he questioned the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government’s failure to address vital issues and deliver on previous poll promises. Could key figures like Maharashtra’s former Chief Minister …

BJP government systematically undermined Constitution and independent agencies, alleges Sitaram Yechury
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP government systematically undermined Constitution and independent agencies, alleges Sitaram Yechury

The Hindu  

The pillars of the Indian Constitution and independent agencies have been “systematically undermined” in the 10 years of the Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre, said CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury, here on Thursday. Speaking at an election campaign meeting at Purasawalkam organised to seek support for Chennai Central DMK candidate Dayanidhi Maran, Mr. Yechury said: “We are here …

'Congress run by Left lobby, party asked us to keep quiet on Sanatan insult': Rohan Gupta blasts Jairam Ramesh
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Congress run by Left lobby, party asked us to keep quiet on Sanatan insult': Rohan Gupta blasts Jairam Ramesh

India TV News  

Former Congress spokesperson Rohan Gupta on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, further underscoring a trend of prominent opposition figures defecting to the ruling party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Gupta hits out at Jairam Ramesh His latest decision comes days after he declined the Congress's offer to contest from the Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat, a stronghold …

‘There can be no comparison between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi’: Amit Shah
9 months, 1 week ago

‘There can be no comparison between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that there can never be a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been serving the nation for the last 23 years without taking a single leave, while Rahul Gandhi goes on a vacation at the onset of every summer. Union home minister Amit Shah While addressing Shakti Kendra Pramukh Sammelan …

Rahul Gandhi takes ’cheerharan’ jibe at Centre after new I-T notice — ’someday, BJP govt will change and then...’
9 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi takes ’cheerharan’ jibe at Centre after new I-T notice — ’someday, BJP govt will change and then...’

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that someday, the Bharatiya Janata Party -led government will change and then stern action would be taken against those who undermine the democracy. His statement came hours after the Income Tax department served a fresh notice of over ₹1,700 crore to the Congress for discrepancies in tax returns for previous years. The Congress leader also …

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa stirred controversy on Wednesday by saying that B Y Vijayendra, state BJP president, will step down from his position following the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4. The former state BJP chief also disclosed his intention to contest against Yediyurappa’s son, B Y Raghavendra, in the Shivamogga constituency. Eshwarappa, …

Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal & Kanhaiya Kumar booked by Assam Police, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal & Kanhaiya Kumar booked by Assam Police, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and Kanhaiya Kumar were booked on Tuesday by the Assam Police over charges of violence, provocation, damage to public property and assault on police personnel. “With reference to wanton acts of violence, provocation, damage to public property and assault on police personnel today by Cong members, a FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi, …

"BJP misused government money" in MP polls, alleges Congress' Jitu Patwari
1 year ago

"BJP misused government money" in MP polls, alleges Congress' Jitu Patwari

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal, December 27 : Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has alleged that the BJP has misused government money in the state polls, and the district party leaders have given a detailed report on it. HT Image "In the meeting, we spoke about the reasons for defeat, it is clear how much BJP has misused government money, and district admins …

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 13, 2023
1 year ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 13, 2023

The Hindu  

India and 152 other members vote overwhelmingly at U.N. General Assembly to demand a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war. LS clears Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry Assemblies The Lok Sabha passed two Bills to …

Congress Accuses BJP of Manipulating Lingayat Leaders, Targets BY Vijayendra
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress Accuses BJP of Manipulating Lingayat Leaders, Targets BY Vijayendra

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: The political tussle between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka continues to intensify as the Congress now levels allegations that the BJP is using leaders from the Lingayat community to further its agenda. Despite Vijayendra hailing from the Lingayat community, the Congress has portrayed him as a mere pawn in the BJP's political maneuvers. In a statement posted on …

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday appointed first-time lawmaker BY Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, as the president of its Karnataka unit, marking a generational shift in the critical southern province and underlining the continued influence of the Lingayat strongman even after his retirement. Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra …

MP: Scindia says no greed for CM post', credits Shivraj for development of MP
1 year, 2 months ago

MP: Scindia says no greed for CM post', credits Shivraj for development of MP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that he has no greed for chief minister’s post. He gave credit to chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for the transformation of Madhya Pradesh from a ‘Bimaru’ state to one of the developed states in the country. Addressing a series of public meetings in Datia, Bhander, Lahar and Mehegaon under Gwalior-Chambal …

Tamil Nadu: BJP delegation calls on Governor
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP delegation calls on Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The BJP delegation, led by former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, which came to Chennai to investigate and prepare a report on the alleged ‘atrocities and harassments’ on their party members, submitted a memorandum to Governor R N Ravi listing the false cases foisted on their cadre by the State’s law enforcement agencies. The delegation, comprising Sathyapal …

Can ‘Hanuman Bhakt’ Kailash Vijayvargiya Give 'Sanjeevani' to BJP in MP's Indore?
1 year, 2 months ago

Can ‘Hanuman Bhakt’ Kailash Vijayvargiya Give 'Sanjeevani' to BJP in MP's Indore?

News 18  

For 16 years, Indore Member of Parliament Kailash Vijayvargiya did not take grains in his meal. Reason: His solemn promise that he would build an ‘asht dhatu Hanuman statue’. Also, I thought my son would get a ticket, but my party has the ‘one family one ticket’ rule." पल्हर नगर कॉलोनी, इंदौर में भाजपा के महिला मोर्चा, अनुसूचित जाति मोर्चा, …

'Ghutnatek CM': Bihar's Monsoon Session Adjourned Amid Ruckus, BJP to March to Vidhan Sabha Tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

'Ghutnatek CM': Bihar's Monsoon Session Adjourned Amid Ruckus, BJP to March to Vidhan Sabha Tomorrow

News 18  

Amid protests on the streets of Patna and a ruckus in the Bihar assembly, the BJP will be organising a massive march to Vidhan Sabha on Thursday. When I took the oath for the second time, nobody raised any question; why now?” State Congress leaders, meanwhile, took part in ‘maun satyagraha’ where all the party MLAs and MLCs sat on …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4

Hindustan Times  

Announcing that BJP will hold protests both inside and outside the Assembly during legislature session, demanding the Congress government in the state to implement its poll guarantees, veteran party leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will lead agitations in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, from July 4. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka chief minister …

BJP attacks Surjewala for attending DK Shivakumar's meeting on Bengaluru infra
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP attacks Surjewala for attending DK Shivakumar's meeting on Bengaluru infra

Hindustan Times  

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka attacked the ruling Congress on Tuesday after the party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala was seen attending a meeting chaired by deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar with some officials. The saffron party questioned Surjewala on why he attended a meeting of state government officers which included officials from the Bengaluru civic body, the …

'225 scams in 220 months': Priyanka Gandhi's jibe at MP govt
1 year, 6 months ago

'225 scams in 220 months': Priyanka Gandhi's jibe at MP govt

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Monday kickstarted her party's campaign for the year-end Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh with a rally in Jabalpur where she accused the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government of being mired in corruption and failing to provide jobs. Gandhi said the Chouhan government had not even spared gods, referring to winds on May 28 damaging six …

Congress in Karnataka, should BJP be worried about Madhya Pradesh?
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress in Karnataka, should BJP be worried about Madhya Pradesh?

India Today  

Fresh from the success of ‘Operation Lotus’ in Karnataka in 2019, the BJP had attempted a similar political manoeuvre in Madhya Pradesh in March next year—with resounding success. Unlike Karnataka, where the party in power changes every five years, MP saw 15 years of uninterrupted BJP rule between 2003 and 2018. “MP is more susceptible to religious issues, perhaps because …

Surjewala issues ‘indiscipline’ warning for Cong leaders in run up to CM reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Surjewala issues ‘indiscipline’ warning for Cong leaders in run up to CM reports

Live Mint  

The Congress is yet to declare the name of Karnataka's Chief minister. The All India Congress Committe in-charge for Karnataka, Randeep Surjewala met reporters outside of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's house and warned fellow Congress leaders that they should not issue statements on the selection of a Chief Minister of Karnataka, which the Congress High Command has undertaken and deliberations …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
1 year, 7 months ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Karnataka government formation | D.K. Shivakumar left for Delhi this morning to hold discussions with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders on the issue of chief ministerial candidate for Karnataka. Demand for ministerial berths increases, fresh faces expected in top posts With winds of change blowing in the power corridors of Karnataka, the State is expected to see a …

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 8 months ago

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa

The Hindu  

Yediyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of Karnataka to make way for Basavaraj Bommai on July 26, 2021, with tears in his eyes. However, since then, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah have spared no opportunity to publicly acknowledge Mr. Yediyurappa’s stature in Karnataka’s politics and have made him member of the Central Parliamentary Board and central …

BJP endorsing corruption, says Congress as PM dials Eshwarappa
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP endorsing corruption, says Congress as PM dials Eshwarappa

India Today  

The Congress on Friday accused the BJP of endorsing corruption after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled senior Karnataka BJP leader KS Eshwarappa who was denied a party ticket in the upcoming state Assembly polls. Eshwarappa stepped down as Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister in April 2022 after a contractor, Santosh Patil, died by suicide, accusing him of collecting 40 …

‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of crucial elections, BS Vijayendra, the son of ex-CM BS Yediyurappa said that it is not important for him to become the chief minister of Karnataka. ‘Not important for me to become Karnataka CM,’ BS Yediyurappa's son Speaking to ANI, “At this point of time, becoming the chief minister of Karnataka is not very important to me. BJP will …

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP
1 year, 8 months ago

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and BJP’s tall leader BS Yediyurappa slammed Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi who quit the party, ahead of Karnataka assembly polls. ‘K'taka people won’t forgive:' BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP Speaking with the reporters on Sunday, BS Yediyurappa said, “The whole party is unhappy regarding the decision of two senior most leaders in …

‘It is unfortunate, BJP will be impacted’: CM Bommai on Shettar's resignation
1 year, 8 months ago

‘It is unfortunate, BJP will be impacted’: CM Bommai on Shettar's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that former CM Jagadish Shettar’s resignation will impact the party a bit in Hubballi – Dharwad region. ‘It is unfortunate, BJP will be impacted’: CM Bommai on Shettar's resignation Speaking with the reporters, Bommai said, “His decision to quit the party is unfortunate. The BJP wanted to give a chance to the young generation …

Karnataka Elections: Denied Ticket by BJP, Former Deputy CM Savadi Joins Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Elections: Denied Ticket by BJP, Former Deputy CM Savadi Joins Congress

News 18  

Former deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, who announced his decision to resign from the primary membership of the BJP after being denied a ticket to contest in the May 10 Assembly elections, joined the Congress on Friday. Savadi said he had helped BJP candidates Shrimant Patil in Kagwad and Mahesh Kumathalli in Athani to win the 2019 bypolls following the …

Karnataka polls: Denied ticket to contest, BJP MLA M P Kumaraswamy quits party
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: Denied ticket to contest, BJP MLA M P Kumaraswamy quits party

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Mudigere BJP MLA M P Kumaraswamy on Thursday announced his resignation from the party, after he was denied ticket to contest the Karnataka Assembly polls, and blamed national General Secretary C T Ravi for not getting nominated. Kumaraswamy hit out at BJP national General Secretary C T Ravi for not getting the ticket, and said he will decide on …

Karnataka elections | BJP faces rebellion from disappointed ticket aspirants; Savadi, Gulihatti Shekar announce decision to quit party
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka elections | BJP faces rebellion from disappointed ticket aspirants; Savadi, Gulihatti Shekar announce decision to quit party

The Hindu  

The ruling BJP is facing the heat of rebellion and heartburn by the disappointed ticket aspirants close on the heels of the party releasing its first list of candidates comprising 189 names. The party is facing a tough situation in Athani of Belagavi district where MLC and former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi announced his decision to quit the BJP …

Karnataka’s ex-deputy CM quits BJP, says ‘won’t go around with begging bowl’
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka’s ex-deputy CM quits BJP, says ‘won’t go around with begging bowl’

Live Mint  

“I have made my decision. I am a self-respecting politician," former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi resigned as a Legislative Council member and from the primary membership of Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday. BJP leaders denied ticket in Karnataka Polls BJP has informed news agency ANI, party's first list has 52 fresh faces and 21 sitting MLAs have been …

BJP, Congress hold protest across Delhi, seek CM Kejriwal's resignation
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP, Congress hold protest across Delhi, seek CM Kejriwal's resignation

India Today  

The Delhi BJP and Congress on Wednesday escalated its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party after Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and AAP minister Satyendar Jain, arrested in different corruption cases, resigned from the cabinet on Tuesday. According to the details, the BJP protested at over 10 locations in the national capital, including the ITO Chowk, demanding the resignation of …

PM Modi's Gesture Shows BJP Believes Yediyurappa Factor Gives It The 'Upper Hand' in Karnataka
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi's Gesture Shows BJP Believes Yediyurappa Factor Gives It The 'Upper Hand' in Karnataka

News 18  

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday felicitating and holding the hand of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa at the inaugural ceremony of Shivamogga airport, the message is clear that the Bharatiya Janata Party is still banking on the Lingayat strongman to win in its southern bastion. The gesture assumes significance as similar images of PM Modi with Uttar Pradesh …

On Yediyurappa's birthday, PM Modi takes on Congress in poll-bound Karnataka | Top points
1 year, 10 months ago

On Yediyurappa's birthday, PM Modi takes on Congress in poll-bound Karnataka | Top points

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the lotus-shaped Shivamogga airport, launched a slew of development projects and took on Congress in poll-bound Karnataka. With about two months to go for polls, PM Modi used the occasion of public meetings at Shivamogga and Belagavi to hit out at the Congress as he targeted "dynastic parties", comments which are Here are the top …

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