Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

After three days of political uncertainty and drama, veteran BJP leader K.S. The Chief Minister will now send Mr. Eshwarappa’s resignation letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for acceptance. Earlier in the day, before leaving his constituency, Shivamogga, Mr. Eshwarappa told BJP party workers and supporters that he would emerge unscathed in the probe on corruption charges and become a Minister again. On his decision to quit, Mr Eshwarappa said, “BJP central leaders must feel that I have set a new benchmark in the party to ensure that leaders with any taint will not continue in power.” He, however, maintained that the allegations against him were far from the truth and urged the Chief Minister to order a thorough probe into the matter. Editorial | Overdue: On Eshwarappa’s resignation Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said Mr. Eshwarappa resigned on his own.

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'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will resign soon; DK Shivakumar, Kharge aware': BJP state chief BY Vijayendra
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Muda case row: Senior Congress leader Koliwad wants Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to resign
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Muda case row: Senior Congress leader Koliwad wants Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to resign

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: While all legislators have come out in support of Siddaramaiah continuing as chief minister despite the high court upholding the approval given by the governor to conduct an investigation against him in the MUDA case, senior leader K B Koliwad has raised the first voice of dissent. Did Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when he was the Gujarat CM, resign …

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

How B Nagendra’s resignation is a significant setback for the Karnataka Congress
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How B Nagendra’s resignation is a significant setback for the Karnataka Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress in Karnataka, which came to power in 2013 after its 320 km padayatra from Bengaluru to Ballari in August 2010 to protest against the then Bharatiya Janata Party state government’s alleged corruption in the Obulapuram mining company illegal mining case. B Nagendra, who was the state minister for tribal welfare and sports, resigned after his name cropped up …

Karnataka minister steps down amid charges of illegal fund diversion
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka minister steps down amid charges of illegal fund diversion

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s scheduled tribes welfare minister B Nagendra on Thursday resigned from his post following allegations of his involvement in illegal diversion of large sum of funds from a state-run tribal development corporation into private bank accounts. Karnataka scheduled tribes welfare and youth empowerment and sports department minister B Nagendra tenders resignation from his ministerial post to chief minister Siddaramaiah, in …

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah Lack Moral Authority to Demand Minister’s Resignation: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Gadag: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has alleged that the current state government in Karnataka is rife with corruption. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of losing the moral authority to demand a minister’s resignation, as the entire Cabinet is allegedly entrenched in corrupt practices. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Bommai criticized Congress leaders for their lofty rhetoric about …

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son
8 months ago

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. Shivamogga: Independent candidate from Shivamogga constituency KS Eshwarappa files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga on April 12 “Disregarding the instructions of the …

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate
8 months ago

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate

New Indian Express  

The 75-year-old Eshwarappa, had remained steadfast in his decision to contest, spurning efforts by party leaders to pacify him. The party's decision to expel the former Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, came on the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on May 7. Eshwarappa, along with Yediyurappa and …

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Karnataka unit president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday urged former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa, urging him not to rebel against the party and run in the Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga against his brother and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra. Expressing disappointment over his son K E Kantesh being denied a ticket from …

Karnataka: KS Eshwarappa returns without meeting Shah, says he has his blessings
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: KS Eshwarappa returns without meeting Shah, says he has his blessings

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Former deputy chief minister KS Eshwarappa, who is contesting as a rebel candidate from Shivamogga, said he could not meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi although summoned by the latter. Eshwarappa will face BJP candidate BY Raghavendra, son of party veteran BS Yediyurappa, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga after returning …

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle

Live Mint  

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa returned empty-handed after he failed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. After this, Eshwarappa reiterated that he is going to contest against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra in Shivamogga as he had announced earlier. Attacking BS Yediyurappa and family …

‘There can be no comparison between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi’: Amit Shah
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: BJP leader and former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa said that he will be leaving for Delhi this evening on the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his candidature for the coming polls. Revealing this to media persons here on Tuesday, Eshwarappa said, "I got a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah this morning. …

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa
9 months 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, …

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls
9 months ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot submits resignation to Governor after Congress loses Assembly election
1 year ago

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot submits resignation to Governor after Congress loses Assembly election

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor Kalraj Mishra after the defeat of Congress in Rajasthan Assembly elections. As the Congress faced defeat in Rajasthan, outgoing Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the poll results were "unexpected for everyone" but rejected suggestions that bringing forward "new faces" would have helped the party retain …

Ex-Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over differences among his cabinet ministers
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation over differences among his cabinet ministers

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Friday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as his cabinet members, he alleged, have a difference of opinion on his tenure as Chief Minister. READ | BJP unable to get funds as their loss in 5 state elections is ‘almost certain’: CM Siddaramaiah "There is a lot of difference 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. …

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 7 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 …

Quit electoral politics because...: BJP's Eshwarappa on 'voluntary' retirement
1 year, 8 months ago

Quit electoral politics because...: BJP's Eshwarappa on 'voluntary' retirement

India Today  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, who recently announced his decision to quit electoral politics, on Friday said party chief JP Nadda, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and general secretary BL Santhosh had asked him to retire and he made the decision public. The announcement came ahead of BJP releasing its first list of candidates for the polls next month, fueling speculation …

I got a call from PM Modi: Former Minister K. S. Eshwarappa
1 year, 8 months ago

I got a call from PM Modi: Former Minister K. S. Eshwarappa

The Hindu  

Former Deputy Chief Minister and the BJP’s OBC face K. S. Eshwarappa has been hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who personally called him over the telephone on April 21 to thank him for announcing his retirement from electoral politics on the suggestion of the party high command. There is no question of thinking twice when party suggests that I …

‘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: Denied Tickets, Disgruntled MLAs to Go Independent, Veterans Quit
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Denied Tickets, Disgruntled MLAs to Go Independent, Veterans Quit

News 18  

All is not well in the BJP Karnataka unit after the party released the much-awaited lists of candidates on April 11 and April 12, which saw a total of 17 sitting MLAs being denied the ticket, for the Karnataka assembly elections next month. Some of the names of veteran leaders missing from the lists are former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish …

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's KS Eshwarappa quits electoral politics weeks ahead of Karnataka polls
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP's KS Eshwarappa quits electoral politics weeks ahead of Karnataka polls

India Today  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Tuesday announced his decision to quit electoral politics weeks ahead of the Karnataka Assembly election. READ | Heads to roll as BJP likely to adopt ‘Gujarat model’ in Karnataka candidates’ selection KS Eshwarappa was later cleared by the police in the contractor suicide case. Reacting to Eshwarappa's announcement, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai …

BJP’s Eshwarappa quits electoral politics, to not contest Karnataka polls
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP’s Eshwarappa quits electoral politics, to not contest Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa announced his retirement from active electoral politics on Tuesday. In a concise letter composed in Kannada, Eshwarappa, a seasoned legislator and former deputy chief minister known for his controversial statements and allegations, stated that his decision was entirely based on his own volition. The decision of the former state unit president, who played …

Karnataka: CM says Yediyurappa\'s retirement can\'t be accepted
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: CM says Yediyurappa\'s retirement can\'t be accepted

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that he can’t accept the political retirement decision of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Addressing that gathering at Udutadi village in Shikaripura taluk of Shivamogga after unveiling a statue of social reformer Akka Mahadevi, Chief Minister hoped that the services of Yediyurappa would be available unhindered and stated …

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 …

Resigned from CM post due to age: Yediyurappa in his farewell speech
1 year, 10 months ago

Resigned from CM post due to age: Yediyurappa in his farewell speech

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday gave his farewell speech in the state Assembly and said no one had removed him from the CM post as he resigned due to his age. The BJP has appointed Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as its co-incharge for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections, likely to be …

K'tka BJP worker murder: Prohibitory orders in force, NIA to take over probe | Top points
2 years, 4 months ago

K'tka BJP worker murder: Prohibitory orders in force, NIA to take over probe | Top points

India Today  

The murder of Praveen Nettaru, a zilla BJP Yuva Morcha committee member in Karnataka, led to massive unrest in the state as protests erupted demanding action against the culprits. Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the probe into the murder will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency, noting it was an "organised crime" with inter-state links. Following …

Morning Digest | Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister; experts urge caution as COVID-19 cases rise in north India, and more
2 years, 8 months ago

Morning Digest | Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister; experts urge caution as COVID-19 cases rise in north India, and more

The Hindu  

Eshwarappa quits as Karnataka Minister, three-day drama ends After three days of political uncertainty and drama, veteran BJP leader K.S. As COVID-19 cases rise in north India, experts urge caution COVID-19 cases have shown a rising trend in parts of the country including Delhi, Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra with experts stating that the mild surge could be primarily due to emergence …

Under fire over contractor's death, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigns
2 years, 8 months ago

Under fire over contractor's death, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigns

India Today  

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa has tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai amid a row over his alleged role in the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil. Hitting out at the Opposition parties, Eshwarappa said, "I'd like to ask Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar if they've finished any 1000 crore projects without engaging in any of these activities." READ …

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns amid row over death of contractor
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka minister Eshwarappa resigns amid row over death of contractor

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa on Friday submitted his resignation to chief minister Basvaraj Bommai in the state capital. The resignation comes days after he was charged for abetment of suicide of a contractor who in his suicide note accused the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader of demanding bribes from him. KS Eshwarappa tendered his resignation as the Karnataka minister during …

Contractor Death Case: K’taka Minister Eshwarappa Resigns After Meeting CM Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor Death Case: K’taka Minister Eshwarappa Resigns After Meeting CM Bommai

News 18  

Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigned from the state cabinet on Friday amid opposition pressure over being booked in a case of abetment to suicide following the death of a 37-year-old civil contractor who had accused him of corruption. “I have accepted Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa’s resignation and will send it to the Governor,” Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told the …

K'taka minister confident of reclaiming cabinet berth hours before quitting
2 years, 8 months ago

K'taka minister confident of reclaiming cabinet berth hours before quitting

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s minister for rural development and panchayat raj KS Eshwarappa on Friday said that he will return to the cabinet as soon as his name is cleared in the investigation into accusations made by Santosh K Patil, the contractor who allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday. Karnataka’s minister for rural development and panchayat raj KS Eshwarappa on Friday said that …

As pressure rises for Eshwarappa's sacking, here are other ministers who resigned over various accusations
2 years, 8 months ago

As pressure rises for Eshwarappa's sacking, here are other ministers who resigned over various accusations

India Today  

The pressure is mounting on Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to force his cabinet colleague KS Eshwarappa to resign over a contractor's suicide. Contractor Santosh Patil, who had accused Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa of corruption, was found dead in a lodge in Udupi city on April 11, 2022. Here are others who have resigned over various allegations: 2021: Former Karnataka minister …

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa resigns amid row over suicide of contractor
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa resigns amid row over suicide of contractor

India TV News  

Highlights Minister K S Eshwarappa submitted his resignation to Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai today. Amid the ongoing row over the alleged suicide of a Karnataka-based contractor Santosh Patil's alleged suicide case, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa submitted his resignation to Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Friday. The Karnataka police have booked a case against Eshwarappa for …

Eshwarappa's resignation not enough, he must be arrested: Karnataka Congress
2 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa's resignation not enough, he must be arrested: Karnataka Congress

India Today  

The Karnataka Congress said it will continue with its protests till an FIR is registered against state minister KS Eshwarappa on corruption charges and he is arrested. Reacting to news of Eshwarappa stepping down from his position, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, “We are not talking about Eshwarappa’s resignation. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister KS Eshwarappa has been accused …

Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa announces resignation
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa announces resignation

The Hindu  

As the controversy over the death of a contractor and BJP worker escalated, Karnataka’s Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and senior BJP leader K.S. As the situation escalated, it is learned that the BJP high command had advised Mr. Eshwarappa to resign before the visit of party national president J.P. Nadda, who is arriving in Karnataka on Friday evening …

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today

India Today  

Under fire over the death of a contractor who accused him of corruption, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa has announced that he will resign from his post on Friday, April 15. The FIR was registered on Tuesday night following a complaint by Prashanth Patil, brother of contractor Santosh Patil, who had levelled bribery charges against Eshwarappa. In the complaint, Prashanth Patil …

Karnataka suicide | Surjewala, Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah arrested after protest against Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka suicide | Surjewala, Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah arrested after protest against Eshwarappa

India Today  

Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah and other party workers were arrested on Thursday, April 14, for staging a protest, demanding the removal of KS Eshwarappa from the Karnataka government. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister KS Eshwarappa has been accused of corruption that allegedly led to the suicide of civil contractor Santosh Patil. A few weeks ago, …

K'taka contractor suicide: Congress is 'Gangotri' of corruption; they have no right to protest, says CM Bommai
2 years, 8 months ago

K'taka contractor suicide: Congress is 'Gangotri' of corruption; they have no right to protest, says CM Bommai

India Today  

Slamming the Congress party’s protest demanding the resignation of minister Eshwarappa, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai said that the Congress party was the ‘Gangotri’ of corruption and that they had no moral right to protest. The Congress party in Karnataka has been calling for the sacking of minister Eshwarappa and his arrest after a case of abetment was filed against …

Karnataka Contractors Assn president demands meeting with govt over corruption
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Contractors Assn president demands meeting with govt over corruption

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Contractors' Association president D Kempanna on Wednesday issued an ultimatum to the state government in the wake of contractor Santosh Patil's death and said that they will announce the names of the corrupt MLAs and Ministers if the contractors are not called to discuss the matter to reduce corruption within 15 days. Speaking to ANI, Kempanna said, "We …

Karnataka contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Thursday announced that he will resign from his post. Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa, who is facing charges of abetment to suicide in connection with the death of a civil contractor in Udupi, on Thursday announced that he will step down from his position. The development comes soon after CM Bommai ruled out …

Won't resign and bow to opposition demand, says Karnataka minister Eshwarappa named in contractor suicide case
2 years, 8 months ago

Won't resign and bow to opposition demand, says Karnataka minister Eshwarappa named in contractor suicide case

Firstpost  

K S Eshwarappa has been booked by the police in Udupi for abetment of suicide, following the death of contractor Santosh K Patil, who had accused the minister of corruption Shivamogga: Amid mounting opposition pressure for his resignation over the death of a civil contractor, senior Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Wednesday ruled out stepping down from his post, …

Eshwarappa to be sacked? BJP top brass to decide fate of 'corrupt' Karnataka minister today
2 years, 8 months ago

Eshwarappa to be sacked? BJP top brass to decide fate of 'corrupt' Karnataka minister today

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's central leadership will take a decision on Wednesday evening over allegations of corruption against Karnataka minister Eshwarappa. A few weeks ago, Patil wrote a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he alleged that Eshwarappa had not cleared outstanding bills due to him. The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday submitted a letter to Governor Thawar …

Karnataka Congress submits letter to Governor against minister Eshwarappa in contractor's suicide case
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Congress submits letter to Governor against minister Eshwarappa in contractor's suicide case

India Today  

The Congress party delegation in Karnataka submitted a letter to the governor against minister Eshwarppa in the suicide case of contractor Santosh Patil. The letter stated that, “The main cause for his extreme step of committing suicide appears that he had carried out 108 government contract works worth more than Rs 4 crores on or before February 12, 2021 in …

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