'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi': Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa amid reports of dissent
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi': Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa amid reports of dissent

Hindustan Times  

Amid discontent among workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the candidacy from Belagavi district, former chief minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said on Wednesday that the local leaders had no objection to Jagadish Shettar’s candidacy but expected nomination of a leader from the district. Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa with BJP candidate from Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency Jagadish Shettar during a road show ahead of the general election, in Belgaum on Wednesday. However, upon Yeddyurappa’s explanation of the importance of ensuring Narendra Modi’s third term as Prime Minister, we have all pledged our support to Shettar.” Abhay Patil, a legislator representing Belagavi South for the second term, echoed similar sentiments, said, “Yediyurappa convinced us of the necessity to ensure Narendra Modi’s victory. Shettar will receive substantial support from my constituency, which has a strong BJP presence.” While former Rajya Sabha member Prabhakar Kore and former MLC Mahantesh Kavatagimath did not attend the meetings, Yediyurappa expressed hope of their eventual agreement with Shettar’s candidacy.

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Shettar denied Belagavi its rightful projects, says Mrunal Hebbalkar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Shettar denied Belagavi its rightful projects, says Mrunal Hebbalkar

Hindustan Times  

The Congress’s Mrunal Hebbalkar, who is fighting his first election, is set take on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Jagadish Shettar for the Belgaum Lok Sabha seat in the third phase on May 7. Shettar denied Belagavi its rightful projects, says Mrunal Hebbalkar Edited excerpts: The BJP considers Belagavi a stronghold considering it has won the seat for five terms in …

BJP may face rebel candidate in Karnataka's Belagavi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP may face rebel candidate in Karnataka's Belagavi

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: Amid debate among local BJP workers whether to accept former chief minister Jagadish Shettar as the BJP candidate for the Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency and with efforts of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa to pacify the dissidents seemingly not completely successful, a BJP rebel is getting ready to take on Shettar. I will take a call to contest the …

Large gathering welcomes Jagadish Shettar as he launches poll campaign in Belagavi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Large gathering welcomes Jagadish Shettar as he launches poll campaign in Belagavi

The Hindu  

The former Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Belagavi Lok Sabha seat Jagadish Shettar launched his campaign with a road show in the city on Wednesday. Mr. Shettar urged the workers to campaign for him, with the sole aim of making Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third time. Mr. Shettar said that there is no discontent or rebellion …

BJP leaders hold meetings against candidature of Jagadish Shettar from Belagavi
1 year ago

BJP leaders hold meetings against candidature of Jagadish Shettar from Belagavi

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leaders held two emergency meetings in Belagavi on Friday, following reports that the high command may replace MP Mangala Angadi with Jagadish Shettar, former CM. Party sources say that Mr. Kadadi had been empowered to speak to the Delhi leaders while former MLA Anil Benake had been asked to speak to the State-level party leaders. In the morning, …

Shettar confident of Belagavi ticket; Mangala Angadi says she accepts the party decision
1 year ago

Shettar confident of Belagavi ticket; Mangala Angadi says she accepts the party decision

The Hindu  

HUBBALLI/ BELAGAVI A day after he spoke about contemplating his candidature from Belagavi and party leaders discussing the issue with him, former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar now seems more confident of getting BJP ticket from Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency. Mr. Shettar who cut short his Raichur tour after the announcement of the second list and flew to Bengaluru to meet …

Shettar says he is yet to take a decision on contesting from Belagavi
1 year ago

Shettar says he is yet to take a decision on contesting from Belagavi

The Hindu  

The former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has said that while the party’s senior leaders have discussed the issue of him contesting from Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency, he has not taken any decision yet. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Thursday, Mr. Shettar said that he will take the final decision after discussion with the party high command and leaders of …

‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress hit out at former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar for rejoining the BJP, terming his move as a "breach of trust" and questioning his conscience. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the Congress treated Shettar with respect, after he joined the party ahead of last year's Assembly polls, while the …

Shettar exit: DK Shivakumar calls on Savadi in swift move
1 year, 1 month ago

Shettar exit: DK Shivakumar calls on Savadi in swift move

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The return of former chief minister Jagadish Shettar to the BJP came as a shocker to the Congress, with even Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar claiming that he had no clue about it. Evidently, as soon as Shettar joined the BJP in New Delhi, Shivakumar reached out to former DCM Laxman Savadi and held talks to …

BJP to Congress & Back: The 'Ghar Wapsi' of Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP to Congress & Back: The 'Ghar Wapsi' of Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar

The Quint  

It was at the peak of the Karnataka Assembly election campaigns in April 2023 that former chief minister Jagadish Shettar gave a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party by snapping their three-decade-old ties – citing "ill-treatment and humiliation" – and joining the Congress party. Elated Congress leaders had arranged for a chartered flight for him to reach Bengaluru from his …

‘No injustice to Shettar in Congress, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

‘No injustice to Shettar in Congress, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

After former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar quit the Congress and rejoined the BJP on Thursday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that no injustice was done to Shettar in Congress and he was treated with respect. READ | Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who had joined the Congress …

DK Shivakumar: Shettar Treated with Respect in Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

DK Shivakumar: Shettar Treated with Respect in Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday stated that former Chief Minister and Congress MLC Jagadeesh Shettar who rejoined Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi, had told them he was insulted by BJP leaders denying him a ticket to contest 2023 Assembly election and that he would not return to the BJP again. Chief …

Jagadish Shettar former Karnataka CM quits Congress, returns to BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

Jagadish Shettar former Karnataka CM quits Congress, returns to BJP

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Jagadish Shettar re-joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on January 25, about a year after quitting the saffron party and joining the Congress. Mr. Shettar had switched to the Congress after being denied a ticket by the BJP ahead of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections in May 2023. What CM said about Jagadish …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, 9 months after switching to Congress
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, 9 months after switching to Congress

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister Jagadish Shettar rejoined the Bhartiya Janata Party on January 25, nine months after switching to the Congress. When Jagadish Shettar left the BJP in April 2023, he said he was humiliated by the senior leaders of the BJP and that his decision to quit the saffron party was final. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had …

Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again
1 year, 1 month ago

Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again

Hindustan Times  

Lingayat leader and former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar who left the BJP ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Election in 2023 as he was denied a ticket rejoined the party. While speculations were rife that Jagadish Shettar -- whose association with the BJP was long and his last-minute switch ahead of the state election was rather shocking -- would again …

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP, months after quitting the party

India TV News  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who had joined Congress before the 2023 Assembly elections, rejoined BJP in the presence of former CM-senior party leader BS Yediyurappa and state BJP President BY Vijayendra, at party Headquarters in Delhi. Siddaramaiah on Shettar rejoining BJP On Jagadish Shettar rejoining BJP, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said "Jagadish Shettar said that BJP insulted him by not …

Opinion: Shettar's return to BJP may herald more 'Ghar Wapsi' cases in Karnataka
1 year, 1 month ago

Opinion: Shettar's return to BJP may herald more 'Ghar Wapsi' cases in Karnataka

India Today  

Lord Rama’s ‘Ghar Wapsi’ to Ayodhya may have taken over 500 years, but Karnataka BJP’s infamous turncoat Jagadish Shettar did not wait for even 500 days to return to his ‘mother party’ after joining the Congress on the eve of April 2023 Assembly elections. As the whole country is witnessing reverberations of the consecration of Ram Lalla’s idol, setting a …

BJP is lacking proper leadership in Karnataka, so they are calling....
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP is lacking proper leadership in Karnataka, so they are calling....

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that attempts by senior BJP leaders to woo former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar back to their party is indicative of a leadership crisis in the BJP. Speaking to mediapersons in Periyapatna on January 24, Mr. Shivakumar said that the several BJP leaders have met Mr. Shettar to cajole him to return to the …

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties

Hindustan Times  

Even as senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Sadananda Gowda has caused a stir by alleging that the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal was formalised without keeping state leaders in the loop, some in the party have suggested that these concerns may stem from the caste churn that the move could produce that could affect their political …

Former CM Jagadish Shettar, Two Others, Take Oath as Cong MLCs in Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

Former CM Jagadish Shettar, Two Others, Take Oath as Cong MLCs in Karnataka

News 18  

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar took oath as a Congress MLC at the Vidhana Soudha here on Monday.Along with him, Minister for Minor Irrigation and Water Resources N.S. Boseraju and senior leader Tippannappa Kamakanur also took oath as the council members in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The three posts in the council were vacant due to the resignation …

Karnataka: Savadi, Shettar likely to get prominent posts
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Savadi, Shettar likely to get prominent posts

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Despite not being inducted into the Karnataka state cabinet, Laxman Savadi, former Deputy Chief Minister who joined the Congress party after quitting the BJP, is hopeful of getting significant role in the government. The visit of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, to Belagavi to meet Savadi has fuelled these rumors. Shivakumar reiterated the …

Shivakumar meets Shettar, assures him of party standing with him
1 year, 9 months ago

Shivakumar meets Shettar, assures him of party standing with him

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Regarding what position the Congress will give Mr. Shettar, he said that he will not be able to reveal the position Mr. Shettar will be given now itself. Suitable position Later, speaking to presspersons Mr. Shettar said that Mr. Shivakumar has assured him of a suitable position after taking up his case with the high command. …

Karnataka elections: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar suffers humiliating defeat
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka elections: Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar suffers humiliating defeat

The Hindu  

In the election to Hubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly constituency, a contest referred to as a fight between the ‘Lingayat hurt sentiment’ card of former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and the ‘betrayal card’ of the BJP, Mr. Shettar has been handed out a shocking and humiliating defeat. Mr. Shettar’s rebellion had drawn the attention of the nation as the former Chief Minister, …

Jagadish Shettar | Loyalist-turned-rebel
1 year, 10 months ago

Jagadish Shettar | Loyalist-turned-rebel

The Hindu  

Despite being a leader who occupied the posts of the Chief Minister of Karnataka, albeit for a few months, the leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly twice, and also the Speaker, Jagadish Shettar, 67, has always carried the image of a humble, down-to-earth politician who is accessible to all. However, when the BJP came to power on its own …

I tried to get Jagadish Shettar ticket, but BJP leadership had other plans, says Yediyurappa
1 year, 10 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 …

'He Wants to be Ventilator for Rahul Gandhi?' From Shettar Loyalist to Nemesis, Tenginkai Set for New Role
1 year, 10 months ago

'He Wants to be Ventilator for Rahul Gandhi?' From Shettar Loyalist to Nemesis, Tenginkai Set for New Role

News 18  

Shouts of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Jai Yediyurappa’ greet the media as we walk into Lingaraj Nagar Sadbhavna Bhawan where the former chief minister and one of the tallest BJP leaders is expected anytime to campaign for Mahesh Tenginkai — the party pick pitted opposite Jagadish Shettar. Till a few days ago, that is before the candidates’ list was declared …

'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah... Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa
1 year, 10 months ago

'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah... Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa

India TV News  

'Have promised PM Modi, Amit Shah. Jagadish Shettar will lose': Yediyurappa Campaigning in the state ahead of next month's elections, Yediyurappa said that Jagadish Shettar is going to be defeated and there candidate will win 101 per cent. Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP veteran and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday exuberated confidence that Jagadish Shettar will be defeated …

When Jagadish Shettar defeated Basavaraj Bommai in 1994
1 year, 11 months ago

When Jagadish Shettar defeated Basavaraj Bommai in 1994

India Today  

Basavaraj Bommai and fellow Lingayat political leader Jagadish Shettar go back a very long way. Bommai is the Karnataka Chief Minister from the ruling BJP, hoping he can lead his party back to power in the elections due in May. Shettar was a BJP chief minister, who took charge in 2012 but failed to lead his party back to power …

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination for upcoming Karnataka polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination for upcoming Karnataka polls

Live Mint  

Congress leader Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday submitted his nomination from the Hubli-Dharwad-Central assembly constituency for the forthcoming Karnataka assembly elections. Jagadish Shettar has become the second leader to join the Congress after Laxman Savadi, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. Jagadish Shettar was welcomed into the Congress party in the presence of several prominent leaders, including the party chief …

B.L. Santosh ensured that I was denied BJP ticket for Karnataka Assembly elections, claims Jagadish Shettar
1 year, 11 months ago

B.L. Santosh ensured that I was denied BJP ticket for Karnataka Assembly elections, claims Jagadish Shettar

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who quit the BJP to join the Congress, believes that he was denied the ticket to contest the Assembly elections by the machinations of party national general secretary B.L. In 2004, after Vijay Sankeshwar resigned from the party, Mr Shettar got a request from late Arun Jaitley, who was then handling Karnataka for the BJP, …

Karnataka Polls: Cong releases 4th list of 7 candidates; Shettar gets ticket from Hubli-Dharwad-central
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Polls: Cong releases 4th list of 7 candidates; Shettar gets ticket from Hubli-Dharwad-central

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 : Congress on Tuesday released its fourth list of 7 candidates for the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023. Notably, the party also turned down the request of senior leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to contest from the second seat - Kolar. Meanwhile, former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Laxman Savadi have been welcomed with …

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Shettar’s move may hit BJP’s Lingayat votes, cadre morale: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Hours after former Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Jagadish Shetter joined the Congress, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai downplayed the move saying it would have “little impact” on the party. Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar speaks during a press conference as he joins the Congress in presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Bengaluru on Monday. Since Shettar is …

K’taka Polls: BJP Controlled by Few People, Says Ex-CM Jagdish Shettar, Claims He Was Humiliated
1 year, 11 months ago

K’taka Polls: BJP Controlled by Few People, Says Ex-CM Jagdish Shettar, Claims He Was Humiliated

News 18  

In an exclusive interview with CNN-NEWS18, former Karnataka chief minister Jagdish Shettar expressed disappointment with the BJP for sidelining him by denying him a ticket in the forthcoming assembly elections. According to an ANI report, Shettar joined Congress a day after he met top brass from the grand old party, including State in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, Leader of Opposition in …

Shettar's exit will not make a difference to BJP's electoral prospects, says Bommai
1 year, 11 months ago

Shettar's exit will not make a difference to BJP's electoral prospects, says Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday the exit of Jagadish Shettar from the BJP would have no adverse impact on the party's prospects in the forthcoming Assembly elections, and he was surprised by his decision to join the Congress. Shettar, a six time MLA and former Chief Minister, parted ways with the BJP after being denied ticket …

BJP falling like house of cards in Karnataka: Cong's swipe over Shettar joining party
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP falling like house of cards in Karnataka: Cong's swipe over Shettar joining party

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the BJP over former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar crossing over to it ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections, claiming the ruling party is "falling like a house of cards". Shettar joined the Congress in Bengaluru in the presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretaries K C Venugopal …

BJP tried to retain Shettar but to no avail: Bommai
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP tried to retain Shettar but to no avail: Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has expressed regret over the resignation of former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar. The BJP had made several attempts to retain Shettar, including offering him a big post and a ticket for a candidate suggested by him, but to no avail. However, despite talks held on Saturday between the party leadership and …

K.S. Eshwarappa asks Jagadish Shettar to return to BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

K.S. Eshwarappa asks Jagadish Shettar to return to BJP

The Hindu  

Expressing disappointment over former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar joining the Congress, his long-time colleague and former Minister K.S. Addressing a media conference in Shivamogga on April 17, Mr. Eshwarappa said he had written an open letter to Mr. Shettar to convey his disappointment. He was curious to know how Mr Shettar would react if at all the Congress party came …

Who is Jagadish Shettar and why did he quit Karnataka BJP?
1 year, 11 months ago

Who is Jagadish Shettar and why did he quit Karnataka BJP?

Hindustan Times  

With former CM Jagadish Shettar joining the Congress, the BJP will not see the three prominent Lingayat figures contesting in this assembly elections from the party. Jagadish Shivappa Shettar, was one of the BJP’s prominent leaders in Karnataka and also a face of Lingayat community in the Hubballi Dharwad region. Shettar was also the speaker of Karnataka legislative assembly in …

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress after quitting BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress after quitting BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday joined the Congress Party in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru at the party office. After joining the Congress, Mr Shettar said: “I deserved a graceful exit or retirement from the BJP.” But that did not happen and he added: “I was driven out …

Jagadish Shettar joins Congress, to contest from Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency
1 year, 11 months ago

Jagadish Shettar joins Congress, to contest from Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday joined the Congress ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections in the State. The 67-year-old Lingayat leader joined the Congress at the party office in Bengaluru in the presence of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president Mr. Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, KPCC campaign …

Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress a day after quitting BJP
1 year, 11 months ago

Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress a day after quitting BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former CM and Karnataka’s prominent Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar has joined the Congress party on Monday morning at Bengaluru. Karnataka elections: Former CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress Shettar on Sunday evening held a key meeting with DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah and Randeep Surjewala at Bengaluru and explained his terms to them. Jagadish Shettar is a six-time MLA, served as CM of …

No injustice done to Shettar by BJP: Yediyurappa
1 year, 11 months ago

No injustice done to Shettar by BJP: Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A visibly upset Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday criticized his former party colleague and former Chief Minister Jagadeesh Shettar over his decision to quit BJP to join the Congress party and stated that “Voters would not forgive Shettar over his decision to quit BJP.” It may be recalled here that BJP leader …

Jagadish Shettar says BJP put pressure on Yediyurappa to speak against him
1 year, 11 months ago

Jagadish Shettar says BJP put pressure on Yediyurappa to speak against him

The Hindu  

The former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who quit the BJP on Sunday, said that the party leadership put pressure on the former Chief Minister B.S. A few days ago, Mr. Yediyurappa was in favour of party giving ticket to me to contest the Assembly elections. But today, he is speaking against me, warning me that he will expose party deserters …

The BJP will have to beat Karnataka’s 38-year-old electoral history
1 year, 11 months ago

The BJP will have to beat Karnataka’s 38-year-old electoral history

The Hindu  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka has to face not only anti-incumbency in the ensuing Assembly elections scheduled on May 10, but also the State’s poll history, which shows that none of the ruling parties have retained power in the last 38 years. Though the incumbent Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai succeeded Mr. Yediyurappa in July 2021, he took time …

Yediyurappa leads attack on Shettar and Savadi, calls their move “betrayal” and “unpardonable”
1 year, 11 months ago

Yediyurappa leads attack on Shettar and Savadi, calls their move “betrayal” and “unpardonable”

The Hindu  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Lingayat strongman and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to attack former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, both Lingayats from Kittur Karnataka, who have resigned as legislators upset over BJP denying them ticket. It has only asked him to make way for young blood, like I did,” he said, …

After ultimatum, Union ministers, CM Bommai reach Shettar's residence for talks
1 year, 11 months ago

After ultimatum, Union ministers, CM Bommai reach Shettar's residence for talks

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi : Union Minister and Karnataka election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a meeting with former state chief minister Jagadish Shettar amid his ultimatum over the allocation of a ticket for the Hubli-Dharwad Central segment. Shettar on Saturday gave an ultimatum to the party and said that he would take a further decision after …

Shettar offered a ministerial post, why he's joining Congress, asks Yediyurappa; ex-CM responds
1 year, 11 months ago

Shettar offered a ministerial post, why he's joining Congress, asks Yediyurappa; ex-CM responds

India TV News  

Karnataka elections 2023: BJP veteran and Karnataka former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday slammed ex-CM Jagadish Shettar for leaving the party after being denied a ticket in the upcoming assembly elections. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had offered Jagadish Shettar, a ministerial position in the cabinet. "The people of Karnataka will not forgive Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi," Yediyurappa further …

‘K'taka people won’t forgive': BSY on Shettar and Savdi's decision to leave BJP
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

Ex-CM Jagadish Shettar resigns from BJP over denial of ticket
1 year, 11 months ago

Ex-CM Jagadish Shettar resigns from BJP over denial of ticket

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Mangaluru: After the BJP leadership informed former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar that he could not be fielded in the upcoming Assembly polls, the Lingayat leader on Sunday resigned from the state Assembly. The last-ditch efforts of senior party leaders, including BJP's election in-charge for Karnataka Dharmendra Pradhan, Union minister Pralhad Joshi and Mr Bommai on Saturday to persuade …

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