JD(S)-Congress unity will ensure Vokkaliga votes are not split: G.T. Devegowda
5 years, 9 months ago

JD(S)-Congress unity will ensure Vokkaliga votes are not split: G.T. Devegowda

Deccan Chronicle  

Higher education minister G.T. Deve Gowda having to give up Mysuru- Kodagu constituency because former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was keen on retaining it for the Congress. He also believes that Mr Deve Gowda could have a good shot at becoming prime minister in the event of a UPA government coming to power at the Centre. JD leaders are upset as Congress workers in all eight assembly segments are working for Sumalatha in Mandya, and Congress leaders in Hassan are in conflict with Mr H D Revanna. In the previous Lok Sabha poll as Mr A H Vishwanath, who contested on a Congress ticket in Mysuru Kodagu, kept talking against Mr H D Devegowda, the Vokkaligas went against him and backed Pratap Simha, a Vokkaliga.

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Change in Karnataka unit chiefs’ post, talks on in big 3 parties
1 week, 1 day ago

Change in Karnataka unit chiefs’ post, talks on in big 3 parties

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Even as there are no big elections, except for BBMP and zilla and taluk panchayat polls likely sometime this year, talks are on to change state presidents in all three major political parties — Congress, BJP and JDS. In the ruling party Congress, lobbying is intense as the high command is deliberating on replacing Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar …

Devegowda’s political era is over: Siddaramaiah’s jibe at ex-PM
1 month ago

Devegowda’s political era is over: Siddaramaiah’s jibe at ex-PM

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda’s political era has ended, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday during the “Janakalyana Samavesha” convention in Hassan on Thursday. He also accused Devegowda of engaging in “vendetta politics” and criticised the Janata Dal supremo’s alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and questioned the morality of continuing to call his party “secular”. Without naming the sexual …

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations about rift in Karnataka’s Janata Dal party, the MLAs have clarified that they are together and nobody can split the party. After the Channapatna by-poll result, where Nikhil Kumaraswamy defeated Congress’ CP Yogeeshwara, there were reports about MLA being unhappy about party leadership. CP Yogeeshwara, who recently joined the Congress party, said that if party high command allows, …

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: Amidst the rift in Kerala BJP over the party's loss in the Palakkad Assembly by-poll, the Congress on Tuesday tried to cash in on the opportunity by inviting dissident leaders of the saffron party to its fold. However, they said they didn't hold any talks with any of the BJP councillors in this regard, and the matter would be …

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister CM Ibrahim met senior JDS leader GT Devegowda at his residence on Monday and held crucial discussions on the future of the party. Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are unhappy with HD Kumaraswamy’s leadership after party’s loss at Channapatna by-election. CM Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are …

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Conundrum for Mahayuti, MVA ahead of assembly poll results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Conundrum for Mahayuti, MVA ahead of assembly poll results

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra election results 2024: As Maharashtra is set to count votes for its 288-member assembly on November 23, cracks seem to have surfaced in both the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi over who will lead the next government. Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena Kopri Pachapakkhadi assembly constituency candidate Eknath Shinde accompanied by state deputy CM Devendra …

INTERVIEW| MVA has clear edge in Nagpur, Amravati and Marathwada: Ex-CM Prithviraj Chavan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

INTERVIEW| MVA has clear edge in Nagpur, Amravati and Marathwada: Ex-CM Prithviraj Chavan

New Indian Express  

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, in his freewheeling interview with Sudhir Suryawanshi, says Modi has been hostile towards Maharashtra since his second term as Prime Minister. Sharad Pawar aimed for seats that his party can win and maintain the highest strike rate, as in the Lok Sabha elections, while Congress was not particularly focused on anything specific. If you …

Siddaramaiah's AHINDA rallies to target HD Deve Gowda's dominance in Old Mysore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah's AHINDA rallies to target HD Deve Gowda's dominance in Old Mysore

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to launch a series of AHINDA rallies, beginning in Hassan on December 5. The rally aims to consolidate support among marginalised communities in the Old Mysore region, which has traditionally been a stronghold of Janata Dal under the leadership of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. The rivalry between Siddaramaiah and Deve Gowda reignited …

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna

New Indian Express  

The upcoming assembly bypolls in Channapatna are a clash between the Vokkaliga heavyweights, HD Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar. Both candidates are known for their work in Kannada movies and are also active in politics. Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the NDA candidate, is looking to break his father's losing streak in the assembly. This election is also important for the regional party as …

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

A slugfest between two prominent Vokkaliga leaders — Union Minister H.D. Ever since the ‘Mysuru chalo’ padayatra was flagged off from Kengeri on August 3, demanding the resignation of Mr. Siddaramaiah over charges of irregularities against him on the issue of site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority as well as the scam in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes …

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 …

JD(S) seeks to mobilise supporters for Kengeri to Mysuru march against Congress ‘scams’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) seeks to mobilise supporters for Kengeri to Mysuru march against Congress ‘scams’

The Hindu  

JD youth wing leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy addressed a series of meetings in Mysuru, Mandya, and Ramanagara on Saturday to mobilise party workers for Kengeri to Mysuru padayatra against the “scams” by the Congress government in the State. Addressing a meeting in Mysuru along with a host of senior party leaders, Mr. Nikhil said the date for the padayatra, which will …

‘PM Modi has given me an opportunity’: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
7 months ago

‘PM Modi has given me an opportunity’: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given him an opportunity to serve as a Minister in the new Cabinet that will be sworn-in this evening, and credited the people of "Kannada Naadu" for it. JD-S leader HD Kumaraswamy {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "Under Narendra Modi's leadership a decision has been made, after discussion …

Who are Modi’s coalition allies-turned-kingmakers and what will they want in return?
7 months ago

Who are Modi’s coalition allies-turned-kingmakers and what will they want in return?

The Independent  

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JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Heads to Delhi, Says Congress Bid to Form Govt Will Not Happen
7 months ago

JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Heads to Delhi, Says Congress Bid to Form Govt Will Not Happen

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said the Congress bid to form government at the Centre will not happen. The Election Commission of India on Tuesday declared results for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, with the BJP winning 240 seats and the Congress 99. Speaking to reporters before heading for New Delhi, he said the NDA …

JD(U) aims to better 2019 tally in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(U) aims to better 2019 tally in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal-United, an ally of the National Democratic Alliance will be looking to better its 2019 Lok Sabha polls performance as five constituencies mostly in Seemanchal area, comprising Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka, go to polls in the second phase of the general election on April 26 across the state’s 40 seats. Barring Kishanganj, where it lost last time, …

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka since both parties are committed to providing good governance and share mutual interests, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy tells Arun Dev in an interview. Edited excerpts: The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka …

The importance of Karnataka
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The importance of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is seen as an outlier in the political map of South India for its willingness to back the Bharatiya Janata Party. In all of 130 Lok Sabha seats in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala and the Union territory of Puducherry, it is the 28 constituencies in Karnataka that the BJP banks on to …

Modi guarantees vs Siddaramaiah’s schemes in battleground Karnataka
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi guarantees vs Siddaramaiah’s schemes in battleground Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

On one side is a strong alliance of BJP and JD that, arithmetically speaking, has 49% of the popular votes as per their performance in the 2023 assembly elections. The young alliance of the BJP-JD is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charisma, his “guarantees” and their combined vote share to sweep Karnataka in the Lok Sabha elections. Campaigning in …

Politics hots up in Vokkaliga heartland as HDK and DKS trade charges over visit to seer
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Politics hots up in Vokkaliga heartland as HDK and DKS trade charges over visit to seer

The Hindu  

The fight for the Vokkaliga vote is picking up steam in the Old Mysore region where the community is seen as the dominant one in electoral politics. Kumaraswamy-led government in 2019, and at Mr. Kumaraswamy himself for his “anti-mutt stance.” The meeting of JD and BJP leaders with the seer follows the earlier meeting of Congress leaders, including Chief Minister …

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya
9 months ago

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya

Hindustan Times  

As the Janata Dal, in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, is sparing no effort in ensuring victory of its candidates, the party leader HD Kumaraswamy could be appointed a minister, according to people familiar with the matter. In Mandya, HD Kumaraswamy’s campaign has been prominently highlighting his potential ministerial role, although no official announcement has been made by the …

JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
9 months, 1 week ago

JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

HASSAN: Coming down heavily on JDS leaders for fielding the family members for three parliamentary constituencies, Karnataka PCC president DK Shivakumar said on Monday that the JDS completely has lost the political strength in recent years as the JDS supremo HD Devegowda fielded his son- in- law over BJP symbol, in Bengaluru rural, Son in Mandya and grandson in Hassan. …

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

After various speculations on Karnataka’s high-profile Mandya Lok Sabha seat, the Janata Dal confirmed that its second-in-chief and former CM HD Kumaraswamy will contest from this hot seat of old Mysuru region. The Bharatiya Janata Party has allotted Mandya, Kolar and Hassan seats to its alliance partner JDS, finally confirming the names of these three seats. HD Kumaraswamy Earlier, HD …

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal held their first joint coordination meeting on Friday and passed a resolution to contest the parliamentary election together, aiming to win all 28 seats in Karnataka. According to people familiar with the matter, the meeting was attended by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, ex-chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Karnataka BJP election in-charge Radha …

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns

The Hindu  

Alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal have decided to conduct joint campaigns and form coordination committees with one leader from each party in districts where the regional party has a strong presence, sources said. Kumaraswamy of the JD will likely be part of the upcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallies in South Karnataka, BJP sources said. Mr. Kumaraswamy …

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Power drunk’ Siddaramaiah needs to be humbled: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

One of the bitter rivalries in Karnataka politics has resurfaced ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, with former Prime Minister and Janata Dal supremo H.D. Deve Gowda saying on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should suffer “garvabhanga” with a victory of alliance partnersin Mysuru and Chamarajanagar seats. Mr. Gowda’s tirade against the Chief Minister comes a day after the latter …

Siddaramaiah brought more development to Mysuru after Maharajas, claims Lakshman
9 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah brought more development to Mysuru after Maharajas, claims Lakshman

The Hindu  

Congress candidate for Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency M. Lakshman on Friday maintained that it is Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who brought maximum development to Mysuru after the Mysuru Maharajas. Mr. Siddaramaiah ensured his home district gets maximum funds for development works and they are before the people who have to now decide whom to support in the elections, he said. Mr. …

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls
9 months, 1 week ago

Devegowda Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for BJP-JDS Alliance in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Over the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal Secular jointly contesting the ensuing Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, National President of Janata Dal Secular and former Prime Minister H.D. Devegowda observed on Friday that "It is not going to be easy for BJP-JDS to challenge the Congress party in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls considering their resources" and stated …

BJP and JD (S) are ‘natural’ allies, says Kumaraswamy
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP and JD (S) are ‘natural’ allies, says Kumaraswamy

The Hindu  

On his first visit to Mandya after being named the candidate of the BJP-JD combine for the Lok Sabha elections in the Vokkaliga-dominated constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Mr. Kumaraswamy recalled that party workers were not satisfied with the alliance between JD and Congress during 2019 and even termed the tie-up as “unnecessary”. Ever since the two parties aligned with …

JD(S) had unofficially worked with BJP in Mysuru since 2014: HDK
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) had unofficially worked with BJP in Mysuru since 2014: HDK

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister H.D. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on March 28, a day after participating in a co-ordination meeting between leaders of BJP and JD, Mr. Kumaraswamy said he does not see any thorny issues relating to co-ordination between the workers of the two alliance partners. While workers of the two parties were unofficially working together since the 2014 …

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy to contest LS polls from Mandya as NDA candidate

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal second-in-command and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday confirmed he will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Mandya constituency as an National Democratic Alliance candidate. READ | ‘BJP in very bad shape in Karnataka, Cong will win nearly 20 out of 28 LS seats in state’: DK Shivakumar "Ramanagara district gave me political …

‘BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact’: Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘BJP-JDS alliance will have positive impact’: Tejasvi Surya meets former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday said that the alliance of the BJP and Janata Dal will have a "positive impact" on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya meets with the former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD Leader H D Kumaraswamy, at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday. On Sunday, former Chief Minister …

BJP-JD(S) In alliance, yes; but yet to take off in Karnataka
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JD(S) In alliance, yes; but yet to take off in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

However, the enthusiasm seen in the initial days of forging the alliance is not visible anywhere except in Bangalore Rural. For example, BJP’s support will be crucial for JD in Gowda’s home district Hassan, and the regional party’s support can greatly help BJP in the Bangalore North LS seat. Apart from many other seats, the BJP needs JD in Mysuru, …

JD(S) and BJP move closer to sealing LS seat-sharing pact
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) and BJP move closer to sealing LS seat-sharing pact

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: As Janata Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party brush aside the concerns of a rift in the alliance, party leaders on Wednesday said that both parties have come to an agreement on seats. Addressing concerns over the alliance, on Tuesday former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy clarified that despite previous indications of dissatisfaction over seat-sharing arrangements, there is no inherent …

JD(S) to contest from 3 seats in LS polls, claims former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

JD(S) to contest from 3 seats in LS polls, claims former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy revealed on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party has agreed to concede three seats to the regional party. Currently, Prajwal Revanna of JD represents Hassan, Sumalatha Ambareesh, backed by BJP, represents Mandya, and S Muniraju represents Kolar under BJP’s banner. This alliance was declared by Kumaraswamy following discussions with …

JD(S)-BJP alliance will be defeated in Lok Sabha polls, says Siddaramaiah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S)-BJP alliance will be defeated in Lok Sabha polls, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the BJP-JD alliance will suffer defeat in the coming Lok Sabha polls as the alliance failed to work in the recently-held election to the Teachers’ Constituency of the Legislative Council in Bengaluru. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating government works at Banavara in Arsikere taluk on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said, “People elected our candidate, defeating the …

BJP-JDS Consensus Nominees to be Defeated in LS Polls, Says CM Siddaramaiah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JDS Consensus Nominees to be Defeated in LS Polls, Says CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Referring to the recent defeat of Janata Dal Secular and Bharatiya Janata Party consensus nominee A.P. Ranganath at the hands of Congress party in the recently held Bangalore Teachers Constituency poll, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday exuded confidence that Congress party would defeat the JDS-BJP nominees in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls and Congress would win in about 20 …

CM Siddaramaiah keen to finalise LS candidates for Mysuru-Kodagu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah keen to finalise LS candidates for Mysuru-Kodagu

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: With the Lok Sabha polls fast approaching and the BJP-JDS alliance likely to start seat-sharing talks to gear up party workers to take on the ruling Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is keen to wrest both Mysuru and Chamarajanagar in his home turf, and will hold a meeting to finalise the candidates. Knowing well that it would be a tough …

BJP-JD(S) alliance will win all 28 seats in Lok Sabha elections next year: HD Kumaraswamy
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP-JD(S) alliance will win all 28 seats in Lok Sabha elections next year: HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka with its new ally Janata Dal on Sunday resolved to win all the 28 seats in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, which is about six months away. In a further display of bonhomie, the BJP state president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday called on former chief minister and JD second-in-command H …

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP, JD(S) leaders congratulate Vijayendra over elevation, Cong takes 'dynasty politics' dig

Hindustan Times  

The leadership of BJP's new alliance partner in Karnataka -- JD -- was among the political leaders who congratulated B Y Vijayendra on his appointment as the new president of the saffron party's state unit. The BJP on Friday appointed Vijayendra, the younger son of veteran leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, as its state unit president. BJP, …

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP state president
1 year, 2 months ago

BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP state president

India TV News  

Karnataka: The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra as party's state president with immediate effect, General Secretary Arun Singh informed on Friday. Former Karnataka CM Yediyurappa congratulated his son after he was appointed as the party president for Karnataka. "I would like to thank the party president JP Nadda for giving me this opportunity to work as …

'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs, what will they do...': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar
1 year, 2 months ago

'Congress doesn't have money to give to their MLAs, what will they do...': Kumaraswamy attacks Shivakumar

India TV News  

Janta Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy took a swipe at Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the latter's chief ministerial ambitions. The former chief minister said, "Why should they unnecessarily say, ‘10 people are coming, five people are coming’, ‘They are ready’ and ‘discussions MLAs) have already taken place under the leadership of Krishnappa’. Reacting to JD leader's comment, Shivakumar said …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

JDS Kerala unit 'not in favour' of joining NDA, sticks to Left Front in jolt to party high command
1 year, 3 months ago

JDS Kerala unit 'not in favour' of joining NDA, sticks to Left Front in jolt to party high command

India TV News  

In a jolt to the party high command, the Kerala unit of the Janata Dal on Saturday objected to the decision to join the NDA and said that it will be with the Left front in the state. JDS Kerala president Mathew T Thomas said that the party high command made the announcement without holding discussion with the Kerala unit. …

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent
1 year, 3 months ago

‘No difference in party’: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) tie-up amid report of dissent

Live Mint  

Karnataka's former chief minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday informed that all members of JD have unanimously voted to continue the alliance with Bhartiya Janata Party for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. HD Kumaraswamy said, "In today's meeting our senior party leaders unanimously have given an endorsement to continue the alliance between BJP and JD.There is no …

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse
1 year, 3 months ago

'Kumaraswamy is disillusioned': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams JD(S) leader over prediction of govt collapse

India TV News  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized JD leader H D Kumaraswamy for his prediction regarding the Congress government's collapse in Karnataka. 'Kumaraswamy is desperate' "Kumaraswamy is desperate because he was under the illusion that the coalition government will come to power and he will become the Chief Minister, now he is disillusioned," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question. 'Congress government in …

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru
1 year, 3 months ago

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, a Janata Dal leader and the son of former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, on Sunday morning met with Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader BS Yediyurappa at his residence in Bengaluru. On being asked about the JD leaders including Vice President Syed Shafiulla Saheb's resignation from the party, Nikhil Kumaraswamy said that the party would be taking up …

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
1 year, 3 months ago

JD(S) makes U-turn and joins BJP-led NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal patriarch HD Deve Gowda and his son Kumaraswamy met Union Home Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah in Parliament on Thursday, following which JD formally joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday. Notably, earlier in July this year, HD Deve Gowda has ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya …

JDS joins BJP-led NDA after HD Kumaraswamy's meeting with Amit Shah, JP Nadda
1 year, 3 months ago

JDS joins BJP-led NDA after HD Kumaraswamy's meeting with Amit Shah, JP Nadda

India TV News  

Former Karnataka CM and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and formally joined the National Democratic Alliance. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who was also present in the meeting, said, "The way Prime Minister Modi is doing the development work, no party will say no to joining NDA.I also welcome him. Talks …

Kumaraswamy to visit Delhi today to meet BJP leadership; alliance talks on agenda
1 year, 3 months ago

Kumaraswamy to visit Delhi today to meet BJP leadership; alliance talks on agenda

Hindustan Times  

JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said he will be travelling to New Delhi on September 21 to meet BJP central leadership to discuss the possible alliance between both parties in Karnataka for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. READ | Modi, Shah & central leadership will decide on BJP's alliance with JDS for LS polls: Yediyurappa Later in the day, …

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