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Mysuru: In a sharp rebuttal to chief minister Siddaramaiah's suggestion on making a Dalit leader the BJP state chief, Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra Friday hit back at the Congress leader, saying that the BJP has given a lot of respect to Dalit leaders across the nation. "BJP elevated Dalit leaders like Ram Nath Kovind and ST leader Droupadi Murmu as Presidents of India. Moreover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is from one of the most backward communities in the country. Congress leaders, i ...Read More >
Kalaburagi: Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said on Saturday that whenever Chief Minister Siddaramaiah senses a threat to his position, he starts organising party conventions repeatedly to retain his political relevance. Speaking to reporters, Vijayendra was responding to a query on the Congress' "Sadhana Samavesha" held in Mysuru. "Siddaramaiah means conventions, and conventions mean Siddaramaiah. To retain his political relevance, he always puts forward the AHINDA communities ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such state ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taking a jibe at the decision of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sanction Rs 50 crore each for local area development to all MLAs, especially those from the ruling party, following their one-on-one meeting with Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, the state BJP has dubbed the Karnataka Incharge as the 'Super CM' of the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka stated on Saturday, "For the past 26 month ...Read More >
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra on Friday alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would be conducting the 'Sadhana Samavesha' in Mysuru on Saturday in order to "threaten" the Congress high command. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, he said the CM is on the verge of tendering his resignation, and therefore he has planned the convention to "threaten" the party leadership. "Whenever there is a threat to his position, Mr. Siddaramaiah remembers the AHINDA communities. When the BJP took out ...Read More >
Mysuru: MLC A.H. Vishwanath has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah habitually organises conventions like the 'Sadhana Samavesha' whenever he finds himself in political trouble. Addressing a press conference at Jaladarshini Guest House yesterday, Vishwanath claimed that the CM is hosting the convention in his home district of Mysuru as a mere display of strength amid his ongoing power tussle with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Accusing Siddaramaiah of blatant hypocrisy for calling ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The politics surrounding Bengaluru's controversial tunnel road project has taken a fiery turn, with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya launching a direct challenge to the ruling Congress government -- accusing it of pushing a 'white elephant' project marred by massive corruption while ignoring real urban mobility solutions. The young Bengaluru South MP, known for his sharp attacks, has not only held a press conference exposing what he claims are shocking facts about the tunnel road's cost-benefit ...Read More >
The AICC OBC Advisory Committee has requested the central government to implement the Telangana model of caste survey in the upcoming national census. The committee also aims to relax the 50% reservation cap for OBCs. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah mentioned Rahul Gandhi's influence on the caste census decision. He also spoke about a previous socio-economic survey ordered during his tenure. The AICC OBC Advisory Committee on Wednesday urged the Centre to adopt the Telangana model of the social, ed ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) National President of the BJP Yuva Morcha and MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday challenged Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister for an open talk and public debate regarding the Bengaluru tunnel project. Tejasvi Surya claimed that the project only helps elite car owners and won't reduce the traffic jams in Bengaluru. Responding to the attacks by Surya, Karnataka Congress had stated on its social media han ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Shakti, one of the five Guarantee Schemes of the State Government, that provides free travel facility to women passengers in the State-owned Road Transport Corporations buses, set a new milestone yesterday, with 500th crore ticket. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah symbolically issued the 500th crore ticket to a woman passenger, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Transport Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy, aboard a KSRTC bus. Latha, a factory worker, was the lucky woman to receive 5 ...Read More >
D K Suresh, brother of Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, stated that Shivakumar is not in a hurry or under pressure to become Chief Minister. This follows CM Siddaramaiah's statement that he will complete his full term. Suresh dismissed reports of conflict within the Congress party. He emphasized that Shivakumar is fulfilling his responsibilities and respects the party's direction. Former Lok Sabha member D K Suresh on Saturday clarified that his brother and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakum ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday challenged Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, to hand over his powers for one year, promising to resolve all issues plaguing the city within that period. Surya made the remarks while addressing the media, vehemently opposing the proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru and alleging that it is a money-making scheme orchestr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi (86) passed away at her residence in Malleswaram here this morning owing to age related ailments. Popularly known as 'Abhinaya Saraswati' in Kannada and 'Kannadathu Paingili' in Tamil, Saroja Devi was born on Jan. 7, 1939 to Bhyrappa & Rudramma couple in Bengaluru. She leaves behind her daughter Bhuvaneshwari and son Gautham. Her husband Sri Harsha had predeceased her. Her body will be kept at her Malleswaram residence till tomorrow (July 15) for the p ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday that his party is not "anxious" about the leadership change in the state. "Why are you worried about our situation? Congress is not anxious about leadership change in the state. The Chief Minister has responded to your questions," the Deputy Chief Minister told media persons at the Kempegowda International Airport. Asked about Siddaramaiah's remark that Shivakumar has the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday asserted that the issue of leadership change in Karnataka is a creation of the media and that such speculation has no basis. "Both Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar and I have reiterated that the CM's post is not vacant, I am the CM," Siddaramaiah stressed. Speaking at a Press conference at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, he responded to questions from journalists regarding a possible handover of the Chief Minister's post. He clarifi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 10: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted that he will serve a full five-year term and claimed that there is no power-sharing arrangement between him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also considered a contender for the top post. Speaking to the media on Thursday, CM Siddaramaiah acknowledged that Shivakumar is an aspirant for the Chief Minister's position and said there is nothing wrong with that. He added that Shivakumar himself has clarified that ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress National General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday refuted reports regarding a meeting between the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in New Delhi, as "purely imaginary". Answering a question by the media on a possible meeting as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar are in New Delhi over developments in the state, he dubbed them "purely ima ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 9 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, who oversees the irrigation portfolio, announced on Wednesday that he has requested funding amounting to Rs 11,122.76 crore for the development of six irrigation projects within the state. Addressing a press conference at Karnataka Bhawan, Shivakumar said, We have appealed to the Centre for Rs 11,122.76 funds for six irrigation projects in the state - Rs 804.66 crore for Sonnathi lift irrigation proje ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has sought Rs 11,122.76 crore from the Centre for six irrigation projects. Challenges include delays in fund release and environmental clearances. Projects like Yettinahole, Upper Bhadra, and Mekedatu are in focus, with ongoing discussions with ministers to resolve issues and expedite approvals. In a move to bolster Karnataka's irrigation infrastructure, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Wednesday an appeal for Rs 11,122.76 crore from the cen ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A meeting by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar with Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday was termed 'imaginary' by Karnataka in-charge and general secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Randeep Singh Surjewala, over speculations of a change of leadership. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress National General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday refuted reports regarding a meeting between the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in New Delhi, as "purely imaginary". Answering a question by the media on a possible meeting as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar are in New Delhi over developments in the state, he dubbed them "purely ima ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress chief D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are not in Delhi to discuss a cabinet reshuffle. Speaking to the media at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, Shivakumar said, "We are here to discuss development projects. I have also sought time to meet the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. I may be able to meet him tomorrow (Thursday)." Shivakumar dismissed reports suggesting that he an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday reaffirmed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's stature as a prominent leader of the backward classes, stating that the Congress party is actively utilising his leadership at both state and national levels. "Siddaramaiah is an influential leader of the backward classes. The party is using his leadership effectively," Shivakumar said. He added that a national-level meeting of backward class leaders would be held in Bengaluru on July 1 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commenting on the rumours that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been appointed as Chairperson of the party's National OBC Advisory Committee, Deputy CM and State party President D. K. Shivakumar stated that his party is leveraging Siddaramaiah's leadership as a key backward class leader. Speaking to media in Delhi, he stated, "Siddaramaiah is an influential leader of the backward classes, and the party is making use of his leadership. On the 15th of t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Drawing parallels between the media fraternity and political parties over the leadership change in the state, Congress General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, said on Tuesday that a journalist also desires to become an editor, but ultimately, the owner of the channel decides. "Anyone can have a desire. Just like a journalist desires to become an editor. But, ultimately, it is the owner of the channel who picks and decides for the to ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka truck owners have halted the transportation of rice provided for free distribution under the Anna Bhagya scheme by the Siddaramaiah government. Retail Transport Contractors' Association President Shanmugappa issued a statement on Monday, announcing that trucks stopped transporting rice from midnight on Sunday. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar have failed to fulfil their promise of clearing transportation dues fo ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged party members to unite and follow Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's guidance. He refrained from commenting on his CM aspirations, emphasizing his prayers for the state's well-being after visiting Chamundi Hills.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday called on everyone in the party to work together, abiding by the advice and message given by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, as he refused to comment on whether he wa ...Read More >
When Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a press conference in Bengaluru on February 26, he was a picture of confidence despite the rising clamour from some senior Congress leaders close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding his removal as president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). Amid speculation around leadership change and rift among the top leaders, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sought to demonstrate their ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has made provisional attachment of properties worth Rs 34.12 crore linked to jailed actress Ranya Rao and others in connection with sensational gold smuggling case. The ED stated on its official social media handle X on Friday: "ED, Headquarter Office, New Delhi has provisionally attached immovable properties valued at Rs 34.12 crore under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 in a case involving transnational gold smuggling and ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Amid speculations over Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) acceding to the party high command's diktat over his claim for Chief Minister, Shivakumar and his wife Usha visited Chamundi Hill Temple here on the second Ashada Friday today. Shivakumar, clad in silk dhoti and shirt, paid his obeisance to the Goddess, continuing with the tradition he has been following for the past several years. He also broke coconuts outside the Temple, as part of the tradition. To a media qu ...Read More >
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