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Guwahati, Jul 14 (PTI) Amidst protests by opposition parties over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, BJP's Assam unit on Monday extended full support to the exercise, stating that it is necessary to weed out illegal voters from the rolls. The state unit of the ruling party maintained that such an exercise was needed in the northeastern state to detect illegal voters included in electoral rolls allegedly by the Congress. Also Read | India Hopes Zero Tolera ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed claims made by BJP leader Amit Malviya. Malviya alleged Rahul Gandhi humiliated Siddaramaiah by refusing a meeting. Siddaramaiah clarified his Delhi trip focused on Mysuru's Dasara Air Show with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He defended Rahul Gandhi's commitment to Karnataka. Siddaramaiah accused BJP of betraying the state by withholding funds. Refuting BJP leader Amit Malviya's allegation that Rahul Gandhi had 'humiliated' him by denying a meet ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 12 (ANI): A day after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ruled out any change in leadership and asserted he would complete his full term, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stirred speculation with a metaphor-laden remark, saying, "It is difficult to find a chair. When you find a chair, you have to come and sit on the raft." Shivakumar made the remark while inaugurating the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations organised by the Bangalore Bar Associat ...Read More >
MYSURU: With Siddaramaiah saying that he will continue to remain as CM, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said that there was no discussion on leadership change with the high command. The minister reiterated that the state unit will go by the decision of the top brass. Dr Parameshwara said that the high command will take a final call irrespective of the opinion of the legislators. He admitted that statements of a few MLAs on the change of guard issue have created some confusion. "The party high c ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Even as they expressed the view that the bill on simultaneous elections passes muster with the basic structure of the Constitution, former Chief Justices of India J S Khehar and D Y Chandrachud questioned the legislation's entrusting of unbridled powers to the Election Commission, and also raised questions about other aspects of the legislation.In a meeting of the JPC on One Nation-One Poll (ONOP) that lasted over six hours, the two former CJIs are learnt to have expressed reservation ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the political storm over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, the BJP on Friday lashed out at "hypocratic and unscrupulous" Congress for its "double-faced duplicity" on the issue of linking Aadhaar with voter identity card. Amit Malviya, in-charge of BJP's National Information and Technology Department, shared, on X, old videos of Parliament proceedings and screen grabs of news items carrying statements of Congress leaders - R ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 11 (PTI) In the wake of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserting that he would complete his five years' tenure, his deputy D K Shivakumar on Friday said the CM has replied to all the questions on the matter. "The Chief Minister has already answered all your questions. It's not appropriate for me to keep repeating the same, and it's not right for you to keep asking," Shivakumar told reporters at the Bengaluru airport, upon his return from New Delhi. Both Siddaramaiah and S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed the speculation about a change in the state's leadership, asserting that there has been no discussion on the change of the CM in the Congress circle. Speaking at a media conference at Karnataka Bhavan, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that the issue of change of Chief Ministers is a creation of the media, and there is no room for speculation. Also Read | India Monsoon Fury 2025: Home Ministry Releases INR ...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: Brushing aside talks of a leadership change in the Karnataka Government later this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday reiterated that he would continue as CM and complete a five-year tenure. However, he was quick to add that he would abide by the decision of the Congress high command with regard to the leadership change. "As of no,w there is no vacancy for the CM post. I am very much there as the CM and I will continue (for the remaining tenure). Even Shivakumar (Deputy C ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today dismissed speculation over any change in leadership, declaring that there is "no vacancy" for the CM's post and affirming that he will complete his five-year term in office. Siddaramaiah reiterated that no discussion had taken place within the Congress party regarding any leadership change. "Even Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has made it clear that there is no vacancy for the CM post," he told reporters. When asked abou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday dismissed speculation that he might be deposed. He asserted that the Congress national general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, has categorically ruled out any such move. "Surjewala has clearly said there is no change in the leadership. The leadership issue is not in the discussion. When he said this, why is there speculation? He is in charge of Karnataka, and when he has said there should not b ...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: 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: AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday declined to comment on the ongoing discussions regarding leadership change in the state, suggesting that it is no longer pertinent and also indicated that such decisions rest with the party high command. Addressing speculations surrounding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's visit to New Delhi, which some linked to the possibility of change in the CM, he clarified that ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Fresh calls have surfaced demanding that deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar be elevated to the top post, barely days after the Congress leadership asserted there would be no leadership change in Karnataka. Two Congress MLAs have now publicly thrown their weight behind him, signalling renewed tensions within the state unit.Senior leader and former minister Tanveer Sait said the party must remain open to change. "I feel leadership can't be stagnant. New leadership has to come and grow. ...Read More >
By BD Narayankar Bengaluru July 7 (UNI) The parallel visits of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to New Delhi, coming on the heels of mounting discontent among Congress legislators, may have been labelled as "official," but politically, they are anything but routine. At a time when party in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala is conducting intense one-on-one interactions with disgruntled MLAs, these Delhi trips seem carefully timed -- not just to meet Union ministe ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The issue of change in guard in the government has subsided, at least for the time being, leaving people to speculate whether Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will become Chief Minister in the present term. Earlier this week, Siddaramaiah asserted that he will be CM for five years and Shivakumar replied he has no option but to support the former. Former MLA CM Lingappa of Ramanagara predicted that it is difficult for Shivakumar to become CM in the present term. "My friend Shivakum ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4: Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday argued that Enforcement Directorate's National Herald case was "truly a strange" one. Singhvi began his rebuttal after additional solicitor general S V Raju for ED on July 3 concluded his arguments on the point of cognisance of the chargesheet filed in the case. "This is truly a strange case. More than strange. Unprecedented. This is an alleged case of money laundering, without any proper ...Read More >
Bidar (Karnataka) [India], July 3 (ANI): Amid ongoing troubleshooting exercise by the top leadership in the Congress in Karnataka following speculations about a change in leadership, Janata Dal (S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy has alleged that the common people are on receiving end due to a lot of dissident activities in the ruling party in the State. The JD (S) leader further said that people of Karnataka were really frustrated with the Congress government and MLAs. Also Read | 'I Will Come Agai ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Dismissing any dissatisfaction within the state unit of the Congress party, KPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said AICC General Secretary's visit was only about party organisation. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, "AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala has come to the state to discuss and prepare the ground for the next elections by delegating responsibilities." He was replying to a question if some of the MLAs e ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures stability for his government. He dismisses leadership change rumors. Siddaramaiah affirms strong relationship with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. He criticizes BJP leaders for spreading false information. Siddaramaiah confirms he will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala will visit Karnataka. He will address concerns of party legislators.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday asserted that the Congress go ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey has claimed that the Congress has finalised a leadership change in Karnataka and that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as Chief Minister in November. His remark comes even as Congress leaders, including Shivakumar himself, have denied any such move. Dubey alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would be made to resign due to 'old age' and linked the claim to party president Mallikarjun Kharg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey has claimed that the Congress has finalised a leadership change in Karnataka and that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as Chief Minister in November. His remark comes even as Congress leaders, including Shivakumar himself, have denied any such move. Dubey alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would be made to resign due to 'old age' and linked the claim to party president Mallikarjun Kharg ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 2: Amid growing political speculation about a possible mid-term change at the helm of the Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the BJP's claims of internal rift among senior state leaders. Siddaramaiah in unequivocal terms asserted that he will complete his five-year term in a "rock solid" manner and that the BJP is "daydreaming" over any such possibility. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who has been touted to become the next Chief Minister, as claimed ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): Amid growing political speculation about a possible mid-term change at the helm of the Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the BJP's claims of internal rift among senior state leaders. Siddaramaiah in unequivocal terms asserted that he will complete his five-year term in a "rock solid" manner and that the BJP is "daydreaming" over any such possibility. Also Read | UP Shocker: Couple Killed After Attempted Rape in Kaushambi, 2 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka BJP claimed on Wednesday that the visit of Congress National General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala to the state is aimed at preparing the ground to oust Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Addressing a Press conference at the BJP state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru, BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra alleged that Surjewala had come to the state to prepare the ground for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's res ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 2 (UNI) Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa today launched a scathing attack on the Congress leadership, claiming that senior party functionary and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala has stationed himself in Bengaluru to orchestrate Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's removal and install KPCC chief DK Shivakumar in his place. "Surjewala has not come here to take stock of the deteriorating governance in the state. He is laying the groundwork to seek Siddaramaiah' ...Read More >
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