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Siddaramaiah¡¯s supports plan mega OBC bash in JDS backyard of Hassan on Dec 5
Siddaramaiah¡¯s rally in Hassan on December 5 aims to showcase his popularity and assert his authority within the Congress, following their bypoll success. While some leaders remain skeptical, Siddaramaiah has briefed Rahul Gandhi, highlighting the event's potential benefits for upcoming local elections.
Siddaramaiah meets Modi, seeks Centre¡¯s support for Bengaluru citing its global status
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to seek assistance for upgrading Bengaluru¡¯s infrastructure and requested a special grant for the peripheral ring road. He also sought funds for tier two cities and assistance for cooperative banking. Siddaramaiah highlighted the raw deal Karnataka received from the 15th Finance Commission and requested intervention for additional grants.
Karnataka cabinet expansion unlikely: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar ruled out any immediate cabinet expansion, mentioning no discussions have been held to fill the lone ministerial vacancy. He confirmed that the issue hasn't been discussed with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. The Karnataka government consists of 34 ministers including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
There are talks regarding changing Karnataka Congress president, says Minister Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara indicated potential changes to the state's cabinet and Congress president position. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's term as KPCC president is under review. Both Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are in Delhi for discussions with the Congress high command. The final decision rests with the high command after consulting with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
"All rights given to Waqf board shall be revoked": BJP leader CT Ravi after protest in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka protested against the state government over the Waqf Board land issue. BJP leaders demanded the removal of the term "Waqf Board" from government records. They alleged that the Waqf Board is encroaching upon temple land, farmers' land, cremation grounds, and properties of Dalits. BJP plans to raise this issue in Parliament.
Karnataka bypolls results will lift political stock of Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, & dent HDK, Vijayendra¡¯s profile
The Congress party won all three assembly seats in the recent Karnataka bypolls. The BJP-JDS alliance failed to secure any seats. Sons of former chief ministers HD Kumaraswamy and Basavaraj Bommai lost their respective elections. The Congress victory is seen as a boost for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar.
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Siddaramaiah joins Rahul Gandhi, says Adani must not be allowed to escape, seeks arrest
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the central government for not arresting Gautam Adani following US charges of corruption. Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of shielding Adani and tarnishing India's reputation. Congress members protested, while other states mentioned in the indictment denied involvement.
MUDA case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's brother-in-law deposes before Lokayukta police
Mallikarjuna Swamy, brother-in-law of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, appeared before the Lokayukta police. He provided documents related to an alleged land allotment scam. The Lokayukta is investigating the allocation of 14 MUDA sites in Mysuru. Swamy, Siddaramaiah, and his wife are accused in the case. They were previously questioned by the investigators.
We are planning to file suit against this: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on PM Modi's 'looting' remarks against state
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is considering legal action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the Congress party of "looting" the state. Siddaramaiah called Modi's claims, made during a Maharashtra rally, lies intended to sway voters. The Chief Minister also criticized Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for not advocating for Karnataka's fair share of tax revenue from the central government.
Karnataka BJP says it¡¯s got clean-chit from Lokayukta in 40% Commission case, demands CM Siddaramaiah¡¯s apology
The Karnataka Lokayukta found no evidence to support the "40% commission" allegations leveled against the previous BJP government by the Congress during the 2022 assembly elections. The BJP is demanding an apology from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for their alleged smear campaign, while the Congress remains silent on the Lokayukta's findings.
"I'll retire from politics if PM proves his allegations against Congress in Karnataka": CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations of fund misuse for Maharashtra elections. Siddaramaiah denied claims of looting and dared PM Modi to prove the allegations, vowing to quit politics if found true. He highlighted his government's welfare schemes and urged Maharashtra to vote for development and progress.
Congress government ordering probe into Covid-19 handling during BJP regime has malafide intent: Yediyurappa
B S Yediyurappa stated the Congress government's probe into Covid-19 management during the BJP's tenure was driven by ulterior motives. He defended the BJP government's handling of the pandemic, claiming they worked sincerely to save lives. Yediyurappa believes this investigation is an attempt to distract from the MUDA case, which implicates Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in alleged irregularities.
Siddaramaiah will resign as CM before Belagavi assembly session, claims BJP's Vijayendra
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra claimed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign before the Belagavi assembly session due to alleged internal power struggles and corruption allegations. Vijayendra stated that Congress leaders were attempting to buy out MLAs, prompting Siddaramaiah's potential resignation.
BJP offered Rs 50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to remove Karnataka govt: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of offering bribes to Congress MLAs. He claimed the BJP offered Rs 50 crore to each of the 50 MLAs to topple his government. Siddaramaiah stated that the BJP resorted to these tactics because they failed to win the people's mandate.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of offering Rs 50 cr to 50 MLAs to destabilise state govt
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused BJP of offering bribes to Congress MLAs. He claimed BJP offered Rs 50 crore to 50 Congress MLAs. Siddaramaiah stated none of the MLAs accepted the bribe. Congress won the recent Karnataka Assembly elections with 135 seats. BJP secured 66 seats while JD(S) got 19 seats in the 224-seat assembly.
MUDA Scam: RTI activist levels fresh allegations against Karnataka CM
Social activist Snehamayi Krishna has accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of influencing a land allotment from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to his wife. Krishna alleges that MUDA's special Tehsildar paid the stamp duty for the land purchase, indicating potential impropriety. Congress spokesperson M Lakshmana defended Siddaramaiah and criticized Krishna for interfering with the ongoing investigation.
Will retire if PM Modi proves Congress collected Rs 700 cr for poll-bound states: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prove his allegation that the Congress government mobilized Rs 700 crore for poll-bound states. Siddaramaiah stated he would retire from politics if Modi proves the allegation, while challenging Modi to resign if he fails to do so.
BJP doing politics: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Waqf Board row
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused the BJP of playing politics over the Waqf Board land claims issue. The claims, affecting farmers, temples, and historical sites, have sparked controversy. The government has ordered a halt to land mutation processes and the withdrawal of eviction notices.
With bypolls staring Congress in face, Govt orders withdrawal of Waqf notices issued to farmers
The Karnataka government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all notices issued to farmers and citizens asserting the Waqf Board's ownership of their land. This move comes amidst bypolls and strong opposition from the BJP and JDS, who have made it a major campaign issue.
PM showing "relentless favouritism" towards Gujarat, coaxing investments to home state: Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of showing favoritism towards Gujarat by diverting major investments from states like Karnataka. He criticized Karnataka's BJP MPs for not challenging this alleged bias and called for fairness and equal opportunities for all southern states.
Supreme Court's notice to Karnataka, DK Shivakumar on CBI plea against withdrawal of consent by state govt
The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Karnataka government and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding a plea challenging the withdrawal of consent for a CBI probe into a disproportionate assets case against Shivakumar. The CBI is challenging the state government's decision, which overturned a previous BJP government's sanction for the investigation.
New kind of ''Jihad'' in Karnataka through Waqf Board, alleges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has accused the Congress government in Karnataka of engaging in 'appeasement politics' by allowing the Waqf Board to claim ownership of lands belonging to farmers, temples, and others. Joshi alleges that this is a 'new kind of Jihad' and a 'big conspiracy' by the Congress party.
'Answered all questions, told them truth,' says Siddaramaiah after deposing before Lokayukta police
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was questioned by Lokayukta police for two hours regarding allegations of illegal land allotments to his wife. Siddaramaiah maintained his innocence, stating that all transactions were legal and dismissing the accusations as false.
Karnataka CM appears before Lokayukta Police in MUDA housing plot allotment case; BJP seeks CBI probe
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appeared before the Lokayukta, addressing allegations of unlawful housing plot allotments to his wife. He defended his actions, stating he responded based on facts and denied wrongdoing. The BJP demanded a CBI probe, but Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in the Lokayukta's independence.
Lokayukta police questions Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for 2 hours in MUDA case
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was questioned for two hours by the Lokayukta police regarding alleged irregularities in the allotment of MUDA sites to his wife. The opposition BJP has demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation and a CBI probe into the matter.
Doubts over state police investigation: Karnataka BJP demands CBI probe into MUDA scam
The Karnataka BJP has raised concerns over the state police's investigation into the MUDA scam case, demanding a CBI probe. They allege a massive Rs 5000 crore scam and doubt the impartiality of the state police. The BJP spokesperson expressed hope for a favorable High Court decision on their plea for a CBI inquiry.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to appear before Lokayukta in MUDA case today
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appeared before the Lokayukta police in Mysuru to face an inquiry into an alleged land allotment scam involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The inquiry stems from allegations that MUDA illegally allotted sites worth Rs 56 crore to Siddaramaiah's wife. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also investigating the case for potential money laundering.
Will appear before Lokayukta for questioning in MUDA case, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will appear before the Lokayukta police in Mysuru on Wednesday for questioning in the MUDA site allotment case. Siddaramaiah and his wife are accused of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. The Lokayukta police had earlier questioned Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi, on October 25.
Lokayukta police summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for questioning in MUDA case on Wednesday
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police for questioning in the MUDA site allotment case. He is scheduled to appear before them on November 6th. This follows the questioning of his wife, Parvathi B M, on October 25th. The case also names Siddaramaiah's brother-in-law and others, with an FIR registered on September 27th.
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