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Comment on Kanakapura becoming ‘part of Bengaluru’ escalates Shivakumar-Kumaraswamy turf war

The war of words between Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Janata Dal (Secular) State president and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who are engaged in a turf war over Ramanagara politics as well as Vokkaliga leadership role, escalated on Tuesday, with the former speaking of villages of Kanakapura taluk…

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HDK criticises Siddaramaiah, DKS for watching cricket match amidst drought

Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of watching cricket while State is in crisis; calls Congress "Scamgress". Alleges govt artificially creating power shortage to collect commission from private companies. Shivakumar dismisses claims, suggests filing complaint if misappropriation.

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Congress government creating artificial power shortage, alleges Kumaraswamy

The former Chief Minister and new ad hoc State president of the JD(S) H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday alleged that although there is ample scope for power generation from various sources in the State, the Congress government was creating an “artificial shortage” to purchase power from private companies.

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C.M. Ibrahim rebellion: JD(S) State executive committee dissolved; H.D. Kumaraswamy appointed ad hoc president of party

Announcing the appointment at a press conference, Deve Gowda said the decision to ally with the BJP was done to strengthen and rejuvenate the party.

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Vishwanath dissatisfied with conduct of Dasara festival

MLC A.H. Vishwanath expressed dissatisfaction over Dasara festivities, citing lack of people's representatives in the Sub-Committees and alleged "durbar" by officials. He lamented no new programmes were added and the alleged demand for commission from honorarium paid to artistes. He recalled the State government had conducted Dasara solely from sponsorship…

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HDK makes cryptic allegations against Congress leaders over IT raids

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged ₹100 crore seized in IT raids was from "SST" & "YST" collections, linked to Congress leaders. He demanded probe & claimed ₹1,000 crore changed hands during official transfers. He warned of worsening electricity woes & accused govt of ignoring real issues.

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HDK demands probe into unearthing of money in I-T raids

Kumaraswamy demands probe into I-T raid unearthing huge quantum of money. He questions D.K. Shivakumar's remarks, asking why he's showing signs of guilt. Wants CM/Deputy CM to decide nature of probe to uncover truth.

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HDK attacks Karnataka government against plan to set up solid waste management parks in Ramanagara and Bengaluru

Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday slammed the State government’s plan to set up four solid waste management parks, including one proposed near Ramanagara, to dump waste from Bengaluru

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Income tax search at contractor’s house reportedly leads to Rs 42cr, sparks political allegations, counter allegations

BENGALURU: Income Tax (I-T) officials have been carrying out search and seizure operations at properties of several contractors in Karnataka since Thursday, sparking political allegations and counter allegations in the state.

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Siddaramaiah takes dig at HDK on caste census report

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday alleged that JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy cancelled a meeting convened to receive a caste census report during the coalition government.

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HDK endorses Shamanur’s views on posting to Lingayat officials

Kumaraswamy supports Shivashankarappa's opinion on postings for Veerashaiva/Lingayat officials. He believes it's not enough to give them postings, but important to know what positions they get. He predicts Congress govt will fall in 2024 & urges party men to support alliance candidate in elections.

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Deve Gowda and HDK defend alliance with BJP, seek party leaders’ support

At a meeting convened to sort out differences over his party’s alliance with the BJP, former Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy and party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on Sunday defended the alliance

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Hurt over JD(S)-BJP alliance being forged without informing me: Ibrahim

Upset with former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy forging an alliance with the BJP, JD(S) State president C.M. Ibrahim on Saturday said he would take a decision on further course of action after meeting like-minded people on October 16. He claimed he was not in the know of developments leading up…

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Government to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust

Govt to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust running leading educational institutions. CM Siddaramaiah to form committee headed by senior IAS officer to investigate. Former CM Kumaraswamy accused ex-Higher Education Minister of entering into "quid pro quo" to appoint entrepreneur as life trustee of BMSET. BMSET formed in 1957 by…

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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan guided Karnataka in agriculture policies

Eminent agriculture scientist and Father of Green Revolution in India M.S. Swaminathan had worked with Karnataka government in various capacities. He was a frequent visitor to Bengaluru where he took part in agriculture-related engagements and delivered lectures.

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BJP-JD(S) stage joint protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru

The Opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders staged a joint satyagraha in Bengaluru on Wednesday accusing the Congress government of its failure to protect the interests of Karnataka in the inter-State row over sharing of Cauvery river water.

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Minister urges PM to intervene in Cauvery issue

Reddy urges PM Modi to intervene in Cauvery dispute; calls for evidence to back Kumaraswamy's corruption claims; refuses to comment on BJP-JD(S) alliance; says Congress will win 20+ LS seats; dismisses Rayaraddi's demand for 6 Deputy CM posts.

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Poll pact: JD(S) Muslim leaders decide to take a call on political future after district-level interactions

JD(S) Muslim leaders restive after party's entry into BJP-led NDA; leaders to meet after 10 days to decide future course. Muslim leaders under pressure from community & workers to sever ties. JD(S) leadership to meet Muslim leaders to explain party's situation & attempt to iron out differences. Muslim community supported…

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BJP welcomes JD(S) into NDA fold ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Mr Nadda welcomed the JD(S) into the NDA and posted a photo of him with Mr Kumaraswamy and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Mr Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil also attended the meeting.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Flash protests by farmers in Karnataka after SC refuses to stay CWMA order on Cauvery water, and more

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BJP-JD(S) alliance close to being formalised with HDD and HDK set to meet top BJP leaders in Delhi

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda to discuss alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. PM Modi and JD(S) patriarch H.D. Deve Gowda may also hold talks.

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HDK asks Election Commission to probe Yathindra’s statement

Urging the Election Commission to probe the purported statement of Yathindra, former Congress legislator and son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, that cookers and iron boxes were distributed during elections, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government had come to power “through such illegal means.”

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Formal announcement on BJP-JD(S) alliance likely to be made this week

BJP, JD(S) to form alliance ahead of LS polls. Leaders of both parties to meet in Delhi to make official announcement. JD(S) likely to get 4-6 seats in Old Mysore region. BJP leaders in touch with JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy since he maintained good relationship with them. Announcement likely on Sept…

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HDK accuses DKS of extorting ₹100 per sq. ft from builders

Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy attack Congress govt. Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of extorting ₹100/sq ft from builders. Deve Gowda blames Siddaramaiah & Rajanna for his 2019 LS defeat. Parameshwara invited him to contest from Tumakuru. Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy question Congress' role in BJP coming to power in Karnataka.

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Deve Gowda acknowledges he met top BJP leaders over alliance

JD(S) and BJP alliance in Karnataka confirmed by HD Deve Gowda; PM Modi and HD Kumaraswamy to decide seat-sharing. Gowda defends alliance, citing need to protect regional party and State's interests. Siddaramaiah attacked for questioning JD(S)'s secular credentials.

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