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Political compulsions make BJP and JD(S) natural allies despite ideological mismatch

Though the political ideology of the BJP and the Janata Dal (S) appear to be polls apart, leaders of both the parties believe that the proposed alliance between them is only “natural” considering the present political circumstances and ground realities.

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Not worried over BJP-JD(S) alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he is not bothered about the poll alliance between the Opposition parties BJP and the JD(S) in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claiming that the people will back the ruling Congress party.

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Speculations on JD(S)-BJP alliance gain steam after Deve Gowda’s trip to Delhi

Speculation about a possible BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections has gained steam after the return of the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda from a trip to Delhi recently.

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H.D. Kumaraswamy shifted to ward from ICU

JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who had suffered an acute stroke on Wednesday morning and was rushed to Apollo Speciality Hospital at Jayanagar, was shifted from the ICU to the ward

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Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy hospitalised

Former Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has been hospitalised in Bengaluru after he complained of weakness and discomfort. He has been admitted to Apollo Specialty Hospital in Jayanagar, under the care of neurologist P. Satishchandra and his team.

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Shifting of proposed medical college from RGUHS campus, Ramanagara to Kanakapura kicks up controversy

Controversy over State govt's decision to shift proposed medical college from Ramanagara to Kanakapura. Former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy questions need for college in Kanakapura. Residents of Ramanagara oppose decision, citing Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway & number of accidents. 'Kengal Hanumanthaiah Medical College Horata Samithi' fighting for college in Ramanagara.

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Govt. should not wait for changing drought manual norms: HDK

Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the State government to take measures to mitigate the impact of drought immediately

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BJP trying to do politics on every issue, says M.B. Patil

BJP leaders trying to do politics in Cauvery issue due to election loss; CWC asked State to release 10,000 cusecs; TN sought 24,000 cusecs; SC approached for relief; BJP trying to cover up their sorry state by doing politics; people sent them home due to 40% commission govt; Kumaraswamy's statement…

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Karnataka government will place facts of State’s water situation before Supreme Court Bench: D.K. Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Water Resources D.K. Shivakumar has said that Karnataka will place before the Supreme Court, which will hear Tamil Nadu’s plea for release of its allotment of Cauvery river water for the month of August, the facts about Karnataka’s dire water situation.Deputy Chief Minister and…

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Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra says NICE Road is infructuous, suggests Karnataka government take over project

A voluminous 392-page report prepared and submitted to the State Government in December 2106 by a legislature panel headed by T.B. Jayachandra had indicted NICE for violation of the Framework Agreement (FWA), excess land acquisition, levying toll without laying a concrete road, and illegal mining, among other issues.

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KPCC general body meeting signals senior Ministers to quit after 30 months to pave way for young legislators

KPCC GBM signals senior Ministers to be ready to sacrifice posts after 30 months to make way for young leaders. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges party cadre to not relax till 2023 elections, criticizes BJP for not giving tax and economic assistance to Karnataka. He also mocks former CM Kumaraswamy for…

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Vishwanath says he is an aspirant for Congress ticket for Lok Sabha elections

Adaguru H. Vishwanath, MLC from Belagavi, aspires to contest Lok Sabha elections from Mysuru-Madikeri constituency on a Congress ticket. He believes individual charisma is more important than party politics. He also claims BJP leaders took kickbacks for projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore before elections. He believes the people of the…

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Right now, our grouse is not corruption, but non-clearance of pending bills, says D. Kempanna, president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association

Contractors are again on a collision course with the Karnataka government. While the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractors have stopped work, demanding immediate clearance of pending bills, contractors across the State have also warned that they may tread the same path if bills are not cleared soon. The pending…

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Will meet PM Modi on NICE road project ‘scam’, demand CBI probe: Kumaraswamy

The former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who along with JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, has been talking about alleged irregularities in the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE) road project, announced on Saturday that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and seek a probe…

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Display your commitment by taking over NICE project, HDK tells Siddaramaiah

Kumaraswamy urges CM to study Law Minister's report on NICE irregularities, take bold step to implement recommendations. #DisplayCommitment #TakeOverProject #BoldStep #StudyReport.

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BJP-JD(S) vow to put up united fight against Congress government in Karnataka; demand takeover of NICE

Kumaraswamy & Bommai announce joint fight against Cong. govt. in Karnataka. Demand govt. take over NICE project, stop toll collection & probe irregularities. Accuse Cong. of misusing SCSP/TSP grants for guarantee schemes. Deve Gowda denies alliance with NDA/UPA. Fight for people's justice.

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BJP, JD(S) complain to Governor against ‘misuse of IAS officers’; Speaker meets him on expulsion

BJP, JD(S) lodge complaint with Governor against alleged misuse of IAS officers for political event. BJP alleges misuse of Constitutional norms, demands explanation from CM Siddaramaiah. Assembly passes resolution suspending 10 MLAs for "indecent and disrespectful conduct". BJP and JD(S) boycott proceedings, protest at Vidhana Soudha. BJP, JD(S) lodge complaint…

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HDK taunts Congress on Nitish’s presence at Opposition meet

Attacking the Congress over the presence of Janata Dal (United) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the Opposition meet, Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said that the Congress followed “dual policy” with regard to political alliances.

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HDK eying post of Leader of Opposition, says Congress

Congress accuses Kumaraswamy of eyeing Leader of Opposition post in Assembly with BJP's support. KPCC spokesperson Manasa alleges Kumaraswamy is acting like a BJP spokesperson and planning to occupy post with BJP's support. KPCC's Venkatesh says BJP is considering giving post to Kumaraswamy, and Satyananda says party will file case…

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“Opposition never considered JD(S) a part of them”: Kumaraswamy on opposition meet in Bengaluru

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy on Monday said that the opposition never considered Janata Dal-Secular as part of them and his party will not be part of any opposition alliance. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP-JD(S) tie-up: Regional party looking at outcome of NDA meeting on July 18

JD(S) looking to outcome of NDA meeting on July 18 to decide on alliance with BJP. BJP yet to appoint Leader of Opposition in State legislature. JD(S) not invited to Congress-led Opposition parties meeting. JD(S) mulling alliance with BJP after Muslims abandoned party in Assembly elections. JD(S) likely to go…

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HDK displays ‘transfer rate card’ of a department in Assembly

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy, who has been alleging that there is a “transfer racket” of officials in the new dispensation, on Wednesday, displayed a sheet of paper in the Assembly that he claimed mentions different “rates” for transfers of officials in a particular department.

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Signing long-term and costly power purchase agreements with private firms is main reason for power tariff hike, says Kumaraswamy

The former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that the signing of costly power purchase agreements (PPAs) with private firms for a long-term period was the main reason for the power tariff going up sharply in Karnataka.

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Let HDK be leader of joint Opposition: Ayanur Manjunath

Taking a dig at the BJP for its delay in appointing the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, former Member of Parliament and JD(S) leader Ayanur Manjunath said former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy should become the leader of the joint Opposition.

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