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"Nagendra's resignation victory for Dalits, not BJP alone", says Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka on Saturday said that Congress leader B Nagendra's resignation from the state cabinet was the outcome of sustained pressure by the BJP-JD(S) alliance and called it a "victory for the entire Dalit community" rather than the opposition party alone.

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Gautam Adani meets Karnataka CM, BJP attacks Congress over ‘double standard’

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for an hour. Sources described the meeting as a courtesy visit while returning to the airport. The meeting occurred amid a proposed tunnel road project for which Adani Enterprises is the lowest bidder. The BJP criticised the Congress for perceived…

The Economic Times

BJP to lay siege to Karnataka Vidhana Soudha on Aug 24: LoP Ashoka

The BJP and JD(S) will protest at Vidhana Soudha on August 24. They demand the removal of minister B Nagendra from the cabinet. This action is due to his alleged involvement in an Rs 89 crore scam. The opposition has been protesting for a week across the state. They aim…

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Karnataka CM’s guarantee scheme figures don’t add up, alleges BJP’s R Ashoka

BJP leader R Ashoka has demanded a white paper on Karnataka's guarantee schemes. He alleges that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar presented contradictory figures during his Independence Day address. Official records and the Chief Minister's Office have provided different beneficiary and expenditure numbers.

The Economic Times

BJP, JD(S) join forces to take on Congress government in Karnataka

BJP and JD(S) will jointly challenge the Congress government in Karnataka. They plan coordinated protests inside and outside the legislature during the upcoming session. The opposition parties will focus on the Bidadi township land acquisition and development plans. A state-level coordination committee will be formed soon to guide their joint…

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Former Karnataka Minister Ramachandra Gowda passes away at 88

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramachandra Gowda passed away at eighty-eight years old. Senior party leaders remembered his decades-long contribution to the party's growth. He dedicated his entire life to the nationalist movement from Jana Sangh to BJP. Gowda served as a Cabinet Minister and represented the Bangalore Graduates' Constituency.…

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Karnataka LoP questions CM Shivakumar's 'silence' over TN Cong warning against Mekedatu project

BJP leader R Ashoka slammed Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar for his silence on Tamil Nadu Congress' warning against the Mekedatu dam. Ashoka challenged Shivakumar to protest in Chennai, questioning if coalition politics in Tamil Nadu has made him fearful. He accused the Congress government of using the dam issue…

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Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirement

Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Congress government of using this to determine eligibility based on income and caste by demanding PAN cards and caste certificates, alleging a betrayal of poll promises. The government claims…

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BJP rakes up Waqf land row, alleges 'appeasement politics' threatening farmers' livelihood

Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Karnataka government of appeasement politics, alleging that Waqf references are being entered into farmers' land records, threatening their livelihoods. He claims over 1.8 lakh farmers' land records have been affected, with the process potentially extending to three lakh RTCs across 31 districts.…

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MLC Polls: Nitin Nabin hints at tough action against BJP MLAs who voted for the Congress

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday warned of strict action against Karnataka party MLAs who allegedly cross-voted for Congress in the June 18 Legislative Council elections, exposing internal rifts within the state unit.

The Economic Times

Cross-voting in MLC polls in Karnataka: BJP president Nitin Nabin summons Karnataka party chief

BJP President Nitin Nabin has summoned Karnataka party chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa and other leaders. This follows cross-voting in the state Legislative Council polls. The ruling Congress secured five seats, while the BJP won two. Reports indicate cross-voting by BJP and JD(S) legislators. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka stated that betrayers…

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Karnataka MLC polls: 212 out of 222 MLAs cast votes till 1 pm

Karnataka Assembly members cast votes for seven Legislative Council seats. High voter turnout was recorded. Key leaders including the Chief Minister and former CM participated. The ruling Congress aims to secure a majority. A contest is anticipated for the seventh seat. Legislators were sequestered amid fears of cross-voting.

The Economic Times

Ramalinga Reddy has withdrawn his resignation, claims Congress gen sec Surjewala

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala announced that Ramalinga Reddy has withdrawn his resignation. Surjewala clarified that Reddy's decision stemmed from a misunderstanding. He asserted that Reddy will continue as a minister in the Karnataka government. Surjewala also criticized the BJP for attempting to exploit the situation for political gain. The…

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'No TN Congress MLAs at resort, it's closed for renovation:' DK Shivakumar

"It is false that Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs have come to Bengaluru. I follow what the party says. I do not know anything about the Tamil Nadu issue," Shivakumar clarified while responding to questions from the media at his Sadashivanagar residence.

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Karnataka: BJP hold protest on KSRTC bus fare hike

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka slammed the Congress government over the hike and said that there was no money in the pocket of the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah which is why he resorted to the hike. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah moves HC against Guv nodding to graft probe

On August 17, the Governor granted the sanction for prosecution of the Chief Minister over the alleged irregularities in land allocation by MUDA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka: Three arrested in Haveri gang rape incident, Opposition targets state government

Three persons have been arrested in Karnataka's Haveri for alleged gang rape, Karnataka police said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News;

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Leaders upset as crisis brewing in BJP over appointments: CM

CM Siddaramaiah says discontent brewing in BJP over appointments of B.Y. Vijayendra and R. Ashoka as party president and Leader of Opposition respectively. CM claims several BJP leaders displeased, including Arvind Bellad and others. He challenges HDK to disclose "pen drive" details and says Kumaraswamy lacks morality. CM says desperation…

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Karnataka: Will retire from politics if allegations are proved, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that he will retire from politics if accusations that he took bribes from contractors were proved true. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka election results 2023 | Are incumbent BJP Ministers winning or losing?

As Congress emerged as the leading party cruising past 120 seats by noon in the closely-watched Assembly elections, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat. Here’s a look at how Ministers in the BJP’s incumbent Karnataka Cabinet are faring in the polls with close to 66% per cent of the…

The Times of India

BDA, BBMP buildings on SWD will also be demolished: Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka

BENGALURU: Karnataka revenue minister R Ashoka and chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday informed the legislative council that the state government will take up 365 days of demolition drive in Bengaluru to free up the encroached storm water drains (SWD) which led to serious flooding in the city earlier this…

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Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan's 'Muslims outnumber Vokkaligas' comment stirs controversy in Karnataka

BENGALURU: Karnataka Congress leader and MLA B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's remarks about Muslims outnumbering Vokkaligas in the state has stirred a controversy.

The Times of India

Technical team to visit Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada to study earthquakes, says Karnataka Revenue minister R Ashoka

BENGALURU: Revenue minister R Ashoka on Monday said the state government will depute a team of experts from Hyderabad based CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) to study and assess a series of earthquakes that occurred in Kodagu and neighbouring Dakshina Kannada district over the past few days.

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BENGALURU : Nine years after it was first proposed and despite severe legal impediments, the move to register properties anywhere in Karnataka is being revived, albeit in a smaller fashion.

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Karnataka: Transfer of 98 sub-registrars raises eyebrows

BENGALURU: The Karnataka revenue department has transferred 98 sub-registrars in the past 10 days, a move that has raised eyebrows across the political and bureaucratic spectrum, reports Sandeep Moudgal.

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