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People who lost land for sugar factory in Alaganchi village in Varuna threaten to boycott polls in Karnataka

When the protesters alleged indifference by the State Government, former Varuna MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah claimed that, during a meeting with the authorities, the management of the sugar factory had assured employment to the children of farmers, whose lands had been acquired. Unfortunately, they have not kept their word, he said. Also,…

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Lok Sabha election: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah links victory in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru to his political future

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made it clear that the stakes were high for him in the coming Lok Sabha election in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru constituencies.

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11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna

Discover 3 Jain sculptures from 11th century CE in Mysuru district. Shifted to ASI museum at IGRMS. Scope for excavations & research.

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HDK accuses Siddaramaiah of ‘outsourcing’ his constituency works to Yathindra

Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of "outsourcing" Varuna constituency works to his son; Siddaramaiah denies charges, says no need to respond even if Kumaraswamy puts posts 100 times. Education Minister clarifies CSR has no relation with Education Dept. Kumaraswamy questions legality of "backdoor entry" given to son.

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Karnataka CM’s son Yathindra hits back at HDK over cash-for-transfer video

Former Varuna MLA claims that the whole episode betrayed the desperation and the mindset of former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy who had insinuated that the conversation was related to cash for transfer.

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Police complaint against distribution of cookers and iron boxes by Siddaramaiah and Yathindra

Complaint lodged against CM Siddaramaiah & son Yathindra for allegedly inducing Varuna constituency voters in Mysuru during Assembly elections. A.N. Rangu alleges Yathindra revealed CM distributed cookers & iron boxes, violating law & not disclosing financial expenditure. Complainant seeks probe.

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Four-day training camp concludes at INA

INA's four-day training camps, 'Varuna' and 'Samudramanthan', concluded with 171 cadets, including 15 international trainees, testing their physical and mental strength. Activities included endurance runs, small arms firing, construction of rafts, obstacle courses, rowing and open ocean sailing. On the last day, cadets participated in a quadrathlon and a campfire.…

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Will Film City get the fillip in Siddaramaiah’s second stint as CM?

The Kannada film industry is very hopeful this time as the land allotted for establishing the Film City comes under Varuna constituency represented by Mr. Siddaramaiah, near Mysuru. In his last term, the CM announced the project and allotted 120 acres of land at Immavu village for the State’s first…

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Siddaramaiah registers comprehensive victory in Varuna

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Karnataka election results 2023 | BJP offered Puttur on a platter to the Congress by denying ticket to Arun Kumar Puthila

Even as the BJP’s many experiments including that of fielding V. Somanna in Varuna and Chamarajanagar miserably failed, the party offered Puttur, the Hindutva stronghold in Dakshina Kannada, on a platter to the Congress.

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Karnataka election results 2023 | Key constituencies where political heavyweights are battling it out

The key constituencies to watch out for on the result day of the Karnataka elections 2023 are Varuna, Kanakapura, Shiggaon, Hubli-Darwad, Channapatna, Shikaripura, Chittapur, Ramanagara, and Chikmagalur. These are witnessing contests between the state’s political bigwigs will be influential in deciding the outcome of the largely three-way battle.

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Siddaramaiah expects Congress to win more than 130 seats

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who cast his vote in his native Siddaramanahundi in Varuna Assembly segment of Mysuru on Wednesday, expects the Congress to win more than 130 seats in the elections to the State Legislative Assembly.

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Siddaramaiah gets his right finger inked

The former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is contesting from the Varuna constituency, got the indelible ink applied on his right forefinger instead of the left on medical grounds while casting his vote in his village, Siddaramanahundi, under the same constituency.

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Somanna questions Siddaramaiah’s contribution to Varuna Assembly constituency

Housing Minister V. Somanna, who is contesting from Varuna Assembly segment in Mysuru as a BJP candidate, has questioned former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s contribution to the constituency.

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Srinivas Prasad accuses Siddaramaiah of ‘’suppressing’’ Dalit leaders

Chamarajanagar MP V. Srinivas Prasad who is campaigning in Varuna for the last few days flayed former Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah and accused him of ‘’suppressing’’ the growth of Dalit leaders.

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Siddaramaiah to campaign in Varuna from Thursday

Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is returning to Varuna to campaign in his constituency for two days from Thursday after nearly two-weeks of touring across the State

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It’s my father’s last election, elect him: Yathindra

Even as former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is touring the State campaigning for Congress candidates, his son and incumbent MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah is touring Varuna campaigning for his father, who is the Congress candidate.

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Campaign Watch: Battleground Varuna is panning out to be the new Chamundeshwari in 2023

The BJPs fixation on Varuna to the near-exclusion of other constituencies in the Mysuru region and the intensive campaigning by the top party honchos underscores the prominence the constituency has acquired in the 2023 elections slated for May 10.

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KEY CONSTITUENCY: BJP attempts to queer Siddaramaiah’s pitch by fielding Somanna

Few Assembly constituencies in Old Mysore region have attracted as much public attention as has Varuna in Mysuru from where former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing an electoral challenge from Housing Minister V. Somanna.

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All quiet on the Chamundeshwari front

Elections in Chamundeshwari Assembly segment which has witnessed high decibel battles and acerbic campaigning notably in the 2006 by-polls and 2018 elections, is relatively quiet with all focus of attention on the adjoining Varuna.

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Give me five years and see how I develop Varuna, says Somanna

BJP candidate for Varuna V. Somanna on Tuesday, May 2, promised to develop Varuna constituency on the lines of Govindaraj Nagar in Bengaluru. “Give me five years to serve you and you can see the development that I will bring to Varuna like I brought to Govindaraj Nagar constituency. When…

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Ramya to campaign for Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency

Actor and former MP from Mandya, Ramya on Tuesday, May 2, said she isn’t thinking of returning to electoral politics.

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In Siddaramaiah’s home turf, Amit Shah asks why elect a person who wants to retire

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the elections in Karnataka were important for the country, but Varuna is the most prestigious contest. He asked people why they should vote a person (Siddaramaiah) who has announced that this will be his last election and wants to retire

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Eshwarappa describes himself as a ‘disciplined soldier’ of BJP

Former Minister and BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa on Sunday, April 30, described himself as a “disciplined soldier” of the BJP. Mr. Eshwarappa, who was among the BJP MLAs dropped by the party from candidates chosen to contest the coming Assembly elections in the State, said he has been taught to…

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Clash at Siddaramanahundi: Somanna defends Simha, blames Siddaramaiah

Housing Minister and BJP candidate in Varuna constituency, V. Somanna on Saturday, April 28, defended Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, saying that he is a responsible MP and the party’s upcoming leader and the Congress should stop accusing him with regard to the incident that took place at Siddaramanahundi on Thursday…

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