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Amid voices of discontent from some North Karnataka leaders, BJP picks Ashok as Leader of the Opposition

BJP chooses Ashok as LoP in Karnataka Assembly, signals Yediyurappa group's control. After 6 months, BJP selects Ashok, a Vokkaliga MLA, as LoP to ensure Vokkaliga leadership not ignored. Central leadership may be trying to put responsibility of LS polls on newly appointed State president. Discontent among a section of…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State BJP meets to elect Leader of Opposition today, and more

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: B.Y. Vijayendra takes over as BJP State chief, and more

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

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Vijayapura MP Ramesh Jigajinagi says it is difficult for Dalit leaders to rise to the top in BJP

BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi told this to journalists in Vijayapura on November 14 in response to the appointment of B.Y. Vijayendra as president of the Karnataka unit.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

B.Y. Vijayendra takes over as BJP State chief, vows to win all 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka

B.Y. Vijayendra assumed charge as BJP State President in Bengaluru, vowing to win all 28 Lok Sabha seats. He seeks to revive party's old glory, accusing Congress of corruption. Outgoing president Nalin Kumar Kateel handed over party flag to mark change in guard.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

BJP Karnataka wants Amit Shah to attend proposed mega convention to build tempo for Lok Sabha polls

BJP to host mega convention in Karnataka with 1 lakh workers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah to attend mega convention of 1 lakh workers organised by BJP in Karnataka to mark B.Y. Vijayendra's appointment as State president.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Morning Digest | EAM Jaishankar meets newly appointed U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron; Delhi most polluted city in world, says Swiss survey, and more

Morning digest | External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with former U.K. Prime Minister and newly appointed Foreign Secretary David Cameron during his official visit to London.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

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Our party does not depend on any one person, says Eshwarappa

.BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa affirms that the party is not dependent on any one person. He emphasizes collective leadership to ensure Narendra Modi's re-election. Party workers in Shivamogga celebrate Vijayendra's appointment as State unit president, showing their support for collective leadership.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Some disgruntlement over B.Y. Vijayendra’s appointment as Karnataka BJP chief

BJP appoints B.Y. Vijayendra as party chief; some discontent in quarters; C.T. Ravi, Vokkaliga leader, seen as aspirant, expresses discontent; Ravi says party chose right; V. Somanna, Aravind Bellad refuse to comment.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Amidst caste census row, BJP attempts to stitch a Lingayat-Vokkaliga alliance

BJP seeks to revive fortunes in Karnataka by stitching Lingayat-Vokkaliga alliance. CM Siddaramaiah, Ahinda leader, and D.K. Shivakumar, Vokkaliga, vying for top post. Alliance has proved electorally formidable in past. BJP's strategy to consolidate upper castes against Ahinda. Caste census report may be kept in abeyance till after LS polls.…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Will BJP’s new State president Vijayendra pose challenge to Congress in next year’s LS polls?

BJP appoints B.Y. Vijayendra as State president; he is expected to provide morale boost to cadre, rally Lingayat community. He is credited with organisational skills & helped BJP open account in bypolls. He has money, cadre & caste to challenge Congress, which is grappling with factionalism & has implemented popular…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Top news developments from Karnataka on November 11, 2023

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Vijayendra appointed State BJP president

With about six months left for Lok Sabha elections, the BJP high command on Friday appointed B.Y. Vijayendra, son of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, as president of the State unit.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Being Yediyurappa’s son was not only criteria for my selection as BJP State chief: Vijayendra

Though the party high command choosing him as the party chief in Karnataka is largely attributed to the stature of his father, B.Y. Vijayendra asserted on Friday evening that while he was “proud to be B.S. Yediyurappa’s son”, that was not the only criterion for him being entrusted responsibility.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Opposition leader to be elected on Nov. 17

In a first announcement, hours after he was appointed the Karnataka party chief, B.Y. Vijayendra announced that the Leader of the Opposition will be elected at the BJP legislature Party Meeting on November 17.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Shaking off post-defeat somnolence, BJP appoints Vijayendra as party chief in Karnataka

The announcement came on Friday evening

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Madhu Bangarappa hits out at B.Y. Vijayendra

Responding to B.Y. Vijayendra, who had reportedly said that the Congress government in the State would fall by the next Lok Sabha elections scheduled for next year, Madhu Bangarappa, Minister of Primary & Secondary Education and Sakala, said that it would be better if those who were dreaming of his…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Yediyurappa bats for son as Karnataka BJP chief, meets with opposition

Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is reportedly seeing a fresh opportunity to push for his son B.Y. Vijayendra to be anointed the BJP chief in Karnataka, with the party going for a pre-poll alliance with the Janata Dal (Secular).

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The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Sugar Minister comes under attack from BJP for his remarks on farmers’ suicides

Slamming the Congress government for delaying declaring drought in the State, BJP leaders on Wednesday took exception to the statement of Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil, who has said farmer suicides increased after compensation amount was hiked for such deaths.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

V. Somanna pitches himself for BJP Karnataka chief’s post, raises eyebrows

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader V. Somanna, who lost against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the recently concluded Assembly elections, on Friday staked claim for the party chief’s post. Such an uncharacteristic self-pitch for the party post has raised eyebrows, setting the party circles abuzz.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

Karnataka election results | How did political heirs and families fare?

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly polls, BJP leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa gave up his stronghold seat of Shikaripura in favour of his son B.Y. Vijayendra. We look at how candidates from influential families fielded by political parties performed in this year’s state Assembly election.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

It is an election of generational shift at Shikaripur as BSY makes way for son

Shikaripur constituency in Shivamogga district is witnessing a generational shift in the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections

Dynamite News · Jan 31, 2023

Karnataka: Yediyurappa Announces Retirement From Electoral Politics

Former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa has announced retirement from electoral politics and added that he is not interested in central politics. Must read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2022

Vijayendra refutes charges of BSY’s opposition to 2A quota for Panchamashalis

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