Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: JD(S)-BJP alliance determined to end Congress era in State, and more The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024
JD(S) entered into alliance with BJP to defeat Congress in Karnataka Justifying the Janata Dal (Secular) alliance with BJP, former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda said that they entered into an alliance to defeat the Congress in Karnataka. The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024
GTD criticises State government for failure to provide crop loss relief Former Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader G.T. Deve Gowda on Wednesday criticised the Congress government in the State for its failure to pay the promised ₹2,000 per farmer as compensation for crop loss. The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Five guarantees to boost economic growth in short run, and more The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Two former BJP ministers and party MLC attend Congress dinner in Belagavi Giving further room for speculation over their future political move, former BJP Ministers S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar, and MLC A.H. Vishwanath attended the dinner organised as part of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting on Belagavi outskirts on December 13. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Former MLC wants Congress to declare its candidate for Hassan Lok Sabha seat at the earliest Congress leader Gopalswamy urges party to declare candidate for Hassan Lok Sabha seat ASAP. He, along with other leaders, will meet CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar, and other leaders to press for candidate. JD(S) has already declared Prajwal Revanna as its candidate. Congress workers divided on selection of candidate, leading… The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Ibrahim, C.K. Nanu expelled from JD(S) for ‘anti-party activities’ JD(S) expels C.M. Ibrahim & C.K. Nanu for anti-party activities. Party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda said decision was taken to protect party's image & interests. National executive committee unanimously endorsed decision. Resolution moved by Mandya & West Bengal unit presidents. Expulsion follows Ibrahim's rebellion against alliance with BJP. The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023
Somashekar refuses to walk out with BJP members over CM’s assurance to minorities Former Minister S.T. Somashekar’s refusal to walk out with the BJP members over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s reported assurance to the Minorities Department raised many eyebrows in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
JD(S)-Congress clash in Assembly over permission to speak on copra price JD(S) and Congress members clashed in Assembly over plight of copra farmers. JD(S) demanded to speak first, but Speaker said request came 15 mins ago. Congress members joined in, leading to bedlam. JD(S) wanted to hold Congress accountable for ₹15,000/quintal assurance. Gowda planned to target Centre for ignoring farmers' plight. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Congress won in Telangana by distributing Karnataka money, says HDD Former PM Deve Gowda alleges Congress won Telangana polls using Karnataka's money. He claims Congress kept JD(S) out of INDIA alliance & BJP-led NDA welcomed them. He was in Hassan to attend a private event & refused to comment on incident involving his daughter-in-law. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
JD(S) leaders, and workers stage protest in Hassan; demand suitable support price for copra JD(S) workers led by former Minister H.D. Revanna protested in Hassan, demanding a suitable support price for copra. Price had fallen to ₹7,269/quintal, compared to ₹18,000/quintal a few months ago. Protesters demanded Congress fulfill its promise of ₹15,000/quintal. Congress MLA K.M. Shivalinge Gowda blamed Centre for farmers' plight & urged… The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
Ahead of legislature session, BJP and JD(S) leaders huddle to chalk out strategies to attack Congress government The winter session of the Karnataka legislature starting from Monday promises to be stormy with the Opposition BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) chalking out a joint strategy to attack the ruling Congress on various issues, including drought relief. The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
Govt. should take issues of dissatisfaction among ruling party MLAs seriously, says HDK Kumaraswamy urges Cong. govt. to take issues of dissatisfaction among MLAs seriously; cites examples of hurt expressed by ruling party MLAs. He also cautions parents against pre-natal sex determination & female foeticide, urges govt. to take stern action & prevent recurrence. Calls theft of infants & child trafficking in Bengaluru… The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Deve Gowda to meet JD(S) leaders in Hassan on Dec. 1 JD(S) leaders to meet in Hassan on Dec 1; Deve Gowda invites all senior leaders. Meeting to discuss preparations for upcoming elections. Prajwal Revanna to be party's candidate for Hassan seat. A. Manju's opinion favouring Deve Gowda's contest for Hassan is personal. The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023 Karnataka: Senior JD(S) leader C M Ibrahim suspended for anti-party activities BENGALURU: Senior JD(S) leader C M Ibrahim was suspended from the party on Friday by the outfit's president H D Deve Gowda citing "anti-party activities."
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 Ibrahim suspended from JD(S) for ‘anti-party activities’ JD(S) suspends C.M. Ibrahim for anti-party activities. He had opposed party's decision to ally with BJP and hinted at splitting it. Gowda cited 3 instances of his activities and issued an order. Ibrahim had joined JD(S) in 2022 and was State unit president.
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 Fissures come to the fore in JD(S) Kerala unit The Janata Dal (S) [JD(S)] in Kerala appeared to edge closer to a split that might be politically consequential in some measure for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.
The Hindu · Nov 15, 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 Two former JD(S) MLAs join Congress in Karnataka D.C. Gowri Shankar was elected from Madhugiri Assembly constituency in 2008, and from Tumakuru Rural Assembly constituency in 2018. R. Manjunath was elected to the Assembly from Dasarahalli constituency in Bengaluru in 2018.
The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023 After Congress’ allegation FIR filed against Kumaraswamy for alleged ‘power theft’ for Deepavali lighting Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar congratulated former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy for admitting to the ‘power theft’.
The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023 H.D. Kumaraswamy says JD(S)-BJP leaders will work like family to win all 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka Former CM is not bothered how many seats JD(S) wins
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Kumaraswamy announces ‘Raitha Santhwana Yatra’; continues to taunt Shivakumar Kumaraswamy to take State-wide Raitha Santhwana Yatra to help farmers suffering due to drought & power shortage. He targets Congress, especially Deputy CM Shivakumar. District-level teams to study drought situation & submit report by Nov 18. He challenges Shivakumar to become CM with JD(S) MLAs' support & ridicules Congress for…
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 BJP-JD(S) alliance will not be applicable to Legislative Council elections, says K.S. Eshwarappa BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa clarified that the BJP-JD(S) alliance for Lok Sabha polls will not be extended to the Legislative Council elections. He said the party workers are in favour of the BJP contesting the seat independently. If JD(S) extends support to the BJP candidate, they will accept it. The…
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 D.K. Shivakumar will cause fall of Congress government, says BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi The Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will fall and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will cause it, BJP leader and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi said in Belagavi on Monday.
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 KPCC spokesperson lodges police complaint over threat calls KPCC spokesperson M. Lakshmana has lodged a complaint with city police Commissioner Ramesh B. over alleged threat calls. Accompanied by party leaders, he urged Mr. Ramesh to register an FIR and provide security. He had responded to baseless allegations against CM & Dy CM by JD (S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy.…