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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.

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Eshwarappa hints at cracking the whip after Somashekhar hits out at BJP with ‘jamun-and-poison’ remark

The internal tussle in the Opposition BJP reached a flashpoint on Wednesday with former Minister S.T. Somashekhar, who is allegedly being wooed back by the ruling Congress, heightening the attack at the BJP by accusing it of luring people like him “with jamun“ while trying to capture power and then…

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BJP leader Eshwarappa demands enquiry into corruption charges against government

Referring to Karnataka Contractors’ Association president D. Kempanna’s alleged charges of corruption against the Congress government in the State, BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa demanded a thorough probe into the matter by a retired High Court judge.

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Eshwarappa says Congress government is corrupt

K.S. Eshwarappa, former Deputy CM and BJP leader, has alleged large-scale corruption by the Congress government in the State.

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District in charge Ministers told to submit report on drought situation by November 15: CM

CM Siddaramaiah instructs Ministers to submit report on drought situation by Nov 15. State govt released ₹900 to tackle drought, seeks ₹17,900 cr from Centre. Centre accused of step-motherly treatment towards Karnataka. BJP urged to pressure Centre to release funds. CM slams Eshwarappa for opposing caste census report.

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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…

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K.S. Eshwarappa urges State govt. to complete housing projects in Shivamogga

Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa urges State govt. to release funds for 15,000 houses sanctioned under Centre & State schemes. Beneficiaries paid contribution, but houses remain incomplete due to delay. He appeals to Housing Minister to visit Shivamogga & interact with beneficiaries. BJP to stage protests if State govt. does not…

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Eshwarappa is unhappy as peace was restored immediately in Shivamooga, comments Ayanur

Former Lok Sabha member Ayanur Manjunath joins Congress, says K.S. Eshwarappa unhappy as violence in Shivamogga didn't continue. Manjunath criticized Eshwarappa for making provocative statements. 35 BJP & JD(S) leaders willing to join Congress. BJP suffering from lack of leadership, no State president chosen.

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Eshwarappa demands NIA inquiry into Shivamogga Id violence

K.S. Eshwarappa demands NIA probe into Shivamogga violence, CBI inquiry into seized cash. He also questions police for not booking suo motu case against Id Milad procession organizers for displaying objectionable posters.

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Shivamogga Police book case against K.S. Eshwarappa for provocative speech

Shivamogga Police have booked a suo moto case against former minister K.S. Eshwarappa for alleged provocative speech at a BJP protest meeting. Jayanagar Police registered the case late on Oct 12, with charges of promoting enmity (153a IPC) & intentional insults (504 IPC).

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Shivamogga stays calm, prohibitory orders in place

A day after violence at Ragi Gudda and Shanti Nagar localities in Shivamogga during a religious procession, the city remained calm on Monday; business activities in the heart of the city suffered a hit as the district administration clamped prohibitory orders.

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Eshwarappa happy with JD(S) alliance; says it will win all 28 seats

Happy with proposed BJP-JD(S) alliance, Eshwarappa says it will win all 28 LS seats in Karnataka. Criticizes Congress & Minister Patil's comment on farmer suicides. Congratulates Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy for alliance. Demands white paper on farmer suicides & relief to families.

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Govt. to consider request by contractor’s family for fresh probe against Eshwarappa

CM Siddaramaiah to consider fresh inquiry into corruption allegations against ex-minister Eshwarappa. Family of contractor Patil, found dead in Udupi, met CM & requested CID investigation. Patil was close to former CM Yediyurappa, but betrayed by some BJP leaders.

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Eshwarappa says his statements on indiscipline were not intended to hurt ‘Bombay boys’

Senior BJP politician and former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has said that his remarks on party indiscipline were not intended to offend the “Bombay Boys”, following a controversy over the remarks.

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Infighting in Karnataka BJP comes to the fore as meetings see ruckus in Vijayapura, Bagalkot

BJP party workers’ meetings, held back to back in Vijayapura and Bagalkot on Monday, were disrupted due to the loud arguments between factions led by various leaders, exposing differences within the State unit of the party after the Assembly poll debacle.

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Congress has deceived people with guarantees: Eshwarappa

Former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has alleged that Congress which had assured that it would implement all the five guarantee schemes in the first Cabinet meeting has deceived the people of the State.

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BJP suffered because of entry of Congress leaders, says Eshwarappa

At a time when internal bickering has come to the fore in the State BJP, former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has blamed the Congress leaders, who shifted to the BJP, as the reason for the unwelcome developments in the party.

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Defeated BJP candidates say Congress’ five guarantees and decrease in quantum of rice for BPL families led to the party’s debacle

The introspection meeting of the BJP held on Thursday to decipher reasons for its miserable defeat in the recently held Karnataka Assembly polls saw a large number of defeated candidates blaming the poll guarantees offered by the Congress and the previous BJP government’s decision to decrease the quantum of rice…

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Former Minister Eshwarappa to be felicitated on June 10

BJP leaders and supporters of former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa have organised a programme to felicitate him on turning 75 in Shivamogga on June 10.

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BJP will improve its strength by Lok Sabha polls, says Eshwarappa

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Siddaramaiah, DKS fly to Delhi as race for CM post intensifies, and more

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Former BJP MLA K.S. Eshwarappa gets missed call, suspects it was threat call

The BJP veteran and former Minister is known for provocative speeches.

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BJP govt. created more jobs than what Cong. had promised in its manifesto, says Modi in Shivamogga

Alleging that the Congress will stall the growth of Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the public on Sunday, May 7, to vote for the BJP for the State’s development.

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In Dharwad prestige fight, BJP turncoat looks to hold fort against all odds

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