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Following embarrassment, BJP initiates measures to improve floor co-ordination among members in Karnataka

The party has introduced a system of holding a meeting of its senior and prominent members on a daily basis before commencement of the session to decide its legislature floor plan

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Opposition leader Ashok acknowledges lack of communication and coordination

A day after lack of coordination among the BJP legislators on the Floor of the House came to the fore, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok acknowledged that problems in communicating to his party leaders had led to the situation.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 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

Appointment of B.Y. Vijayendra and R. Ashok reflect focus of BJP on adjustment politics, says former minister Aravind Limbavali

Appointment of B.Y. Vijayandra and R. Ashok reflect need of BJP for adjustment politics, says former minister Aravind Limbavali

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Hope Farm electrocution case: Ashok demands George’s resignation

Newly-appointed Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok on Wednesday fired his first salvo at the Congress government by demanding that Energy Minister K. J. George resign owning up moral responsibility for the electrocution of a woman and her baby in Bengaluru due to the fault of power utility.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

BJP will raise crop loss compensation, farm loan waiver during winter session, says Leader of Opposition Ashok

Opposition Leader R. Ashok visits Kalaburagi, pledges to move motion in Belagavi winter session on crop loss comp. & loan waiver for farmers affected by drought. Admits hurdles in payment of comp., recalls initiatives to quickly gather data & pay relief. Encourages BJP workers to work hard for party's victory…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Vijayendra and I will work as jodettu: Ashok

R. Ashok & B.Y. Vijayendra to work as "jodetthu" to strengthen BJP; will tour State like B.S. Yediyurappa & ensure BJP's victory in LS, BBMP & Assembly polls. Duo to free State from Congress' "maladministration" & ensure lotus blooms again. #Karnataka #BJP #LokSabhaPolls

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

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

Former BBMP councillors join Congress

Former Deputy Mayor L. Srinivas and 10 former councillors of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, and belonging to the BJP, joined the Congress in the presence of KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Renovation work underway at Madurai’s Thirumalai Nayak Mahal

Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, built 1635, undergoing major renovation. Private contractor restoring heritage structure, Archaeological Dept. aiming to complete project by March 2024. Over ₹8 crore allocated for refurbishing Palliarai & Nadaga Salai, traditional masons from Ettayapuram using lime mortar & 'Kadukkai juice' to restore fabric. Replacing broken stone flooring, sourcing…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023