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Rajya Sabha elections: Congress wins three seats, BJP one in Karnataka

BJP MLA cross-votes for Congress in Karnataka Rajya Sabha elections, defying party whip, leading to Congress victory.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Congress bags three seats, BJP one in Rajya Sabha polls marred by cross-voting, and more

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Karnataka CM’s remarks on ropeway for Chamundi Hills riles activists

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resurrects dormant ropeway project for Chamundi Hills, activists oppose it.

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Karnataka | Speculation about political defection: Somashekar to meet BJP central leaders on August 25

The speculation about a few BJP MLAs preparing to join the ruling Congress is now set to reach the BJP high command, as MLA for Yeshwantpur S.T. Somashekar is scheduled to visit Delhi on August 25 to meet central leaders.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Speculations on political defections gain momentum again in Karnataka as BJP MLA meets CM, JD(S) leader meets Dy. CM

Amid trading of barbs between the Congress and the BJP over the speculated desertions from the saffron party, the former Minister and BJP legislator S.T. Somashekar and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Ayanur Manjunath met Congress leaders, raising speculation over their political moves.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka?

After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

APMC amendment Bill passed amidst Opposition protest

Bengaluru: Amidst vociferous protests, Karnataka Assembly passed the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) (Amendment) Bill, 2023. It was tabled to scrap amendments made by previous BJP govt. Minister Shivananda Patil said it would benefit farmers by providing competitive & fair prices. Opposing, S.T. Somashekar said farmers should have freedom…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

FIR against Somashekar for putting up Modi-Shah posters

The Kengeri police have registered an FIR against Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar for putting up banners and flexes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah without permission.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Action sought against BJP leaders for ‘fanning religious hatred’

KPCC spokesperson says they had misled the public by making false claims on Paresh Mesta’s death

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022

Coop. Dept may open canteens in all APMCs: Somashekar

Sri Annapurna canteen opens at Mysuru APMC yard, free meals till Dasara

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2022