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People who lost land for sugar factory in Alaganchi village in Varuna threaten to boycott polls in Karnataka

When the protesters alleged indifference by the State Government, former Varuna MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah claimed that, during a meeting with the authorities, the management of the sugar factory had assured employment to the children of farmers, whose lands had been acquired. Unfortunately, they have not kept their word, he said. Also,…

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Lok Sabha election: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah links victory in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru to his political future

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made it clear that the stakes were high for him in the coming Lok Sabha election in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru constituencies.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna

Discover 3 Jain sculptures from 11th century CE in Mysuru district. Shifted to ASI museum at IGRMS. Scope for excavations & research.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

Will Film City get the fillip in Siddaramaiah’s second stint as CM?

The Kannada film industry is very hopeful this time as the land allotted for establishing the Film City comes under Varuna constituency represented by Mr. Siddaramaiah, near Mysuru. In his last term, the CM announced the project and allotted 120 acres of land at Immavu village for the State’s first…

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Siddaramaiah registers comprehensive victory in Varuna

Siddaramaiah registers comprehensive victory in Varuna

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

Karnataka election results 2023 | BJP offered Puttur on a platter to the Congress by denying ticket to Arun Kumar Puthila

Even as the BJP’s many experiments including that of fielding V. Somanna in Varuna and Chamarajanagar miserably failed, the party offered Puttur, the Hindutva stronghold in Dakshina Kannada, on a platter to the Congress.

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 · May 13, 2023

Siddaramaiah expects Congress to win more than 130 seats

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who cast his vote in his native Siddaramanahundi in Varuna Assembly segment of Mysuru on Wednesday, expects the Congress to win more than 130 seats in the elections to the State Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Siddaramaiah gets his right finger inked

The former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is contesting from the Varuna constituency, got the indelible ink applied on his right forefinger instead of the left on medical grounds while casting his vote in his village, Siddaramanahundi, under the same constituency.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Somanna questions Siddaramaiah’s contribution to Varuna Assembly constituency

Housing Minister V. Somanna, who is contesting from Varuna Assembly segment in Mysuru as a BJP candidate, has questioned former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s contribution to the constituency.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023