Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the proposed AHINDA convention in Hubballi was aimed at addressing the socio-economic backwardness of marginalised communities and bringing them into the mainstream.The event is being held amid speculation that the convention was a show of strength for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid the row over the change of guard in the state.It can be noted that AHINDA stands for Alpasankhyataru, Hindulidavaru, and Dal…
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Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Amid speculation over a cabinet reshuffle, more than 20 senior MLAs of the ruling Congress in Karnataka are planning a visit to Delhi to meet the party high command, a move that has gained significance against the backdrop of the leadership tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar.The Congress government has completed three years in power, and senior MLAs who have been elected three to five times …
Bengaluru, Feb 17 (IANS) The Karnataka Congress crisis over the leadership tussle deepened after Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar stated that a decision has already been taken and that CM Siddaramaiah will convey it at an appropriate time.The remarks on Tuesday are likely to create ripples within the ruling Congress party in the state.Shivakumar said, “Regarding the matter of leadership, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and I have discussed it. You will get an answer at an appropriate time regardin…
Bengaluru, Jan 31 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Saturday that the state police investigating the death of known industrialist, Confident Group Founder and Chairman C.J. Roy during the raid by the Income Tax (IT) Department in Bengaluru, will first look at the suicide angle.He said the police are currently not looking at the angle of alleged pressure by the IT Department officials, leading to his death. “During the course of investigation, if any matters come up, then i…
Bengaluru, Dec 25 (IANS) Amid the ongoing leadership churn within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister and state unit party president D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he has never confined himself to delivering speeches but has done “every job” for the party, following a meeting with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence here.”I never just came to the stage, delivered speeches and went home. I have done every job for the Congress,” Shivakumar told the media.Responding t…