Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday alleged large-scale diversion of food grains under the state’s flagship Anna Bhagya scheme, following recent Lokayukta raids in Bengaluru.In a statement, Vijayendra said a joint operation conducted by the Lokayukta at various Food Corporation warehouses in Bengaluru had uncovered the illegal sale of hundreds of quintals of ration rice and ragi meant for beneficiaries of the Anna Bhagya scheme.Addressing Chief Ministe…
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Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Amid strong speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka and rumours surrounding his resignation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday highlighted the achievements of his government.In a post on X, Siddaramaiah stated that the Congress government had successfully completed three years in office with the blessings of the people of Karnataka and dedicated the credit for all its achievements to every Kannadiga in the state.”We have completed three years in…
Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) On possible revisions to guarantee schemes, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, stated that the government was reviewing beneficiary records after discovering misuse.He made the statement while addressing a joint press conference on Monday with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and AICC General Secretary, Karnataka Incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala.He further stated: “Some beneficiaries have died, and around Rs 100 crore has reportedly gone to…
Chitradurga (Karnataka), March 31 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, alleged on Tuesday that the Karnataka government is all set to impose taxes after the bypolls. He said that if voters teach a lesson to the ruling party in the state, it may hesitate to hike taxes.He made the statement while speaking to the media in Chitradurga on Tuesday.Responding to allegations by the Congress about price rises under the BJP-led Central government, LoP Ashoka said that the Cent…
Haveri, Jan 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that one can remain in politics only as long as they have the blessings of the people, and that he would continue in public life as long as such support exists. He was speaking to the media at the helipad in the premises of Koli Polytechnic in Haveri.He claimed that his administration has delivered satisfaction to the people. The statements amid the leadership tussle are likely to stir controversy within the Congress pa…