Bengaluru, July 27 (IANS) Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday warned the state government that it would be held responsible if any deterioration in law and order results from the arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi, alleging that the police were acting at the behest of Congress leaders. State BJP president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra made the statement in this regard, commenting on the development of high drama unfolding outside the residence of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi in Chikkamagaluru after…
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Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), July 26 (IANS) High drama unfolded outside the residence of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi in Chikkamagaluru on Sunday after Karnataka Police arrived to serve a notice directing him to appear for questioning in connection with a hate speech case registered over his remarks during a protest against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The police action triggered heated exchanges between officers, BJP workers and advocates gathered at Ravi’s residence, with party suppo…
Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against BJP MLC, C.T. Ravi, on Saturday for allegedly delivering a hate speech while commenting on the NEET paper leak protests held across the country and in the national Capital.Meanwhile, the Karnataka State Muslim Federation has urged the government to take action against Ravi for dragging communal issues into the NEET controversy.The Chikkamagaluru Town Police registered the FIR following directions from the Principal Civil J…
Bengaluru, July 6 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Monday paid floral tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary and participated in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting a sapling at the party’s state headquarters in Bengaluru.Marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whom the BJP described as a strong proponent of India’s unity, integrity and nationalism, party leaders paid floral tributes to hi…
Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) A three-member BJP committee on Saturday submitted its report to State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on the alleged cross-voting during the Karnataka Legislative Council elections.It can be noted that alleged cross-voting by BJP MLAs, in favour of the Congress in the Council elections held recently, has left the party red-faced, especially at a time when several Opposition MPs elsewhere in the country appear to be breaking away from their parties and extending support t…
Mangaluru, June 26 (IANS) The cross-voting row in Karnataka took a dramatic turn on Friday, with BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra visiting the pilgrimage centre of Dharmasthala and asserting that he has “no connection whatsoever” with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He also dismissed allegations that he had encouraged cross-voting in the recently concluded Legislative Council elections.Speaking to reporters after offering special prayers at the Dharmasthala temple, Vijayendra said, “T…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said that the party would submit a comprehensive report to its national leadership regarding the alleged cross-voting and violation of the party whip by some BJP legislators during the recent Legislative Council elections.It can be noted that cross-voting by at least three BJP MLAs, which could be as many as six, in favour of the Congress in the Council elections held on recently, has left the party re…
Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Responding to charges by Congress leaders during a rally in Bengaluru against BJP that it is against democracy and the Constitution, BJP MLC and former National General Secretary C.T. Ravi on Monday alleged that “Congress is becoming anti-Hindu.”Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Ravi said Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and newly appointed KPCC President B.K. Hariprasad, had levelled baseless allegation…
Bengaluru, June 20 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and Karnataka JD(S) President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday firmly dismissed speculation of a rift between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) following the recent Karnataka Legislative Council elections, asserting that no one could create a division in the alliance. Addressing the media, Kumaraswamy said the decision to field a JD(S) candidate in the Council election was taken after consultation…
Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday constituted a three-member committee to investigate the development of cross-voting by BJP legislators during the Legislative Council elections held on June 18.It can be recalled that all five Congress candidates in the fray for the Karnataka Legislative Council emerged victorious, the BJP secured two seats, but its NDA partner, the JD(S), lost as per the much-awaited results announced on Thursday.The anno…