Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Office on Tuesday described the all-party meeting with Members of Parliament from Karnataka, held in New Delhi, as a “resounding success”, stating that the gathering reflected a spirit of unity and collective commitment towards the state’s development.In an official statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the meeting marked a significant step towards building consensus on key issues affecting Karnataka and expressed confidence…
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Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday penned an emotional note expressing gratitude to the people of Karnataka for the love, affection and respect shown towards his late wife, Chennamma, who passed away on July 18. In a heartfelt statement, the veteran leader said he was humbled by the outpouring of support and condolences received from people across the state following the demise of his wife of 72 years.“She walked beside me, step by step, for 72 long years…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Wednesday alleged that more than 2,800 farmers have died by suicide since the Congress government came to power in Karnataka and accused the state government of failing to respond adequately to the worsening drought situation. He demanded that the state government immediately declare drought across the state and provide compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre to affected farmers.Addressing a…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) A Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation headed by Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, demanding immediate action against those allegedly involved in the attack on a BJP legislator by Congress workers. Warning of a protest if the accused are not arrested, Ashoka said BJP MLAs and MLCs would stage a demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue near Vidhana Soudha on July 23.Address…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, announced that the BJP will stage a protest outside the Karnataka Congress office in Bengaluru today against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, accusing them of indulging in “political drama” over the NEET issue while neglecting pressing concerns in Karnataka, including the drought situation and deaths during the RCB victory celebrations.Addressing the media, Ashoka said the Congress l…
Bengaluru, July 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Karnataka government after more than 50,000 iron and folic acid tablets meant for schoolchildren were allegedly found dumped inside a toilet at a government school in Raichur district.In a statement, Ashoka termed the incident a “shocking example of administrative failure” and accused the government of endangering the lives and health of poor children.He said, “This…
Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka on Monday strongly criticized the Karnataka government’s decision to launch doorstep distribution of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs), alleging that the move raises serious constitutional, legal and national security concerns.In a statement issued after Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the initiative on Monday stating that the Permanent Residence Certificate is one of the 11 documen…
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Saturday said that 98.40 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) have been distributed across the state as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Officials stated that 5,45,46,593 Enumeration Forms have been distributed so far, accounting for 98.40 per cent of the total electorate. Of the state’s polling stations, 51,120 (86.57 per cent) have achieved 100 per cent EF distribut…
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Saturday clarified that it has no objection to the dates announced by its NDA ally Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) for the proposed padayatra against the Bidadi Township Project, asserting that both parties are united in their opposition to the State government’s plan. Speaking to reporters at the BJP’s state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, senior leader and BJP Legislative Council Chief Whip N. Ravikumar said discussions over whether the…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, July 16 (IANS) The much-anticipated expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet was temporarily put on hold on Thursday after the Congress high command deferred a final decision in the absence of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, who unexpectedly left for Bengaluru.Despite heightened expectations among party leaders and aspirants, no consensus was reached during a series of high-level meetings held in the national Capital.Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddara…