Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Wednesday slammed the Congress-led government, alleging that under the pretext of discussing the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address, ruling party members insulted the Governor for declining to read the speech prepared by the State Cabinet while addressing the joint session. The BJP demanded that the government express regret in the House. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied that the Governor was disrespected and rejected the demand for …
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Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) Amid the ongoing leadership tussle, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday lost his cool over slogans raised in favour of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar while addressing a protest rally condemning the scrapping of the MGNREGA Act by the Centre. Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar began raising slogans in support of their leader when Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rose from his chair to address the gathering.As Siddaramaiah approached the microphone, the su…
Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress-led government in the state over the liquor vendors’ association’s decision to complain to the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, about alleged illegalities in the Excise Department.Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka said on Tuesday, “The liquor vendors’ association, fed up with the unabated commission racket and corruption in the Excise Department, has decided t…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka government has turned the day of the special session into a black day by showing disrespect to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and insulting the Constitution, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka claimed on Thursday.Governor Gehlot on Thursday declined to deliver the customary address prepared by the state government to the joint session of the state legislature. He limited his address to a few lines and abruptly ended it, trigger…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has condemned the behaviour of Congress MLAs and MLCs following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s refusal to deliver the speech prepared by the state government. The party demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issue an apology, and has urged the Speaker to take appropriate action against Congress legislators who reportedly attempted to obstruct and assault the Governor as he was leaving the House.Addressing the media on Thursday, Leader of Opposition (…
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) Karnataka unit of the BJP has criticised the state government for allegedly misusing the Governor’s office to criticise the Centre. Karnataka BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded that the state government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should allow the joint session of both Houses of the Legislature to be conducted under a healthy democratic framework and a positive federal spirit, without inserting content critical of the Central government in th…
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Coming down heavily on the Karnataka government over the alleged case of DGP K. Ramachandra Rao romancing a woman in his office while in uniform, the BJP stated on Tuesday that never before in the state’s history has such a shameful situation involving a senior cop been witnessed.It may be recalled that in a major embarrassment to the Karnataka Police Department, purported videos showing objectionable behaviour by jailed actress Ranya Rao’s stepfather and Karnataka DGP…
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Reacting to allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving Karnataka DGP K. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said no officer is above the law and that disciplinary action would be initiated if required.He made the statement while answering questions from the media in Belagavi.”An inquiry would be conducted into the matter and disciplinary action would be initiated against the DGP if required. No senior officer is above the law,” the Chief Minister…
Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) The excise department scam, in which three officers attached to the department, including an officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner, were arrested, has taken a new twist with the BJP alleging the involvement of Minister R.B. Thimmapur.The development has proved to be an embarrassment for the government ahead of the special session of the Legislature scheduled to commence on January 22. The Congress government is convening the special session to target the Centre over…
Belagavi (Karnataka), Jan 16 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Friday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of conspiring to undermine the federal system in the country.While speaking to the media on Friday, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that from his act of repeatedly speaking about the Constitution and the federal system, it is clearly evident that he is indulging in a conspiracy to undermine the federal structure.Vijayendra said that with certa…