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, 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, Feb 9 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged on Monday that the CM Siddaramaiah-led government’s decision to go for ballot papers instead of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in local body polls is intended to create distrust among people.BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra claimed on Monday that the government’s decision to revert to ballot papers for local body polls is naked political opportunism designed to suit a convenient narrative.Af…
Bengaluru, Feb 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Karnataka unit on Tuesday alleged bribery, transfer racket and rampant corruption in the Excise Department and demanded the resignation of Excise Minister R.B. Thimmapur.Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Opposition Leader R. Ashoka stated, “In the Excise Department, bribes are being taken for granting licenses and for facilitating transfers. Related audio recordings have been released, and complaints have been filed with the Lokayukta. The…