Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Reacting on the charges that minority leaders are being targeted in the Karnataka Congress unit following action against two Members of Legislative Council (MLCs) hailing from the Muslim community for anti-party activities during the recent bypolls in the state, State Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that there is no question of targeting minorities and that they are the backbone of the Congress. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, “The…
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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing leadership uncertainty in the Karnataka Congress, PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Saturday said that AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge has told him that a decision has been reached on the leadership issue in the state and assured that the confusion would be resolved soon.Minister Satish Jarkiholi made the statement in Delhi after meeting AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence on Rajaji Marg.“Kharge has said that they have decided on the le…
Bengaluru, Dec 24 (IANS) Congress MLA and former minister K.N. Rajanna, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday opined that the party high command may not intervene in the leadership issue in the state.Rajanna’s statement assumes significance as Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar is trying to meet the high command leaders over the leadership tussle.Speaking to reporters in Tumakuru, Rajanna said the AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge questioned why internal issues were being …
Bengaluru, Dec 23 (IANS) Amid the leadership tussle in the Karnataka Congress, former minister and MLA K.N. Rajanna has written a detailed letter to Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, seeking an opportunity to clarify his recent statement on the alleged “vote fraud” issue, which led to his removal from the state Cabinet.He has also sought an appointment with Rahul Gandhi.Rajanna, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has requested action against thos…
Mysuru, Dec 22 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi should decide on the leadership crisis in the state. Talking to media persons at his native place, Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said, “We are committed to whatever decision Rahul Gandhi takes.”Expressing dismay over the media discussing leadership change, he said, “Why is there a need to ask so many questions? I have already spoken about this in the Legislative Assembly….
Mysuru (Karnataka), Dec 22 (IANS) Commenting on the controversy surrounding the Hate Speech Regulation Bill, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said only those who make provocative speeches are opposing the Bill, and if one refrains from making inflammatory statements, no cases will be filed. Addressing the media in Mysuru on Monday, the Chief Minister questioned why BJP leaders were reacting defensively. “If someone calls you a pumpkin thief, why are you touching your shoulder?” he asked…