Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has questioned the silence of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on the alleged Rs 2,500 crore excise scam in the state.The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, questioned Rahul Gandhi on Friday, “In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi delivers performance daily by waving certain files”, sweeping and wild allegations and declaring that the nation has been sold. He casts himself as the judge, jury and auditor of the Rep…
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Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said on Monday that there is no role of the Central government in the Metro ticket fare hike announced in the state. The Opposition leader added that if the Centre is indeed responsible for the metro ticket fare increase, the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should write a letter to the Union government stating that the state will not accept any fare hike for the next two years.Addressing a press conferen…
Belagavi, Feb 4 (IANS) A local court on Wednesday convicted 12 people in connection with the Dalit woman nude parade case that was reported from Vantamuri village of Karnataka’s Belagavi district.On December 10, 2023, the 42-year-old woman was dragged out of her house, stripped, and paraded.She was later tied to an electric pole and assaulted, reportedly because her son had eloped with a girl from the village.The violence was allegedly unleashed on the boy’s mother by the family members of the g…
Bengaluru, Feb 4 (IANS) The Karnataka Assembly proceedings continued on Wednesday amid protests by members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal(Secular). Soon after the session commenced, opposition members moved into the well of the House and began demanding the resignation of Excise Minister R.B. Thimmapur. They raised slogans and stated that they would allow the proceedings to continue only after the Minister tendered his resignation.Speaker U.T. Khader requested the members of …
Bengaluru, Feb 2 (IANS) R Ashoka, the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly on Monday stated that the Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a massive boost to Bengaluru’s infrastructure and mobility and rejected Opposition’s claims that the Southern state was deprived of its share of outlays and projects. Senior BJP leader said that the Union Budget 2026-27 has reaffirmed Modi government’s strong commitment to the city’s growth and future and EaseOfLiving of Bengaluru residents.””With …
Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) Clarifying rumours that claimed Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George has resigned due to alleged interference by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son and Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, the Minister stated that all was well with the Chief Minister and that there was no question of resigning. Minister George clarified on the floor of the Karnataka Assembly on Thursday. The issue was raised by senior BJP MLA V. Sunil Kumar after the Question Hour.State BJP General Sec…
Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Karnataka Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, R. Ashoka, alleged on Wednesday that the Congress-led state government is tapping the phones at Raj Bhavan, a fact that has become evident from the statements made by state Ministers, and demanded that the matter be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Speaking in the state Assembly, BJP leader Ashoka said the State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (IANS) The Congress, on Tuesday, intensified its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government over changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), demanding that the Kerala Assembly pass a resolution seeking restoration of the scheme in its original form and warning that the controversial amendments would eventually be rolled back under public pressure. Addressing a Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)-led day-…
Bengaluru, Jan 12 (IANS) The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fact-finding committee formed in the backdrop of row surrounding demolition and rehabilitation of encroachers in Kogilu Layout region of Bengaluru by the Congress-led state government after the intervention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in this matter. Speaking to the media after submitting a report to the State BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra at …
Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) Responding to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s criticism that the Congress-led government in Karnataka was “providing houses” to Bangladeshis whose residential structures on government land were demolished, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that if any residents are found to be Bangladeshi nationals, they will be immediately arrested and deported.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Wednesday, while responding to a question, Parameshwara said, “It is not appropriate …