Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge on Wednesday defended the party’s decision to expel Congress Member of the Legislative Council Abdul Jabbar, stating that the action was taken in the larger interest of both the party and the government. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Kharge said that no individual is above the party and that all members are expected to abide by its decisions. H…
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Bengaluru, Feb 16 (IANS) Reiterating his attack on Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge over criticism against the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, on Monday, asked whether the criticism stemmed from hatred, frustration, or immaturity. Speaking at a press conference at the state BJP office — Jagannath Bhavan — in Bengaluru, Vijayendra referred to Minister Priyank Kharges criticism about the RSS and asked why Kalyana Karnataka,…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Monday criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for accusing the RSS of money laundering, alleging that he is part of a group that seeks to undermine Sanatan Dharma. Speaking to IANS, Vinod Bansal said, “Priyank Kharge is part of the same gang that aims to destroy Sanatan Dharma and is continuously engaged in efforts to eliminate Hindus, Hindutva, the saffron ideology, and Sanatan traditions. This is…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation broke out on Monday after the BJP strongly criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asserting that the “nationalist organisation” does not require any “certification” from what it described as a “mentally bankrupt” Congress leader.The BJP’s response came a day after Kharge, speaking in Bengaluru on Sunday, accused the RSS — widely regarded as the ideological mentor of the …
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) A complaint has been filed with the Income Tax Department against Karnataka Minister for Tourism and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan, who is also District In-Charge Minister for Ballari, over giving Rs 25 lakh in cash, which is against the law, as compensation to the family of Congress worker Rajashekar.It may be recalled that Rajashekar died in a firing during a clash between Congress and BJP workers.The complaint has been lodged by Hindu activist Tejas Gowda, who has accused the…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad, following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has triggered mixed reactions from political leaders across party lines. While some leaders welcomed the move, citing national sentiment and security concerns, others criticised the decision, arguing that politics should not interfere with sports. Earlier o…