Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Former Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi, a close associate of caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Saturday said the Congress would first elect its leader in the Legislature Party Meeting (CLP), scheduled at 4 p.m. and then take decisions on cabinet formation and other key issues such as creation of posts of Deputy Chief Ministers.Interacting with reporters here amid ongoing discussions over the leadership change in Karnataka, Jarkiholi said: “Let the captain be …
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Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President, D.K. Shivakumar’s birthday on Friday witnessed grand celebrations across the State, with Congress leaders and supporters organising special prayers, temple rituals, cake-cutting ceremonies, charity events, and public gatherings, while several leaders openly expressed hope that Shivakumar would one day become the Chief Minister of Karnataka.It may be recalled that Shivakumar is celebrating his 64th birthday today, and …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (IANS) Even before the suspense over Kerala’s next Chief Minister comes to an end, the Congress party has already opened another front, this time for the powerful post of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President.If the race for the Chief Minister’s chair has resembled a political thriller over the past week, the emerging contest for the party presidency is beginning to look like the sequel nobody in the Congress wanted to delay.With indications growing st…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) Amid the continued unease in the ruling party in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar met Congress leaders in the national capital. Adding to speculation, he refused to share the details of the meetings, saying that he would not reveal them.“I have met party leaders. I will continue doing my work, but I will not reveal who I have met. I have not come to Delhi just to enjoy the air,” said Dy CM Shivakumar.Speaking in New Delhi on Thursday night,…
Shivamogga, April 14 (IANS) Karnataka BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging a complete breakdown of governance and lack of administrative responsibility in the state.Addressing reporters in Shivamogga, Vijayendra said the Congress government has “no sense of dignity or decorum” and accused it of neglecting governance amid internal power struggles. He claimed that the administrative machinery has “completely collapsed” …
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s brother, former MP D.K. Suresh stated on Wednesday that in the Congress priority is given to those who joined the party from outside. In political circles, the statement is being taken as a veiled dig at Chief Minister Siddaramiah amid a leadership tussle.It can be noted that CM Siddaramaiah joined the Congress party after quitting the Janata Dal (Secular) party and went on to become the CM twice. Senior Congress leaders …
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Rajeev Gowda seeking to quash the FIR registered against him in connection with the use of alleged abusive language and threats delivered over the phone to a woman Municipal Commissioner over the removal of a banner in Sidlaghatta town.The Bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order on Thursday.Accused Rajeev Gowda had contested the last Assembly elections from Sidlaghatta and…