Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) A major organisational change in the Karnataka Congress took place on Wednesday as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) appointed senior leader B.K. Hariprasad was appointed as the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), replacing Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The appointment was announced by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal.In an official order, Venugopal stated: “Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed B.K. H…
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New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Even before the formation of Karnataka’s new Cabinet under Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar, political sparring over leadership, ministerial berths and internal factionalism within the Congress has intensified, with Opposition parties alleging that the ruling party remains consumed by power struggles rather than governance.The latest round of attacks came after the Congress leadership finalised D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending mon…
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Saturday announced that the swearing-in ceremony of KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka will be held on June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan. The announcement came ahead of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday.Addressing a joint emergency press conference at the party office, KPCC Working President and Rajya Sabha member G.C. Chandrash…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Minister for Public Works Department (PWD), Satish Jarkiholi, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has stated that all speculation over leadership change will be cleared after the breakfast meeting convened by the Chief Minister on Thursday morning. He further said that everyone must accept the roles and responsibilities assigned by the Congress high command.The statements have assumed significance amid the fast-paced political developments surroun…
Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday called for collective efforts to protect citizens’ voting rights amid concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to reporters after participating in the ‘Congress Nade, Mata Rakshane Kade’ (Congress March for Protection of Votes) programme organised by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) in Devanahalli, Shivakumar said no citizen s…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 14 (IANS) After a politically turbulent week in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar now appears headed for a far smoother constitutional exercise as Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan formally staked claim to form the next government in Kerala on Thursday evening.Soon after the Congress Legislature Party unanimously elected Satheesan as its leader and the UDF allies extended their support, the Chief Minister-designate called on the Governor at L…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (IANS) With the Congress-led UDF preparing to assume office after its sweeping electoral victory, the mysterious death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu is once again set to return to the political centre stage, with strong indications emerging that the new government may order either a CBI probe or a fresh investigation by a specially constituted team of impartial Kerala Police officers.The issue gathered fresh momentum after KPCC Genera…
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday thanked party workers, leaders, and voters for supporting the Congress in the bye-elections, stating that the results reflect public trust in the government’s welfare schemes and governance.“The people have expressed confidence in us in the two bye-elections in Karnataka. They have recognised that our government is delivering efficient administration along with guarantee schemes. …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Celebrations broke out at the Congress headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday as trends firmly pointed towards a near landslide victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), marking a dramatic political turnaround in the state.As counting reaches the last lap, the UDF is ahead in 97, the Left Front in 40, and the BJP in three seats.Inside the packed Congress office, state president Sunny Joseph remained glued to television screens tracking con…
Bengaluru, April 28 (IANS) BJP’s Karnataka President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday welcomed the verdict of an NIA special court sentencing Mohammed Shariq, the prime accused in the Mangaluru cooker blast case, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, stating that the ruling reinforces the country’s firm stance against terrorism. He also demanded apologies from Congress leaders for issuing statements in favour of the accused after the incident. In a statement, Vijayendra claimed that certain …