Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged that the Congress government was facilitating the inclusion of “Bangla” (Bangladeshi) residents in state’s electoral rolls through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, and demanded criminal action against officials allegedly violating Election Commission guidelines. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, BJP leader R. Ashoka claimed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were distributing Enumerati…
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Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, accusing him of remaining silent after the Tamil Nadu Congress leadership opposed the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project.In a statement, Ashoka alleged that Shivakumar had undertaken the Mekedatu padayatra before the Assembly elections only to gain political mileage and has now abandoned the issue due to political compulsions.”Bef…
Bengaluru, June 20 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Saturday strongly condemned the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly’s resolution opposing the Mekedatu balancing reservoir and drinking water project, asserting that no one can deprive Karnataka of its legitimate rights over the waters of the Cauvery river.In a statement, Vijayendra said the unilateral resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly was highly condemnable and ran contrary to the spirit of India’s federal str…
Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) A day after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that he was prepared to hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at any time on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday accused the Congress of adopting contradictory positions on the project and alleged that the party had sacrificed Karnataka’s interests for political considerations.His statement came on Friday after Ch…
Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) Amid speculation that the Congress government is planning to discontinue its guarantee schemes, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday clarified that the ongoing review of beneficiaries was aimed at preventing the misuse of public funds and ensuring that benefits reach only eligible recipients.Speaking to reporters, Kharge said the government has no intention of denying benefits to deserving beneficiaries but is committed to eliminating irregularities in the i…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday called on Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil at his residence in New Delhi and urged the Centre to expedite clearances for the Mekedatu project and several other pending water resources projects vital to the state’s irrigation and drinking water requirements. In his submission, Shivakumar, who assumed office as Chief Minister on June 3, said Karnataka remains committed to enhancing agricultural production, …
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay arrived in Mangaluru on Friday to visit the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre, Kollur Mookambika Temple, in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Security has been tightened ahead of his visit to the famous temple.CM Vijay is scheduled to offer special prayers at the temple. In view of his visit, Karnataka Police have enhanced security arrangements in and around the temple premises. The entry of devotees has been temporarily restricted until Vi…
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government will continue to pursue the Mekedatu project, asserting that it will carry out the work while respecting legal and constitutional processes.After chairing a high-level meeting with senior bureaucrats and officials from various departments at the Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar briefed the media on the decisions taken.Responding to a question on Karnataka’s stand regarding the Mekedatu projec…
Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, stating that managing internal party dynamics and balancing various leaders would be the biggest challenge for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in the coming years. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Vijayendra claimed that the newly formed cabinet reflects the influence of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rather than Chief Minis…
Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of the Water Resources Ministry, on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss Tamil Nadu’s review petition against the Mekedatu project, calling it “good news” for Karnataka. Addressing the media at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi, Shivakumar said the state government was grateful to the Supreme Court for the order.“The decision on the project now rests with the Central government. We are…