Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) Responding to criticism by the BJP against the Congress-led government over the Metro fare hike, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the issue does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state government and that no proposal in this regard has been received by him so far.Reacting to the BJP’s criticism of the state government, Shivakumar said party leaders should raise the issue with their own Union ministers and ques…
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New Delhi/Imphal, Feb 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday, initiated the process to elect a new Chief Minister in Manipur, where President’s Rule has been in force since February 13 last year, following the resignation of former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid prolonged ethnic violence. The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Tarun Chugh, BJP’s National General Secretary, as the Central Observer for the election of the Legislative Party Leader in Manipur.”BJP Parliamentary …
Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the BJP Legislative Party at the Chief Minister’s residence in view of the upcoming Budget Session. During the meeting, he held detailed discussions with MLAs on floor management and directed them to actively and forcefully present the government’s position in the House.The Chief Minister said that the Budget Session, commencing on Wednesday, is of great importance.During the session, the state g…
Amaravati, Jan 22 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday made it clear that there is no point in attending the Andhra Pradesh Assembly unless the status of Leader of Opposition is accorded to him. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan asked the Assembly Speaker what was stopping him from giving opposition party status to the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), the only party in opposition in the House.Responding to queries at a news conference here, he said that onl…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) Criticising Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot for not reading out the Cabinet-prepared speech at the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Governor had violated the Constitution and insulted legislators. He also said discussions would be held on approaching the Supreme Court over the matter.Addressing the media at Vidhana Soudha after the Governor’s exit on Thursday, the Chief Minister said, “It is a constitutional obligation for…
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Congress MP D.K. Suresh, brother of Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday, “We are being patient in the interest of MLAs and party workers.” He added that the party has assured that a decision regarding the leadership will be taken and Rahul Gandhi has to take a view after considering developments across the country.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Suresh said, “In the interest of the party, MLAs…
Bhopal, Jan 15 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Assembly will convene on February 16, marking the beginning of the ninth session of the 16th Vidhan Sabha. The session will open at 11 a.m. in Bhopal with the Governor’s address, setting the stage for what is expected to be the annual Budget, supplementary demands and Legislative activity focusing on development, welfare schemes, and economic reforms. Discussions on the Governor’s address and Motion of Thanks are slated for February 17-18, with amendments…
Chandigarh, Dec 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has failed to provide in the past four years the mandatory 100 days of employment under MGNREGA to lakhs of people from weaker and deprived sections, said BJP state working President Ashwani Sharma on Wednesday. By doing so, BJP leader Sharma said, CM Mann has not only taken away the guarantee of employment but has also snatched bread from the plates of the poor, hurting their dignity and self-respect. Sharma told the media here that …
Hyderabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The Telangana Assembly on Monday witnessed a rare moment of bonhomie as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy exchanged pleasantries with his predecessor and Leader of Opposition K. Chandrasekhar Rao.Before the start of the proceedings on the first day of the winter session, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy personally went to K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) to greet him and shook his hand.The Chief Minister enquired about the well-being of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief.This co…