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Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) A three-member BJP committee on Saturday submitted its report to State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on the alleged cross-voting during the Karnataka Legislative Council elections.It can be noted that alleged cross-voting by BJP MLAs, in favour of the Congress in the Council elections held recently, has left the party red-faced, especially at a time when several Opposition MPs elsewhere in the country appear to be breaking away from their parties and extending support t…

Bengaluru, June 27 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging that despite changes in the Chief Minister and the Health Minister, the condition of the state’s Health Department has remained unchanged due to the government’s “negligence, inefficiency and anti-people governance.” In a statement, Ashoka said the Health Department itself was now “in the ICU” and claimed that as many as 35,19…

Mangaluru, June 26 (IANS) The cross-voting row in Karnataka took a dramatic turn on Friday, with BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra visiting the pilgrimage centre of Dharmasthala and asserting that he has “no connection whatsoever” with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He also dismissed allegations that he had encouraged cross-voting in the recently concluded Legislative Council elections.Speaking to reporters after offering special prayers at the Dharmasthala temple, Vijayendra said, “T…

Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Thursday alleged that a massive fraud amounting to Rs 225 crore has taken place under the state’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme, terming it a case of “state-sponsored cybercrime”, and demanding an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and central cybercrime agencies. Addressing a press conference, Ashoka stated that a massive Rs 225 crore government…

Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Referring to the alarmingly decreasing levels of water at the KRS reservoir, the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the Congress government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has secretly released water to Tamil Nadu and questioned why CM Shivakumar is not taking strong decisions in the interest of the state. Speaking at a press conference, BJP leader R. Ashoka alleged that the Congress government is releasing water to Tamil Nadu to please its al…

Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Expelled BJP MLA S.T. Somashekar on Thursday alleged that Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje was responsible for the cross-voting by BJP legislators in the recent Karnataka Legislative Council elections, attributing it to internal rivalry within the party.Speaking to reporters here, he also claimed that internal rivalry between BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka contributed to the cross-voting.”Union Minister Shobha Karandl…

Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Thursday alleged that a massive fraud amounting to Rs 225 crore has taken place under the state’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme, terming it a case of “state-sponsored cybercrime”, and demanding an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and central cybercrime agencies.In a statement issued, Ashoka claimed that details emerging from the alleged scam indicate systematic manipulatio…

New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Karnataka Assembly Opposition leader R. Ashoka, along with State party President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, on Tuesday met the party President Nitin Nabin in New Delhi and briefed him on the alleged cross-voting by BJP legislators during the recently concluded Karnataka Legislative Council elections. Addressing reporters after the meeting, both leaders said the party’s national leadership had taken serious note of …

New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Tuesday asserted that the party would take strict action against legislators who allegedly indulged in cross-voting during the recent Karnataka Legislative Council elections, stating that there was “no question of pardoning” those who had betrayed the party.Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Ashoka said the BJP leadership would deliberate on the issue before taking a final decision against the errant leg…

New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 23 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said that the party would submit a comprehensive report to its national leadership regarding the alleged cross-voting and violation of the party whip by some BJP legislators during the recent Legislative Council elections.It can be noted that cross-voting by at least three BJP MLAs, which could be as many as six, in favour of the Congress in the Council elections held on recently, has left the party re…