Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Karnataka Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur, considered a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday gave an emotional account of the atmosphere at the high-profile breakfast meeting where Siddaramaiah announced his decision to resign from the CM’s post.Speaking to the media after the meeting, Timmapur said the entire cabinet was overwhelmed with emotion following Siddaramaiah’s announcement.“All cabinet members turned emotional when Siddaramaiah annou…
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Bagalkot (Karnataka), May 23 (IANS) Commenting on the leadership tussle, Karnataka Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur on Saturday said it was natural for Congress legislators to express their aspirations for ministerial positions, asserting that the party has an internal democratic system. Minister Timmapur is a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.Speaking to reporters in Bagalkot, the minister reacted to statements made by some Congress MLAs who had reportedly said they would approach the…
Bagalkot, March 31 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah continued his intensive campaign for the Bagalkot Assembly bye-election for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. He participated in a campaign meeting held in Mugulolli village, where he released a booklet titled ‘Pragatiya Pakshinota,’ which highlights the developmental contributions of H.Y. Meti, and campaigned in support of Congress candidate Umesh Meti.Minister R.B. Timmapur, former Legislative Council Chairman S.R. Patil, MLA…
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) A stone-pelting incident recurred in Bagalkot city of Karnataka on Friday despite prohibitory orders, forcing the police to resort to a lathi-charge to disperse the mob.According to preliminary information, a group of people allegedly targeted butcher and meat shops in the city and suddenly began pelting stones. Amid the tension, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed for peace and condemned the developments.It can be noted that prohibitory orders have been imposed in Baga…
Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, stated on Wednesday that the Opposition is deliberately exaggerating the issue and the Minister for Excise has no connection with the excise controversy being kicked up in the state.Responding to questions on the Opposition demanding the resignation of Minister for Excise R.B. Timmapur, Shivakumar said on Wednesday, “In my view, R.B. Timmapur has no connection whatsoever with the controversy…
Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) Responding to the BJP staging a protest and demanding his resignation over an alleged scam, Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur on Tuesday said he would not resign and would issue a clarification on the floor of the House.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said, “I will not resign. Let the BJP raise the matter during the session. I will answer the charges and also provide clarifications.”Meanwhile, the Karnataka unit of the BJP continued its agitation demanding the res…