Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Congress’ Karnataka unit President D.K. Shivakumar, a strong contender for the post of Chief Minister, met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan on Saturday and held an informal discussion ahead of the crucial Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting. Former Congress MP and his brother, D.K. Suresh, accompanied him.His brother and former Congress MP, D.K. Suresh, accompanied him.Sources close to Shivakumar said the meeting was held to discuss logistical arrangements…
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Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS) The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on Friday accepted the resignation tendered by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and dissolved the Council of Ministers headed by him.In the proceedings issued by the Governor on May 29, it was stated that Siddaramaiah, in a letter dated May 28, had submitted his resignation from the office of the Chief Minister of Karnataka.The order stated: “In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of In…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) In a major development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced his decision to tender his resignation during the breakfast meeting hosted by him at his official residence ‘Kaveri’ in Bengaluru.The official statement by the CM’s office stated, “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will visit Lok Bhavan today at 2.30 pm. Later, at 3 pm, he will address a press conference at his other official residence, ‘Krishna’.”State Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affa…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Amid intense speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar met over breakfast at the former’s official residence ‘Kaveri’ in Bengaluru on Thursday.Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, who is considered a strong contender for the Chief Minister’s post, arrived at the residence along with several cabinet ministers and senior Congress leaders close to Siddaramaiah.The mee…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Amid the escalating political drama over the possible resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has left Bengaluru, triggering intense political speculation across the state.However, Congress sources indicated that the Governor’s absence from the city will not affect the resignation process, and Siddaramaiah is expected to submit his papers as scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday.Sources within the Congress party said that Siddaramai…
Bengaluru, May 13 (IANS) Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday outlined the plans for the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations, stating that the event would be observed on June 21 with the theme “Yoga for Health, Wisdom and World Peace”. He said the state government would celebrate Yoga Day this year with the broader vision of “Yoga in Every Home, Yoga for Everyone”.The main programme is proposed to be held at the Vidhana Soudha premises in …
Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA and former Minister S. Suresh Kumar has urged political parties in the state to deliberate on whether the tradition of the Governor addressing the joint session of the legislature should continue. He said Karnataka should take the lead in making a decision on the issue.Suresh Kumar made the remarks on the floor of the House on Friday while speaking on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address in the Legislative Assembly in Bengaluru.“The state has…
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP and JD(S), along with other opposition parties, will hold a protest on Tuesday (January 27) at 10.30 a.m. near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, condemning the alleged insult to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, said N. Ravikumar, Chief Whip of the Opposition in the Legislative Council. Speaking to the media on Monday, Ravikumar alleged that after the conclusion of the joint session of the legislature, the Governor was insulted inside the Assembly Hall at Vidhana S…
Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on Monday called for strengthening democratic values, social justice and federalism, while highlighting the state government’s welfare, development and law-and-order initiatives, in his address to the people on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day in Bengaluru.Extending Republic Day greetings, the Governor said January 26 marked a decisive moment in India’s history when colonial rule and monarchy were replaced by a dem…