Chitradurga (Karnataka), May 6 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday demanded that Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, apologise to the people of the country over his allegations of vote rigging, following the outcome of the Sringeri recount.It may be recalled that the process of reverification and recounting of postal ballots in the Sringeri Assembly constituency from the 2023 elections was conducted last week on the orders of …
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Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 6 (IANS) Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker, U.T. Khader, on Wednesday responded to the controversy surrounding the Sringeri recount and allegations of delay in administering the oath to BJP MLA D.N. Jeevaraj, stating that the process would be completed soon in accordance with constitutional provisions.It can be noted that the Sringeri recount row escalated on Tuesday, with a Karnataka BJP delegation meeting Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and submitting a complaint a…
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) A strong line-up of Indian Elite athletes will take to the start line on Sunday for the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru. With a total prize pool of USD 210,000, the Indian men’s winner is set to take home INR 3,00,000, while the Indian women’s winner will receive INR 2,75,000.Additionally, a bonus of INR 1,00,000 is on offer for athletes who break the existing event records at the World Athletics Gold Label Race.Defending champion Abhishek Pal returns after…
Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday stated that the government would never engage in tapping the phones of the Governor’s office.He said this in response to the BJP’s accusations that the Karnataka government had tapped the phone of Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Thursday, HM Parameshwara said, “We have not tapped the Governor’s phone, and there is no need for it. The BJP is making allegations based on what they d…
Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) A delegation of the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, comprising of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, AICC General Secretary and Karnataka Incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala and other prominent leaders met Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum demanding restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).The party is objecting to the enactment of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) Following high drama in the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature after Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot declined to read the customary speech prepared by the state government and walked out after reading a short statement, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Thursday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah res…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka government has turned the day of the special session into a black day by showing disrespect to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and insulting the Constitution, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka claimed on Thursday.Governor Gehlot on Thursday declined to deliver the customary address prepared by the state government to the joint session of the state legislature. He limited his address to a few lines and abruptly ended it, trigger…
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, Dec 31 (IANS) In a moment of immense pride for Karnataka and the nation, the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday felicitated three women cricketers from the state—Deepika T.C. (captain of Indian team), Kavya V., and Kavya N R.—who were part of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind. The felicitation recognised their exceptional contribution to India’s historic World Cup triumph, a landmark achievement that h…