Karnataka
JD(S) writes to EC for stopping show starring Kichcha Sudeep
The move came after Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep declared that he would campaign for Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other candidates of the BJP, as he has shared a good bond with the CM since their childhood. He had also clarified that he is not going to join BJP.
PM Modi to visit Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on April 8-9
While assembly elections are to be held in Karnataka on May 10, Telangana will go to polls later this year. He will be in Telangana and Tamil Nadu on April 8 while he will visit Karnataka on April 9. Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 11,300 crore in Telangana.
CM Bommai takes dig at Siddaramaiah over his CM ambitions
"His remarks indicate what is happening in the Congress camp," Bommai said. Reacting to Siddaramaiah's interview with a news channel wherein he spoke about his chief ministerial ambitions, Bommai said the Congress leader may wish (for it) "but nobody knows the pulse of the people".
Karnataka at top in delivery of justice among 18 large states: India Justice Report
However, the latest data also indicated that as of December 2022, India had 19 judges per million population, a backlog of 4.8 crore cases, and prisons were over-occupied at over 130 per cent, more than two-thirds of the prisoners (77.1 percent) are undertrials, and vacancy among high court judges is at 30 percent.
No new govt in Karnataka can't be formed without me: Janardhan Reddy
Speaking to reporters, Reddy, who has launched the Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha (KRPP), claimed that for any party to come to power, his support would be required. I will become inevitable for any party to come to power. Serious campaigning is being taken up in 50 constituencies. Will announce ticket for 35 seats soon.
Karnataka polls: BJP to finalise first list on April 8, says CM Basavaraj Bommai
While interacting with reporters, Chief Minister Bommai said that the opinions of all the leaders have been taken and will be discussed in the state-level core committee meeting to be held in the next two days. Then the Central Parliamentary Board meeting will take place on April 8 where the list will be finalised, he stated.
Alleged audio clip of K'taka BJP MLA talking about PM goes viral
An alleged audio clip of Shivaraj Patil, the BJP MLA in Karnataka's Raichur district, talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral across the state on Friday. "There is no Modi or anyone. I am the only Shivaraj Patil. I won't listen to any sidekicks. I am not bothered about Modi's right hand. I am the single army. I don't have any.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bandipur Tiger Reserve on April 9
PM Modi will kickstart a three-day mega event to be organised in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of the Tiger Project. He will also release the recent tiger census report, the government's vision for tiger conservation and would also launch a coin to commemorate the event. However, the venues have not been finalised yet, according to sources.
Karnataka High Court disqualifies JD(S) MLA, gives relief for appeal
The single division bench headed by Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav gave him relief by issuing a stay on the order for one month. Gowrishankar represents the Tumakuru Rural constituency. His rival BJP candidate Suresh Gowda had filed a complaint against him. It was alleged that Gowrishankar had offered group health insurance schemes for elders and children through Maruthi Seva Trust, in which his family members are trustees, during the 2018 Assembly elections.
Karnataka polls: No end in sight to family fued in JD (S)
JD(S) wants to play a king makers' role after the elections and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who is holding reins in the party, had declared that national parties will have to come to his doorstep after the elections. Kumaraswamy had also claimed that national leaders of Congress, BJP are already in touch with him for alliance.
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