Karnataka
Siddaramaiah slams BJP for not banning SDPI 'to divide votes'
The Centre banned only the Popular Front of India (PFI) but spared its political wing SDPI to ensure that the votes get divided, Siddaramaiah, who is Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, said while addressing the 'Prajadhwani Yatra' of the Congress in Udupi. Siddaramaiah likened the PFI to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the SDPI to the BJP.
'Prostitutes' remark row: Karnataka Congress leader takes U-turn
On January 4, while criticising MLAs who switched over to BJP from Congress and JD(S) leading to collapse of coalition government in the state, the Minister said, "Women who sell their bodies for livelihood are called prostitutes, but what will you call the legislators who sell themselves?".
'Your son is sitting in Delhi', PM Modi assures Banjara community in Karnataka
"The parties in power only focused on vote-bank politics and never thought of improving the lives of the Banjaras residing in temporary shelters. I know how Banjara community members were made to struggle, face hardships and wait for a long time to get their rights," the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
PM arrives in Karnataka; CM Bommai, Governor accord warm welcome
On his arrival at Kalaburagi airport, he was accorded a warm welcome by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and BJP state President Nalin Kumar Kateel. Prime Minister Modi later travelled to Kodekal village in Yadgir district along with them by special chopper.
PM Modi to kick off poll campaign in Kalyan Karnataka region on Jan 19
Kalaburagi is the home turf for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. He was defeated by the BJP in elections, the BJP wants to retain its influence in the region. Though, Lingayat vote bank is supporting BJP, a challenging situation has been created for BJP to garner votes of other communities, say BJP insiders.
PM Modi to visit Karnataka, Maharashtra on January 19
PM Modi's visit to Karnataka holds significance as Assembly elections are due to be held there in May this year. The BJP is in power in Karnataka and keen to return to power there. He will distribute title deeds (hakku patra) to about 50,000 beneficiaries of newly declared revenue villages in Karnataka.
Threat call to kill Nitin Gadkari, blow up his Nagpur office; probe on in Karnataka prison
A police team from Maharashtra has also arrived in Belagavi and joined the Karnataka police team to conduct the investigation. The threat call was made to PRO thrice on Saturday by a man, who claimed himself to be Jayesh Pujari, an associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival on January 12
The programme is being held on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to honour and cherish his ideals, teachings and contributions. The event is held every year to provide exposure to our talented youth at the national level, along with galvanising them towards nation building.
Battle of quotas heats up in the run-up to Karnataka assembly polls
The state Brahmin association has given a call to the community members not to sit quiet with the ruling BJP's plan of allocating the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota to Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities which have 16 per cent and 17 per cent of the population in the state.
Good intention behind equating Karnataka CM to a puppy: Siddaramaiah
Clarifying his statement, Siddaramaiah said, "I have asked him (Chief Minister) to show courage in the interest of the state. The Central government has not given enough funds for the development of the state rather it has been reduced. My statement was issued in this direction, it does not have any other objective."
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