Karnataka
Eye on Assembly polls, Rahul gets 'Linga deeksha' at Lingayat Mutt in Karnataka
Rahul Gandhi, who reached Karnataka on Tuesday night, reached Murugha Mutt in Chitradurga and sought the blessings of Dr Shivamurthy Muruga Sharanaru. He also met another prominent Lingayat seer of Moorusavura Mutt and 20 seers belonging to different backward communities.
Shah, Rahul visit to Karnataka: Addressing internal party issues top priority
Opposition Congress is facing internal strife whereas the ruling BJP is encountering the wrath of its own party workers and Hindu activists. Realising that the challenges are grave and can prove disastrous for the respective political parties in the upcoming state elections scheduled less than eight months away, the party top leadership is trying to pacify and devise strategies.
Political slugfest over serial killings deepen communal divide in Karnataka
Alleging partial treatment by the ruling BJP government, prominent Muslim organisations have boycotted the peace meeting organised by the police department in Dakshina Kannada district. Three murders, two of Muslim youth and one of BJP activist in the last 10 days have shaken the state and raised concerns.
BJP activist murder: Sri Ram Sena chief detained for trying to defy DK entry ban
Police have banned Muthalik's entry to Dakshina Kannada as his visit might lead to disturbance in the region.
Muthalik has been launching scathing attacks on the ruling BJP following the murder of Praveen Kumar Nettare.
Opposition claims BJP playing 'murder' politics, Karnataka CM Bommai says 'ridiculous'
The state has witnessed three murders in the last nine days. Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Friday that the series of murders in coastal region have dented the image of the state. He said, "The ruling party is carrying out murder politics over the deaths of youths."
Two held in Karnataka BJP activist murder case, 20 detained for questioning
Karnataka Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Law and Order Alok Kumar and Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police (SP) Rishikesh Bhagavan Sonavane confirmed the arrest of the two and said that their connection with organisations is being investigated.
Karnataka CM cancels one-year celebrations of govt over BJP worker's death
Bommai had taken over as Chief Minister in July 28, 2021, after B.S. Yeddyurappa had stepped down on July 26, 2021. The celebrations planned for Thursday included functions at the Vidhana Soudha, and the Janotsava at Doddaballapura. "I said I will address a press conference instead of celebrations," Bommai said on early Thursday morning at his residence.
Karnataka murder: BJP central leadership assures 'strictest action'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Karnataka is facing the anger of its own cadre over the killing of Nettaru. According to sources, anger among cadres ahead of next year's assembly polls, protests by BJP youth wing workers and leaders are turning out to be a concern for the party leadership, as the BJP is trying to retain power for another term.
I don't want your sympathies, Yediyurappa tells Shivakumar
Yediyurappa shot back at Shivakumar, saying that BJP has let him become Chief Minister 4 times. "I don't want sympathy from Shivakumar. Let him mind the affairs of his party (Congress)," he said. "There is no question of being sidelined in the party. I will get things done for the party without being in power. I will take up a state-wide tour and bring BJP to power again," he said. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Delhi: "We will have senior leader Yediyurappa's strength and guidance for the next electio
Karnataka: Infighting in Cong escalates; both Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah eye CM post
On Tuesday, Shivakumar reiterated his earlier appeal that the Vokkaliga community should support his candidature for the post of the Chief Minister. On the other hand, Siddaramaiah has stated that party MLAs and high command will take a call on who will become the Chief Minister, adding he is "very much" in the race for the coveted post.
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