Karnataka
Delhi CM Kejriwal sounds AAP bugle in Karnataka, seeks vote for 'honest' govt
Addressing a convention organised to announce the pact between the Karnataka State Farmers' Association and AAP, Kejriwal said: "AAP is not a party of gangsters and rapists. AAP runs an honest government." Kejriwal also compared the attitude of the Centre on the now-repealed farm laws to the arrogance of Ravana, and congratulated the farmers for compelling the government to withdraw the agri laws.
Ruling BJP hints at adopting UP, MP model to deal with communal flare-up in K'taka
According to sources in the party, the leaders are pressuring the government to initiate actions like Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Not clear if contractor's death was suicide or murder: Eshwarappa
"I have tendered my resignation so as to not cause embarrassment to the party in connection with this case," Eshwarappa said. Santhosh K Patil, a civil contractor and local BJP leader from Belagavi, committed suicide by consuming poison on April 12 at a lodge in Udupi.
The rise and fall of Eshwarappa, the 'Rocky bhai' of Karnataka politics
In the film, 'Rocky Bhai', played by actor Yash, does everything to become the richest man on earth to fulfil the wish of his mother. Likewise, Eshwarappa, whose parents were daily wage labourers, was motivated by his mother's wish and went on to become one of the prominent politicians of the state. Born in Bellary district, Eshwarappa's father Sharanappa and mother Basamma moved to Shivamogga in the early 1950s.
Karnataka Minister Eshwarappa submits resignation amid high drama
Eshwarappa had announced his resignation on Thursday evening in connection with the allegations against him in the suicide case of contractor and BJP leader Santhosh K. Patil. "I have worked as the RDPR Minister till date under CM Bommai's leadership. I have taken a decision to tender my resignation on Friday evening. I don't want to cause embarrassment to my party and party leadership," he had said.
Contractor suicide case: K'taka Minister Eshwarappa announces resignation
Eshwarappa said that he had decided to tender his resignation earlier, but was stopped by his colleagues. "If I have committed any mistake, let the god punish me. I am confident of coming out clean from the allegations in the contractor suicide case," he said. Patil, who committed suicide by consuming poison, held Eshwarappa directly responsible for his death, alleging that the minister had asked for a 40 per cent commission in a Rs 4 crore project, through his aides.
BJP govt moving to ensure exit of Muslim traders from temples in Karnataka: Sources
Already, the state government has declared on the floor of the House that there is no provision for non-Hindus to carry out their business on temple premises and religious fairs. The government plans to implement the rule through the Muzrai department which manages more than 30,000 temples in the state. The department has given clear instructions on not allowing Muslim vendors from participating in the auction of shops on the premises of temples, said Muzarai department sources.
Will take appropriate action over Al-Qaeda terrorist praising K'taka student: CM
The controversy erupted after Zawahiri in a nine-minute video praised Muskan, a college student from Mandya district, for raising the slogan 'Allahu Akbar' to counter a mob chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' in the college premises at the height of the hijab crisis in Karnataka. In the video titled 'The Noble Woman of India', Zawahiri could be heard reciting a poem he composed to praise Muskan.
Karnataka's polarising politics casts a shadow on Bengaluru's 'Silicon Valley'
Although Karnataka and especially its capital Bengaluru have witnessed violence, communal clashes and terrorist strikes in the past, never in its history has the state faced a similar situation. The growing demand for banning Muslim merchants from the temple premises, religious fairs, 'halal' meat, Muslim mango traders, artisans, transporters and drivers and banning the hijab by Hindutva forces has suddenly put the peaceful state under the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
Congress, other parties trying to create rift in society in name of religion: BJP leader
In a detailed conversation with IANS on the hijab, 'halal' meat and the use of loudspeakers for Azaan, Ravi said that the BJP is not against any community or religion but it was the opposition who is trying to create a rift in the society. Referring to the hijab controversy which broke out in Karnataka, Ravi said that they are not against the hijab but they are in favour of following a uniform dress code in educational institutions.
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