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Yathindra’s elevation as minister rekindles dynasty politics debate | Bengaluru News

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Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot congratulates Yathindra Siddaramaiah after he took oath as minister Bengaluru: The induction of Yathindra Siddaramaiah into DK Shivakumar’s council of ministers has again brought Karnataka’s long-running debate over dynasty politics into focus, highlighting a political reality that extends across party lines despite repeated public criticism of hereditary succession.The discussion has gained…

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Congress functionaries condemn JD(S) threats | Mysuru News

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Mandya/ Mysuru: The political climate in Mandya turned volatile following a fiery press conference by district Congress functionaries, who condemned former JD(S) MLA K Suresh Gowda’s threat Congress functionary N Cheluvarayaswamy.Nagamangala Block Congress president Rajesh launched a counteroffensive, slamming Gowda’s remarks as “rowdyism” that has no place in a democratic system. Rajesh alleged that Gowda…

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Indi stands out as Karnataka’s only constituency without ministerial berth | Hubballi News

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Vijayapura: The Indi assembly constituency in Vijayapura district holds a unique place in Karnataka’s political history — not for producing chief ministers or heavyweight ministers, but for never securing a ministerial berth despite decades of electoral participation.The constituency has existed since 1957 and has witnessed Assembly elections in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1978, 1983, 1985,…

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Rock solid: Kanakapura Bande’s long climb to the top | Bengaluru News

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Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After 50 days…

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Only 3 CMs have completed full terms: Karnataka’s revolving door since 1956 | Bengaluru News

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D Devaraj Urs (1972-77) and Siddaramaiah (2013-18) BENGALURU: Karnataka’s politics has been marked by instability, resignations, coalition collapses and leadership changes so much so that, since 1956, only S Nijalingappa (1962-68), D Devaraj Urs (1972-77) and Siddaramaiah (2013-18) have completed full five-year tenures.1958 | S Nijalingappa | The veteran Congressman assumed charge as CM after…

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Bidadi township project: Gowda flags ‘land mafia’, writes to Sonia & Rahul

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Bengaluru: A fresh political row has erupted over the proposed Bidadi township project, with former Prime Minister and JD(S) national president HD Deve Gowda alleging that a powerful “land mafia” is operating in Karnataka under the Congress govt patronage.A day after Union minister HD Kumaraswamy accused deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar of turning the Bidadi…

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JD(S) functionaries call for party unity

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GTD meets party’s national president before Sunday rally GT Devegowda Mysuru: A day after former minister and disgruntled JD(S) MLA representing Chamundeshwari constituency, GT Devegowda, met the party’s national president HD Deve Gowda in Bengaluru, senior JD(S) functionaries from the district appealed to him to remain loyal to the party and they assured that they…

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Kumaraswamy calls Bidadi township project an ‘official real estate business’

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Union heavy Industries and steel minister HD Kumaraswamy addresses a press conference in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Union minister HD Kumaraswamy Thursday accused the state govt of turning the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township near Bidadi into an “official real estate business” and demanded an immediate halt to land acquisition proceedings.Approved by the cabinet last month, the…

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