Belagavi: Public works minister Satish Jarkiholi on Monday asserted that the Congress will contest the 2028 Assembly elections under the leadership of former chief minister Siddaramaiah, dismissing speculation over any move to sideline the veteran leader.Speaking to reporters at the zilla panchayat office here, Jarkiholi said there was no question of ignoring Siddaramaiah and that…
Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar Sunday appealed to party functionaries not to bring delegations to him seeking ministerial berths for legislators, asserting that the high command’s decision would be final.The appeal came after supporters of Hungund MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar met Shivakumar at his official residence urging him to induct the legislator into the cabinet.Shivakumar told…
MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai Haveri: MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai Saturday termed cross-voting in the legislative council elections “highly disturbing and regrettable” and alleged that Congress had engaged in large-scale political corruption by spending huge amounts of money.Speaking at a news conference in Haveri, Bommai said it was true some…
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj protests in Mysuru on Sunday Mysuru: Kannada activists and former MLA Vatal Nagaraj on Sunday staged a protest at Hardinge Circle in Mysuru condemning the delay in the expansion of the state cabinet and alleging a breakdown in governance.Addressing the gathering, Vatal Nagaraj criticised the state govt, stating that the prolonged…
Mandya: Srirangapatna MLA Ramesh Bandisiddegowda on Sunday asserted that ministerial positions should be allocated on the basis of experience and capability rather than caste considerations.Stating that he possesses all the qualifications required for a ministerial role, he said he is fully fit to serve in the state cabinet. Speaking to reporters in Mandya, he highlighted…
Mandya: Mandya MLA Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga on Sunday said that he considers himself a minister now that DK Shivakumar has become chief minister of the state.Speaking to reporters here, Ravi said he is serving his first term as a legislator and remains focused on fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Mandya constituency. Referring to…
Hubballi: The undivided Dharwad district, which comprises Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri districts, has not been given any representation in the first phase of cabinet in the newly elected chief minister DK Shivakumar’s govt.The most prominent and senior politician of north Karnataka, H K Patil, who was law and tourism minister during Siddaramaiah’s govt, was denied…
Mangaluru: Assembly speaker UT Khader Monday dismissed speculation over his possible elevation as deputy chief minister, saying positions are not decided by social media campaigns but by assessing performance and contributions.Responding to questions, Khader said he had no plans to rush to Delhi and would remain in the state.Reflecting on his political career, Khader said…
Siddaramaiah with Rahul Gandhi Mysuru: Congress workers in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts are concerned that Siddaramaiah’s exit from the chief minister’s post could weaken the party’s organisational strength in the region.Mysuru district has the third-highest number of assembly constituencies in the state after Bengaluru Urban and Belagavi districts.Party activists have flagged the fact that there…
File photo of DK Shivakumar Bengaluru: Very few politicians in the state have embraced astrology as openly as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar. For the Congress strongman, celestial calculations have long gone beyond personal belief; it has shaped political decisions and moments of confrontation.From choosing auspicious dates to consulting spiritual gurus before…
