AICC general secretary KC Venugopal visited Bengaluru primarily for a PAC meeting but also met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to discuss ongoing political battles and internal conflicts within the Congress party in Karnataka. The focus of the discussions was on preparations for the upcoming bypolls and the selection of candidates….
The Congress government in Karnataka is preparing to protest against the Centre for unfair tax devolution to the state. However, experts point out that the state government is also to blame for the lack of central funds due to delays in holding local body elections. The recent release of tax devolution funds by the 15th…
In an effort to promote Kannada pride, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar has announced that all businesses, educational institutions, and factories in Bengaluru must hoist the Kannada flag on Rajyotsava, the state’s Formation Day on Nov 1. While emphasizing the importance of raising the flag, he warned against using coercion to enforce the rule and…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the decision to withdraw the Old Hubbali Police Station riots case, stating that the cabinet has the power to do so. The BJP has criticized the move, with the opposition accusing the Congress government of appeasement politics. The case involved AIMIM leaders being accused of leading a mob that attacked…
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar faced criticism for recommending the withdrawal of charges related to the 2022 Hubballi riots. The Karnataka government is under fire for this decision, with the BJP accusing them of appeasement politics. The controversy arose from violent unrest in Hubballi in April 2022 after a derogatory image was circulated on social…
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has directed all companies and educational institutions in the state to hoist the Karnataka flag on November 1, in celebration of Karnataka Rajyotsava. He emphasized the importance of fostering a sense of local pride and celebrating Kannada language and culture, especially in a city like Bengaluru where nearly half…
Himachal Pradesh minister Rajesh Dharmani visited DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru, showing support amid rumors of leadership change in Karnataka. Shivakumar confirmed that Siddaramaiah will remain as chief minister, easing tensions. However, Siddaramaiah still faces scrutiny from the ED regarding financial irregularities. Despite the support from Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah’s position remains precarious. Analysts compare his situation to…
Former Congress MP DK Suresh, brother of Karnataka’s deputy CM DK Shivakumar, admitted that the party’s overconfidence led to their loss in the Haryana assembly elections. He acknowledged that the party had assumed they would win, but the results proved otherwise. The BJP secured 48 seats, while Congress won 37. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge called…