K Marigowda resigned as chairman of the Mysore Urban Development Authority, citing health reasons and stating that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had instructed him to step down. Marigowda, a long-time ally of Siddaramaiah, emphasized that his resignation was not due to any illegal activities but rather his health condition. He denied that his resignation was linked…
Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has been given Z+ category security by the Union home ministry, with CRPF now handling his security instead of the state police. This decision was made after a security review by central intelligence agencies, likely due to threats linked to his approval of an investigation into the Muda case involving…
Activist Snehamayi Krishna is calling for Lokayukta officials to question Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding a writ petition filed in the high court. The petition aims to invalidate claims related to the disputed Kesare land, which Krishna believes contradicts statements made by the CM. Krishna has shared details from the petition with Lokayukta SP TJ Udesh…
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of Karnataka criticized the Centre for allocating less funds to the state in tax devolution. He accused the BJP MPs and union ministers from the state of remaining silent on the issue, calling it “shameful.” Shivakumar vowed to fight for fair treatment regarding tax allocations and questioned why the…
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…
The Karnataka cabinet will be discussing the controversial socioeconomic and educational survey report, known as the ‘caste census’, in their upcoming meeting. CM Siddaramaiah will make a decision on its implementation after the discussion. The report has faced opposition from dominant communities, but OBC leaders are advocating for its implementation. The report was submitted in…
The Karnataka BJP president accused the Congress government of targeting Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to distract the public from the MUDA ‘scam’. He expressed outrage at the government’s actions, calling it a betrayal of national heroes and a desperate ploy to mislead the public. The BJP vowed to continue fighting until the corrupt leaders of Congress…
BM Parvathi, the wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, voluntarily returned 14 sites she received as compensation for land lost in Kesare, Mysore. The Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) officially reclaimed eight of those sites, transferring ownership back to Muda through cancellation of sale deeds. Parvathi surrendered the plots after accusations that Siddaramaiah misused his office…