Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa has announced that he will address allegations made by CM Siddaramaiah and Minister Priyanka Kharge in the state Assembly regarding a bribery attempt over Wakf property encroachments. Yediyurappa asserts he will present the facts in the House
Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa slammed the state government over the police lathi charge during the protest of Lingayat Panchamasali community over their reservation demand, saying that this is the heights of arrogance of CM Siddaramaiah-led government.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused BJP State President BY Vijayendra of trying to bribe Anwar Manippady, the former Minority Commission Chairman with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into Waqf property encroachments.
The last rites of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna were performed with full state honours in Mandya district on Wednesday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar were among those present at the ceremony.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday dismissed Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's demand to make Belgavi a Union Territory as "childish."
"During the campaign, Modi and BJP leaders spread lies. I challenged him to substantiate his allegations, promising to retire from politics if proven wrong. He didn't respond because he couldn't," Siddaramaiah said.
"The ED had written a letter to the Lokayukta the day before our petition came up for hearing in the High Court with the intention of influencing the court.." Siddaramiah said.
With an annual target of R. 84,475 crore for 2024-25, the Chief Minister urged officials to focus on underperforming regions such as Malenadu and Mysuru to meet targets. GST collections grew by 15 per cent with Karnataka contributing Rs 13,722 crore, placing the state second nationally in GS
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took on the role of a teacher at his home office Krishna on Tuesday, delivering an insightful lesson on the Constitution to over 50 students from across Karnataka, according to a press release.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone for an International Cricket Stadium in Tumakuru on Monday and allocated 50 acres of land to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for its construction.