"Some contractors are requesting some of our legislators in their constituency to give whatever the bills have been pending. Earlier in the BJP government, more than 1 lakh crore in my department was due. We are not able to give only 10% to 15% % of the bills... So they are requesting some M
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that a protest has been planned on April 17 under the leadership of CM Siddaramaiah against the price rise by the BJP government at the Centre and against the double standards of the BJP on the issue of price rise.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced a protest on April 17, criticizing the central government for increasing the prices of essentials. He also links the timing of petrol and diesel price hikes to the start of the Karnataka BJP's Jan Akrosh Yatra.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take a clear stance on the recent stock market fluctuations, citing concerns about protecting Indian industries and investors.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday. He said that the BJP leaders should protest against the centre's decision to hike the LPG prices.
Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, held a meeting at the Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner's office to assess the progress made in conserving lakes, disposing of waste, and other related works.
"Namaskar to all my BJP friends. You all are doing 'Jan Akrosh Yatra'. I congratulate all of you. But at the same time, Government of India, your BJP Government has hiked the price of petrol, diesel and gas. So, your 'Jan Akrosh Yatra' should go on with BJP, it is your party," Dy CM Shiva
"There have been fuel prices hikes and LPG cylinder price hikes in the past by the BJP government at the Centre. Now, the toll prices have been hiked. The BJP never protests against these price rises," he said while speaking to reporters.
"We have not increased the prices for waste management; it was the BJP that enacted the law and implemented it in 2022. Additionally, the central government had given directions for a price hike. The BJP had raised the prices, but we have reduced them as much as possible," Deputy CM Shivakum