The JD(S) MP was addressing an indefinite protest by villagers from Byramangala, Kanchugaranahalli and surrounding areas, asserting that not even an inch of land would be surrendered.
Reacting to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement that with the blessings of the people, the record of former Chief Minister Devaraja Urs would be broken, Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H D Kumaraswamy asked what merit does the Chief Minister have and said th
Kumaraswamy's comments followed the state minister Priyank Kharge's demand for a ban on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and state-owned temples. He said that permissions should not be granted for activities outside the syllabus in government schools and colleges.
For this purpose, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has put forward the state's request before the Centre, at a meeting with Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy, citing need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities in the southern state.
Criticizing the move, he stated, "Since coming to power, this government has made it a routine to burden the public, and the people are forced to bear it."
After a young contractor in Bidar died by suicide, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, sharply criticised the government. He said that this was evidence of the lawlessness prevailing in the state.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday questioned the Congress government's genuineness in safeguarding the interests of the common and poor people in Karnataka after the state government decided to review eligibility for Below Poverty Line (BPL) card holders there.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday lashed out at the Congress-led Karnataka government and the State Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre for remaining "silent" on the alleged encroachment of forest land in Srinivaspur taluk by former Speaker Ramesh Kumar.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging that the state has gone bankrupt due to financial mismanagement and improper administration.
Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday tendered his apology for his "racist" remark against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, but he rejected the calls for his resignation.
With the Channapatna bye-election approaching, former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy took aim at Congress leaders on Sunday, declaring, "Thieves are uniting with thieves," to criticize what he views as politically motivated alliances.
Karnataka Police has registered an FIR against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for allegedly threatening a police officer who is investigating an illegal mining case against him.