"I am ready for a debate with Kumaraswamy on Bidadi township. Let the media decide the date. I had accepted the challenge when he was the CM. I am inviting him for the debate even now," Shivakumar said.
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.
After offering prayers at the family deity in Hassan, Kumaraswamy recalled the origins and journey of the party on Saturday, saying, "Under the leadership of Deve Gowda, JDS started from Congress O and became Janata Dal, Janata Party. Then it was split in 1999 due to disagreements among t
In his inaugural address, the Minister emphasised that the Scheme represents a pivotal step towards establishing a self-reliant, resilient, and globally competitive ecosystem for REPMs, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
"MNREGA was introduced to ensure the right to work. The law brought by Manmohan Singh was meant to fill the stomachs of the poor. They are trying to strike at a law that helps the poor," Kharge said in Bengaluru.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday expressed confidence that the party high command would take a decision on him going forward amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state.
"The Central government has taken an important decision, the VB-G RAM G act has been passed. The Congress is running a major misinformation campaign in the state and nationwide," Kumaraswamy said while addressing a press conference.
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
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into the violence that erupted outside the Ballari residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA G Janardhan Reddy over a dispute regarding the installation of Maharishi Valmiki posters.
"It is left to the Congress party. It is not our business. However, Congress should settle this matter soon or else they will pay for it," Kumaraswamy told reporters here.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's comments on Vokkaliga seers supporting him for the Chief Minister's post.