Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has refuted the allegations levelled against him by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the phone-tapping row, stating "public squabbling."
The remarks came after Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka accused the Chief Minister of phone tapping to spy on Shivakumar.
Prajwal Revanna, son of JD(S) MLA H D Revanna, was jailed in connection with rape charges. Uday alleged that the case stemmed from internal family rivalry and political conspiracy within the JD(S). Claiming a political vendetta, Uday said the former MP was targeted after Kumaraswamy's son
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a strong-worded response, denied the phone-tapping allegations by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, calling them a "frustrated statement from restless souls."
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended his article on social justice, asserting that the Congress party has recognized and empowered leaders from backward castes like him, which sets it apart from the BJP and JD(S).
Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Sunday clarified that he will contest the elections from Ramanagara assembly constituency in the coming days.
Amid the ongoing political tussle over the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy said governance in the state has taken a back seat, pointing to administrative lapses and leaving leadership decisions to the Congress hi
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and JD(S) leader on Monday dismissed Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's comments on RSS, saying they're "not worth replying to," demanding proof.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders staged a protest in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly house on Tuesday to demand the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur for alleged corruption in his department.
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.
Former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch, HD Deve Gowda, on Saturday, accused the Congress party of attempting to dismantle the Janata Dal (Secular) as a political party.