After the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, Congress leaders in Karnataka on Thursday accused the Centre of favouring BJP-ruled states.
Former Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna's supporters on Wednesday held a protest at the Town Hall Circle in Karnataka's Tumkur to condemn his dismissal from the ministerial post.
Labelling Rahul Gandhi's claims as 'baseless", the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said that the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha is trying to "sensationalise" the issue instead of availing the legal processes.
Leader of the Opposition of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and BJP leader R Ashoka criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his vote manipulation allegation in Karnataka.
Reiterating his 'vote theft' allegation targeting the BJP and the Election Commission of India (EC), Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday demanded that the EC should provide immediately the voter lists and video recordings from the last 10 years.
In his letter dated 31st July, Nagesh, who contested the 2023 Assembly elections as a Congress candidate from Mahadevapura, requested a copy of a list of documents he claims to have submitted in April 2023.
Notably, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for organising the event, saying that he had requested to postpone the inauguration as he had a prior commitment.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday dismissed any leadership change in the state government, saying that there was no discussion in the Congress regarding the change of the chief minister's post. He added that his deputy, DK Shivakumar, himself noted that there is no vacancy
The Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Saturday said that no development work is happening in the state, and Congress MLAs are revolting over this fact.
Karnataka Minister MB Patil met Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to discuss a cabinet meeting in Vijayapura and the need for a reservoir to ensure water supply. Patil dismissed speculations of rifts within Karnataka Congress.
"The deal for Karnataka Congress is finalised; in November, DK Shivakumar will become the new Chief Minister, and Siddaramaiah will be made to resign citing old age. Is it Kharge ji's turn next? Preparations for a repeat of Sitaram Kesri ji's dhoti-stripping scandal in various places?" Du