Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after prolonged illness.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Pratyush Kanth strongly criticized the Siddaramaiah government over the incident in Karnataka, where Hindu examinees were asked to remove their 'janeu'.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday strongly condemned the incident in Bidar where a student was allegedly denied permission to appear for the CET exam due to wearing the sacred thread (Janeu), and another incident in Shivamogga where a student was allegedly forced to
Amid growing discussions over the socio-economic survey in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) Karnataka Youth President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Saturday called the caste census "a political conspiracy" and stated that the survey, which has been ongoing since 2015, lacks a "scientific approach."
Amid growing discussions over the caste census in Karnataka, Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed on Saturday that the final decision on the matter will be made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after thorough consultations with the cabinet.
Recently, in Kalaburagi, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not undertaken any development work for "Kalyan Karnataka" and will not do so.
Speaking to ANI, Tenginkai said, "Ever since the Congress party has been in power for two years, they are completely immersed in appeasement politics. They only raise issues for Muslims. Not for other minorities, no Jains, no Parsis, no Sikhs, they are trying to do it only specially for the
After Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's requested to enact the Rohith Vemula Act in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state government stands firm in its resolve to enact the Act in the state and will bring the legislation at the earliest.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and urged the state government to enact the Rohith Vemula Act to ensure that no one faces caste-based discrimination in the education system.
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Friday lambasted the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government over the controversial caste census, terming it "unscientific" and questioning its legitimacy.
The special cabinet meeting on the Socio-Economic Survey concluded on Thursday, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked ministers to submit their concerns in writing.