Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused CM Siddaramaiah of using the caste census to deflect attention from governance failures. He alleged that Congress was exploiting castes for political gains amid public discontent over corruption, price hikes, and failed guarantees.
Karnataka Minister HK Patil, addressing the media on Friday, revealed that the state cabinet has taken serious note of the allegations made by the Karnataka Contractors' Association regarding several public works projects. The allegations were detailed in a commission report submitted to the
"... Its 200 per cent correct. There is no doubt at all. In Vidhana Soudha, the chambers of all the ministers are the collection centres, not the work centre, development centre," R Ashoka told reporters.
Karnataka State Contractors Association President R. Manjunath has written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that payments to contractors by the state government are not being made based on seniority.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that a protest has been planned on April 17 under the leadership of CM Siddaramaiah against the price rise by the BJP government at the Centre and against the double standards of the BJP on the issue of price rise.
Bommai further alleged that there is major corruption in the installation of electricity meters. "Contractors have provided documents showing that metres which cost just Rs 700 in other states are being charged at Rs 5,000-6,000 here. The people are questioning when this government will fina
A Special Court in Bengaluru on Tuesday heard a petition filed by Enforcement Directorate challenging Lokayukta police's 'B Report' in the MUDA (Mysore Urban Development Authority) 'scam' case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka Minister HK Patil highlighted the state's legislative achievements under CM Siddaramaiah's leadership. 91 Acts have been passed so far, including key reforms in the judiciary and protection for professionals. Some Acts are awaiting the President's assent.