Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused BJP State President BY Vijayendra of trying to bribe Anwar Manippady, the former Minority Commission Chairman with Rs 150 crore to suppress investigations into Waqf property encroachments.
After the 'One Nation One Election' bill got the Union Cabinet's nod on Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Centre saying that the bill is a "sinister conspiracy to curb the rights of states."
The last rites of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna were performed with full state honours in Mandya district on Wednesday. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar were among those present at the ceremony.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday dismissed Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's demand to make Belgavi a Union Territory as "childish."
The Court was hearing a plea that sought an investigation from the CBI into the alleged MUDA scam, presently being investigated by the Lokayukta Police.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices on Wednesday to honour the memory of former Karnataka CM and External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, who has passed away.
As the two-week Winter Session of the Karnataka legislature commenced on Monday, BJP leader CT Ravi said that his party will raise Waqf issue in the House, adding that "thousands of acres of land are being seized wrongly."
Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad has hailed the state's progress, stating that it has emerged as a leader in economic growth, recording an impressive 10 per cent GDP growth compared to the national average of 8.2 per cent.
"During the campaign, Modi and BJP leaders spread lies. I challenged him to substantiate his allegations, promising to retire from politics if proven wrong. He didn't respond because he couldn't," Siddaramaiah said.
Karnataka High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's plea challenging the court's order to uphold Governor's decision against him in the alleged MUDA scam to January 20