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H.D. Kumaraswamy challenges CM Siddaramaiah directly, questions 2A benefit distribution

Bengaluru, April 16: Even as anger continues to mount across the state over the caste census report, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has thrown a direct challenge to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the issue of benefit distribution under the 2A category.

HD Kumaraswamy slams Siddaramaiah for 'favouring' his Kuruba community

Bengaluru, April 16: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D.

Caste census: We will not allow injustice to any community, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Kalaburagi, April 16: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stated that the caste census survey was a socio-economic one, and the Karnataka government would ensure that no community faces injustice.

Janakrosh Yatra: Karnataka Congress govt will go home in 2028, says BJP

Belagavi: , April 16 (IANS) BJP launched the second phase of the Janakrosh Yatra on Wednesday in Belagavi against the Karnataka government over price rise and quota for Muslims in government tenders and said that the Congress will go home in 2028.

Siddaramaiah aims to divide Hindus & Muslims: K'taka BJP on caste census

Belagavi, April 15: BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has started work aimed at dividing Hindus and Muslims under the caste census.

K'taka: Vokkaligas to oppose caste census report

Bengaluru, April 15: In a major development, the Karnataka Vokkaliga Association has announced that the community will oppose the caste census report, along with the Lingayat and other aggrieved communities.

Strongly oppose using marginalised communities as pawns by CM Siddaramaiah: K'taka BJP on caste census

Bengaluru, April 15: Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka has slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the caste census report, stating that the party will strongly oppose his using the marginalised communities as pawns.

Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census tomorrow

Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that a meeting will be held on April 15 with Congress party MLAs from the Vokkaliga community to listen to their opinions regarding the caste census issue.

K'taka: Second phase of Janakrosh Yatra to commence from Nippani

Bengaluru, April 14: The second phase of the Janakrosh Yatra, organised to condemn the Congress-led government on price hikes and Muslim quota in tenders, will begin from Nippani town in Belagavi district, said BJP MLC N. Ravikumar, Chief Whip of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.

Nehru never opposed Ambedkar: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, April 14: Responding to criticism by the BJP against the Congress party’s alleged “ill treatment” and “insult” to B. R. Ambedkar, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Monday that the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru did not oppose the architect of the Constitution.

How can Muslim population increase in such a manner: K'taka BJP questions caste census' accuracy

Bengaluru, April 13: The Karnataka BJP on Sunday questioned the caste census report findings, wondering how the Muslim population can increase in such a manner.

'Fake Gandhis' conspired to stop Ambedkar centenary celebrations in Karnataka: Union Minister

Hubballi: , April 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Sunday, alleged that "fake Gandhis" conspired to prevent the centenary celebrations of B.R. Ambedkar's visit to Nippani town in Karnataka.

'Congress ensured defeat of Ambedkar', BJP leader slams K'taka minister over Savarkar claims

Bengaluru, April 13: The Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress party over a state minister's remarks on Ambedkar and Veer Savarkar, saying that it was the grand old party which was responsible for Babasaheb's electoral defeat.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka govt over taxes, defends Centre on fuel price

Bengaluru, April 12: Union Minister and JD(S) state president HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday accused the Karnataka state government of "burdening the common man" through excessive taxation.

K'taka: Cong forms SIT to probe 40 pc commission allegations against previous BJP govt

Bengaluru, April 11: The Congress-led government in Karnataka, on Friday, formed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 40 per cent commission allegations against the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

Not able to give just 10 to 15% of bills: DK Shivakumar after Karnataka State Contractors Association allegation

Bengaluru, April 11: Following the allegations of growing interference by middlemen and halted payments in the government departments by Karnataka State Contractors Association, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that some contractors are requesting some legislators in their constituency to pay the pending bills.

Caste census report prepared under CM Siddaramaiah's instructions: K'taka LoP

Bengaluru, April 11: The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said on Friday that the caste census report prepared by the Siddaramaiah government was not scientific and had been designed to sow discord among castes for someone’s benefit.

200 percent correct: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka after state Contractors Association alleges middlemen interference

Bengaluru, April 11: After the president of the Karnataka State Contractors Association alleged growing interference by middlemen in government departments, BJP leader and LoP R Ashoka said that it is 200 per cent correct and there is no doubt at all.

Caste census report likely to be presented in K'taka cabinet meeting today

Bengaluru, April 11: The controversial caste census report is likely to be presented at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

Congress anti-Dalit, wronged Ambedkar, insulted Kharge: Pralhad Joshi

Bengaluru, April 11: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs and BJP leader Pralhad Joshi on Friday launched a blistering attack on Congress, saying the grand old party was not only "anti-Hindu" but also against Dalits.

Karnataka State Contractors Association writes to CM Siddaramaiah for not making payments as per seniority

Bengaluru, April 11: Karnataka State Contractors Association (KSCA) President R. Manjunath has written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that the state government does not make payments to contractors based on seniority.

Janakrosh Yatra: BJP slams Cong-led K'taka govt for 'failing' backward classes

Udupi: , April 10 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP's 'Janakrosh Yatra', organised against the Congress-led government over price rises and reservations for Muslims in tenders for public work, entered its fourth day on Thursday. The BJP tore into the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government for "failing" the backward classes who comprise more than 50 per cent of the total population in the state.

Mine lease renewal issue row: A deliberate attempt to create confusion, says K'taka CM

Bengaluru, April 9: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, reacting to allegations of renewing mining leases and causing a loss of thousands of crores to the state, has asserted that there has been an ongoing attempt to create confusion regarding the issue of mine lease renewal.

Karnataka: Kumaraswamy to lead protest against Cong govt on April 12

Bengaluru, April 9: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy will lead a massive protest in Bengaluru against the Congress-led government in Karnataka on April 12, announced the JD (S) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Wednesday.

MUDA case: Court to pronounce verdict on objections to closure report against Siddaramaiah on April 15

Bengaluru, April 9: The Special Court for MLAs and MPs has reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) objection to the closure report in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others.

There is no Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka, this is regime of jihadis: BJP at Janakrosh Yatra

Bengaluru, April 9: The Karnataka BJP's 'Janakrosh Yatra', organised against the government over price rise and reservation for Muslims in tenders for public works, entered its third day on Wednesday. During the yatra a BJP leader called the state government a regime of 'jihadis' and 'Tughlaqs'.

K'taka: Complaint filed against two Cong ministers for 'misusing' over Rs 17,000 crore AMRUT funds

Bengaluru, April 9: Social activist and senior BJP leader N. R.Ramesh has filed a complaint against two Congress ministers in the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka, claiming that they "misused" over Rs 17,000 crore funds under the Central government's flagship Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme.

'Scam in mining contracts', K'taka Governor gets complaint against CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, April 9: A complaint alleging corruption in mining contract renewals has been lodged with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday, targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Dark face of govt exposed with 'K'taka No 1 in corruption' remark by CM's Economic Advisor: BJP

Bengaluru, April 9: Referring to the remarks by the CM's Economic Advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy that “Karnataka was number one in terms of corruption”, BJP state President B.Y. Vijayendra, claimed on Wednesday that the Congress MLA has “exposed the dark face of this government's corruption.”

No threat to JD (S)-BJP alliance in Karnataka, clarifies Union Minister Kumaraswamy

Mandya (Karnataka), April 8: Responding to rumours suggesting that there is a difference of opinion between the BJP and his party, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy clarified on Tuesday that “the JD (S)-BJP alliance is strong, and there's no need for doubt.”

Janakrosh Yatra enters 2nd day: BJP accuses Karnataka govt of giving everything only to Muslims

Mandya: , April 8 (IANS) The Janakrosh Yatra organised by the Karnataka BJP unit entered its second day on Tuesday.

Karnataka: VHP stages protest against 4% quota for Minorities in govt contracts

Bengaluru, April 8: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against the Karnataka government's decision to introduce a four per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts.

Karnataka govt to grant permanent employment for civic workers on May 1

Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that "pourakarmikas" (civic workers) will be granted permanent employment on May 1, on the occasion of Labour Day.

K'taka govt obstructing at every step, not allowing to work: Kumaraswamy

Mandya, April 7: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Monday, claimed that the Karnataka government is obstructing him at every step due to “political hatred” and not allowing him to work for the state.

Conscious decision by govt: K'taka Minister on Muslim quota in govt tenders

Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that granting a 4 per cent Muslim quota in government tenders was a conscious decision by the Congress government.

Pralhad Joshi to launch Janakrosh Yatra from CM Siddaramaiah's hometown Mysuru

Bengaluru, April 7: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will launch the BJP's Janakrosh Yatra on Monday from Mysuru, the native district of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Yatra aims to highlight what the BJP alleges is rampant corruption under the Congress-led Karnataka government.

'Ghori' & 'Ghazni' ruling Karnataka, claims Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru, April 5: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government, alleging that people like invaders Muhammad Ghori, Muhammad Ghazni, and Malik Kafur are effectively ruling over the state.

'Don't doubt': Siddaramaiah asserts internal reservation will be implemented in Karnataka

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