Karnataka Politics News - Latest Updates & Headlines
UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya criticises Karnataka govt's 4% Minority reservation quota bill
Lucknow, March 22: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday criticized Karnataka's decision to amend the KTPP Act to provide 4 per cent reservation in tenders for minority contractors, stating that Babasaheb Ambedkar was always against religious-based reservation and Congress will pay for the "cheap trick" it has pulled to garner 'Muslim votes'.
Delimitation row: Progressive states face a choice -- submit or resist, we choose resistance, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting that “Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and every progressive state, today in this room faces a stark choice: submit to domination or rise in resistance.
Are suspended MLAs terrorists, asks K'taka BJP; announces state-wide protest on Muslim appeasement
Bengaluru, March 22: Objecting to the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs for protesting in the House over the attempt to honey trap the Congress Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna, the Karnataka BJP has urged the Speaker U.T.
Anti-delimitation JAC meet to mask corruption, administrative failures: K'taka BJP
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka BJP on Saturday slammed the anti-delimitation Joint Action Committee Meeting (JAC) meeting in Chennai, saying that it was nothing but a desperate attempt by "opportunists to mask their corruption and administrative failures".
Delimitation row: We will see to it that none of our seats get reduced, says K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said on Saturday that all states opposing the delimitation proposal by the Union government will work together to ensure that no state's parliamentary seats are reduced.
Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar performs cauvery aarti in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with several other ministers, participated in the Cauvery Aarti in Bengaluru on Friday, offering prayers to the sacred river.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
Karnataka passes Bill to double salaries of ministers and MLAs
Bengaluru, March 21: The state Assembly on Friday passed the 'Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bil, 2025, which proposes significant salary hikes and allowances for MLAs, MLCs, ministers and Assembly staffers.
K'taka: Amid chaos, Cong-led govt passes Muslim quota bill in Assembly
Bengaluru, March 21: Amid chaos, the Karnataka Transparency in Public Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been passed in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.
Suspension is 100% justified: Karnataka Minister MB Patil after 18 BJP MLAs suspended
Bengaluru March 21: Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Friday reacted to the suspension of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs from the state Assembly, calling the suspension 100 per cent justified.
Attack on RTC bus drivers in Maha: Pro-Kannada organisations to observe bandh tomorrow
Bengaluru, March 21: The pro-Kannada organisations have announced that they will observe the bandh on Saturday in protest against the attack on Karnataka State Regional Transport Corporation bus drivers in Maharashtra who could not speak Marathi.
Honey trap row echoes in K'taka Assembly for second consecutive day
Bengaluru, March 21: The honey trap row rocked the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the BJP claiming that the issue was nothing other than a power struggle.
Honey trap row: No question of protecting anyone, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, March 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that there is no question of protecting anyone in connection with the honey trap row.
No question of protecting anyone, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends govt on Honey Trap row
Bengaluru, March 21: Chaos prevailed in the Karnataka Assembly on Friday after the revelation of Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna alleging a honey trap attempt was made on him.
For last 6 months...: Karnataka Minister Rajanna's son on 'honey trap' attempt
Bengaluru, March 20: Rajendra Rajanna, Congress MLC and son of Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna, on Thursday responded to allegations of a honey trap attempt, revealing that both he and his father have been targeted for the past six months.
Karnataka minister alleges honey-trap attempt by rivals; Home Minister orders high-level probe
Bengaluru, March 20: In a major development, Karnataka Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna claimed on Thursday, on the floor of the House, that an attempt to honey-trap him was made by political rivals and that the matter needs to be investigated.
Karnataka Home Minister orders high-level probe into 'honey trap' attempt on state minister
Bengaluru, March 20: The Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara, has ordered a high-level investigation into an alleged honey trap attempt on a state minister.
Karnataka approves 100% salary hike for CM, Ministers, and MLAs
Bengaluru, March 20: The Karnataka government has approved a 100% salary hike for the Chief Minister, Ministers, and MLAs, sparking a heated debate. The approval was granted for two amendment bills.
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi reveals failed honey trap attempt, demands investigation
Bengaluru, March 20: Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Thursday confirmed an alleged honey trap attempt involving a state minister, stating that while an attempt was made, it was unsuccessful.
BJP protests against Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, calls it unconstitutional
Bengaluru, March 20: The BJP delegation on Wednesday met the governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot and submitted a memorandum related to the Greater Bengaluru Authority Act, stating that the new law is unconstitutional and will weaken local governance in Bengaluru, as per an official statement.
BJP slams Cong, says 'rioters'-friendly govt existing in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 19: The Karnataka BJP unit on Wednesday targeted the Congress-led government for creating a helpless situation for the police officers in the state.
We condemn Tughlak Durbar attitude of Congress: BJP to oppose Karnataka's 4% minority quota
Bengaluru, March 19: BJP State President BY Vijayendra has voiced strong opposition to the Karnataka government's approval of a 4% minority quota in government contracts.
Will fight legal battle against Karnataka government conspiracy: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, March 18: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday denied allegations of land encroachment, stating he legally purchased the land 40 years ago. Before leaving for New Delhi, he said he had not received any notice and accused the Congress government of targeting him.
K'taka govt introduces Muslim quota Bill in Assembly, says it will address unemployment
Bengaluru, March 18: Amid the opposition, the ruling Congress on Tuesday tabled the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Amendment (KTPP) Bill, which aims to provide a four per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
Karnataka BJP slams Congress govt over Israeli tourist's gang rape at Hampi
Bengaluru, March 18: The Karnataka BJP has strongly criticised the Congress-led government, alleging that the prevailing lawlessness in the state has led to incidents such as the gang rape of an Israeli tourist at the globally renowned tourist destination, Hampi.
Muslim quota: Cong will have to pay heavy price for this, says K'taka ex-CM Bommai
Bengaluru, March 18: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress of violating the fundamental principles of the Constitution by granting reservation to minorities in government tenders, thereby creating unrest in society and strengthening its vote bank.
Cong Dalit worker files police complaint against K'taka CM's close aide, raises questions on women's safety (Ld)
Bengaluru, March 18: Nandini Nagaraj, a Congress Dalit female worker, who has lodged a police complaint against H.M. Revanna, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging assault and threat to her life on Tuesday, questioned the Congress government on the safety of women in the state.
K'taka govt's 4 pc Muslim quota a threat to national unity, will challenge it in court: BJP
Bengaluru, March 17: Coming down heavily on the Congress-led Karnataka government over its decision to provide 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in tenders, the BJP has stated that this move has the potential to balkanise India. The party has also declared that it would challenge the move in the court.
Karnataka Assembly session to be stormy over Muslim quota issue
Bengaluru, March 16: The Congress government's decision to provide a four per cent quota to the Muslim community in tenders is likely to create a furore during the ongoing budget session in both Houses of the state legislature.
Amid backlash, Karnataka govt defends 4 pc Muslim quota in tenders
Bengaluru, March 16: Under attack by the BJP for providing a 4 per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, the ruling Congress in Karnataka confirmed that it is all set to provide the reservation for Muslims.
BJP slams Karnataka govt's decision to provide 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru, March 16: As the ruling Congress in Karnataka remains committed to providing 4 per cent reservation in government tenders to Muslims in the state, the BJP has come down heavily on the decision by the government.
BJP slams Karnataka govt's 4% minority quota, calls it 'appeasement politics'
Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka government has approved a four per cent reservation for minorities in government contracts, a decision that has sparked reactions among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. Reacting to the move, party leader Mahesh Tenginkai accused the Congress-led government of engaging in "appeasement politics."
Union Minister slams K'taka govt over 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru, March 15: Launching a scathing attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday that "this step reeks of populism".
K'taka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders; govt prepares to present Bill
Bengaluru, March 15: The Karnataka government has decided to provide a 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, along with oppressed and backward classes. Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the state legislature during the ongoing Budget Session.
INDIA alliance united, will attend meeting on delimitation: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that he will attend the meeting on delimitation, called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on March 22 and reiterated that the INDIA alliance remains united on the issue.
40 pc vs 60 pc commission: Justice Nagamohan Das report 'political' in nature, says Karnataka BJP
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, criticised the report submitted by Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das on the 40 per cent commission allegation against the previous BJP government, calling it political in nature.
Talks underway, INDIA alliance is always united: DK Shivakumar ahead of meeting on delimitation in Tamil Nadu
Bengaluru, March 13: Ahead of attending the meeting related to delimitation, which the DMK government under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin has called on March 22 in Chennai, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said that talks are currently in the discussion stage and INDIA alliance is always united.
40 pc vs 60 pc: Commission war between Congress and BJP begins in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 13: The war over commission allegations has intensified in Karnataka following the submission of a report by the Justice H.N. Nagmohan Das Commission over the alleged 40 per cent commission charged by the previous BJP government in the state.
Siddarmaiah reiterates commitment to protecting federal principles, the rights of states
Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that he has received Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter regarding state autonomy and constituency delimitation.
K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar to attend meeting on March 22 in Chennai to oppose delimitation
Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, will attend the meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.