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K'taka Cong accommodates 6 Lingayat, 4 Vokkaligas, Shettar, Savadi miss out

The party has accommodated Madhu Bangarappa from Shivamogga in the view of making the roots of the party strong in the home turf of former CM BS Yediyurappa

K'taka cabinet expansion: 24 legislators to be sworn in as ministers on Sat

A week after assuming power in Karnataka, the Congress on Friday released the list of 24 legislators who will be sworn-in as ministers to fill up all the vacant ministerial positions. The cabinet expansion will take place on Saturday noon with their swearing-in ceremony, according to Congress leaders. The Karnataka government can have 34 ministers. While 10 of them including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar were sworn-in on March 20, the rest will be inducted on Saturday. Senior MLA H K Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Cheluvarayaswamy, K Venkatesh, Dr H C Mahadevappa, Congress working president Eshwar Khandre and former Congress president Dinesh Gundu Rao are among those who will take the oath on Saturday. Others who will make it to the Karnataka cabinet are Kyathasandra N Rajanna,Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Shivanand Patil, Ramappa Balappa Timmapur, S S Mallikarjun, Shivaraj Sangappa Tangadagi, Dr Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Mankal Vaidya, Laxmi Hebbalkar,

Of politics and wheels: Reinventing rotation

A rotating chief ministership as a way to appease factions can work only if there is a credible guarantor

Basavaraj Bommai dares Congress govt to ban RSS, Bajrang Dal in Karnataka

Senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Friday challenged the Congress government in Karnataka to impose a ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bajrang Dal. Alleging that the Congress was pursuing 'politics of vengeance', he said those who ever tried to ban RSS were sent home packing. Bommai was reacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's purported statement that the government will not hesitate to ban RSS and Bajrang Dal if they disturb peace in the state. Keeping aside all its promises, the Congress has started pursuing the politics of vengeance. It appears that politics of vengeance is more on the agenda than the development of the state, the former CM told reporters here. They are talking about banning RSS and Bajrang Dal. Whom are they telling this? Please try it. I am challenging them. They don't have powers to ban any organisation. It's the prerogative of the Centre, which does it after seeking the opinion of all the states, Bommai pointed out. On the one hand, the Cong

Ex-CM Kumaraswamy calls Cong 'hypocrite' for boycotting Parliament opening

JD(S) leader and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday slammed the "hypocrite Congress" for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The Congress and some other political parties have decided to shun the inauguration of the building on May 28 saying that it should have been done by President Droupadi Murmu and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A day after former prime minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda announced his decision to attend the inauguration, his son and the JD(S) second-in-command Kumaraswamy said the call given by Congress showed its double standard to advance its "trivial politics" to turn votes in its favour by "pleasing certain communities". The JD(S) leader, however, clarified that the stand taken should not be perceived as his party's soft corner for the BJP. Addressing reporters here, Kumaraswamy said the JD(S) had a detailed discussion on the topic and finally it was agreed upon that it will attend the inauguration on

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital

After Nandini row in Karnataka, now it's Amul vs Aavin in Tamil Nadu

Stalin writes to Amit Shah against Amul procuring milk from Aavin's milkshed area

No discussion so far for banning groups like Bajrang Dal: K'taka Minister

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said no discussions have taken place till now regarding banning organisations like Bajrang Dal, after the Congress government came to power in the State, and any views expressed in this regard may be personal in response to media queries. He was responding to a question on a reported statement by his cabinet colleague Priyank Kharge that the government will ban RSS and Bajrang Dal, if the peace is disturbed by them. "We have had no discussions regarding this, in the manifesto we had said regarding Bajrang Dal and PFI -- that in case they disturb peace, we will take action against them, even going to the extent of banning them if the need arises. Other than that the issue has not been discussed," Parameshwara said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "Several people might have shared their personal opinion when the media asked them, but all this has to be discussed. When the situation comes, the government will discuss and ...

Changing laws is arrogance: Bommai calls Congress govt 'reverse gear govt'

Calling the new Siddaramaiah-led Congress administration in the state a "reverse gear government", former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said statements about changing previous BJP government's legislations "arbitrarily" after coming to power is talks of "arrogance". He was reacting to Minister Priyank Kharge's statement that the orders and legislations enforced under the previous BJP regime like school textbook revision and anti-conversion and anti-cow slaughter laws, which are against the state's interest, would be revised or withdrawn by the new Congress government, after reviewing them. "New government has come, it is known that they will do appeasement politics, they have power, let's see what they will do. But if any injustice happens to people, we will fight both legally and politically," Bommai said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "Statements about changing everything arbitrarily after coming to power are talks of arrogance. We had said this is a reverse .

HD Kumaraswamy's son resigns from JD(S) post defeat in Karnataka polls

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of HD Kumaraswamy announced his resignation from the post of the JD (Secular) youth wing following his defeat in the recently concluded Karnataka Assembly polls

Congress to re-investigate Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scam

The ruling Congress in Karnataka will re-investigate the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) recruitment scam in the state

Ex-Karnataka Minister booked over his 'finish off Siddaramaiah' remark

Subsequently, Ashwath Narayan in a series of tweets said that he his remarks were casual allusions and not malicious

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi, likely to discuss cabinet expansion

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar arrived here on Wednesday, and are likely to meet the top Congress leadership to discuss cabinet expansion in the state. Shivakumar landed in the national capital in the evenning, while Siddaramaiah arrived later. After landing here, Shivakumar told reporters that it was a "normal routine visit" and that he will meet senior party leaders to discuss issues concerning the state. "We have to finish our cabinet (expansion) as early as possible. That is in process. My chief minister is also coming," he said. He said they will meet the top leadership including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Rejecting rumours of a rift within the party, Shivakumar said, "As the party president (Karnataka), I am telling you that nothing is there, no internal issues are there.' On being asked about supporters of Congress MLA D Sudhakar staging a protest outside Siddaramaiah's house, Shivakumar said, "(It's) quite natural. All of t

K'taka ministers to get portfolios soon, says Sidda; Bommai questions delay

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said Ministers in his cabinet will soon be allocated portfolios, after the opposition BJP raised the issue in the state assembly. The CM gave the assurance in the House, in response to a question raised by former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of BJP, over the delay in allocation of portfolios to the Ministers. Siddaramaiah and state Congress President D K Shivakumar were sworn in as Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively along with eight legislators as Ministers on May 20. Portfolios have not been allocated to the Ministers since then. As soon as the CM introduced the Ministers of his cabinet in the Assembly, Bommai intervened and said, "Happy that the Chief Minister has introduced Ministers to the House, they have all worked as Ministers in the past. Congratulations to the Chief Minister and all the Ministers, but it would have been appropriate if the Chief Minister had introduced Ministers after allocating ...

Will ban Bajrang Dal, RSS if peace is disturbed: K'taka min Priyank Kharge

Priyank Kharge reiterated that his govt would ban outfits like Bajrang Dal and RSS if peace of the state is disturbed and if BJP leadership find it unacceptable, they can go to Pakistan

Will not allow anyone to take law into their hands, says DK Shivakumar

In a dig at Bommai's statements supporting saffronisation of police force Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar asserted that his govt will not allow anyone to take law into their hands

61-day annual marine fishing ban along coastal belt to begin from June 1

The 61-day annual marine fishing ban will come into effect along the coastal region from June 1 till July 31. With this, mechanised boats and traditional boats fitted with inboard or outboard engines of 10 HP and above are banned from carrying out fishing activities during the period. Fishermen, however, have been permitted to engage in coastal fishing activities using motorised engines with a capacity of up to 10 HP as well as country boats, an official release here said. The order said fishermen who violate the rule will face penalty under the Karnataka Marine Fisheries Act, 1986 and will also be disqualified from getting diesel subsidy for one year. The objective of the ban on deep-sea fishing is to regulate fishing practices and preserve marine resources during the monsoon which is the breeding period of important fish species. All fishermen are urged to comply with the order, the release said.

K'taka CM, Dy CM to visit Delhi to discuss cabinet expansion with Congress

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will leave for New Delhi on Wednesday evening, where they are expected to meet the Congress high command and discuss cabinet expansion, and allocation of portfolios to existing Ministers. As per the Chief Minister's official schedule, Siddaramaiah will be leaving for Delhi by a special flight at 6:30 pm, and will halt in the national capital tonight. According to Shivakumar's office, the Deputy CM will accompany Siddaramaiah. Details of the Delhi visit has not been shared with media, but party sources said they are expected to meet Congress leadership to discuss allocation of portfolios to Ministers and cabinet expansion. Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were sworn in as Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively along with eight legislators as Ministers on May 20. Portfolios have not been allocated to the Ministers since then. According to Congress sources, the party high command approved the fir

No more drugs, rowdyism will be tolerated in Karnataka, says DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar instructed the police officials to maintain law and order in the state asserting to form a corruption-free government for the people."No more drugs and any kind of rowdyism will be tolerated in the state, the police department will be responsible for all this. We should give the corruption-free government to the people of the state," said Shivakumar on Tuesday.He further said that all the unauthorised clubs in the state will be closed, adding that the people are looking for a change."I have given warning to the police department, not to wear saffron on the uniform," said DK Shivakumar.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed the police officials to give priority to solving traffic problems in Bengaluru city and controlling cyber crimes."People have elected a new government with the expectation of change. Officials should work to respond to their problems," CM Siddaramaiah said.The Chief Minister said that he will hold a separate ...

K'taka CM orders 'ruthless action' against provocative social media posts

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday gave clear-cut instructions to the state police to initiate "ruthless action" against provocative posts on social media in the state