Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (S) launch frontal attack on Cong govt as insider's claim triggers political storm
Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah offered the Karnataka model as an alternative to the BJP's divisive model, saying it can be presented to the people as a viable option.
On the speculation surrounding Satish Jarkiholi’s name for the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president post, Shivaganga said while anyone can be appointed, the position is not vacant at the moment.
Karnataka was amongst the first states to frame specific laws for street vendors and their welfare, way back in 2017 when S Siddaramaiah became the state's chief minister for the first time.
Speculation is rife in Bengaluru that there could be some changes in the party's organisational structure as the Congress government in Karnataka nears completing its halfway mark, if conversations in the party are any indication.
Flexing its muscles against the proposed delimitation exercise, the ruling DMK is convening the first meeting of the Joint-Action Committee (JAC) on March 22 (Saturday) in Chennai with three non-BJP Chief Ministers and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister as well as leaders of political parties confirming their participation.
Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddarmaiah has deputed his deputy, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, to represent the state and party at the delimitation meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK supremo MK Stalin.
Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his 16th state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly, refurbishing Brand Bengaluru is one of the key focus areas.
Even as the three-language formula has heated up Tamil Nadu police and reached the Supreme Court, the Kannada Development Authority on Thursday petitioned Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah to adopt the two-language policy in the state.
The Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (S) leaders have strongly criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for proposing a significant pay hike for legislators and spending large sums on luxury amenities in the assembly premises, including recliners and massagers.
