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    Karnataka Government Allocates Civic Sites to Congress

    Bengaluru, February 18 The opposition BJP in Karnataka strongly criticised the Congress government on Wednesday for allotting several civic amenity sites across the state for the construction of party offices.The BJP alleged that the land had been allotted to the Congress at a 'throwaway'...
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    Giriraj Singh Claims Understanding RSS Requires 'Many Lifetimes'

    Begusarai, February 17 – Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for accusing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of money laundering, saying it would take him many lifetimes to understand the organization.Speaking to reporters, Giriraj Singh said...
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    Karnataka HC Dismisses BJP's Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi

    Bengaluru, February 17 The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed the defamation case filed by the BJP against top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.The case was filed in 2023, when the BJP was in power in Karnataka, following the publication of a "corruption rate card" by the then opposition...
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    Mahadevappa's High Court Reference Intensifies Karnataka Leadership Battle

    Bengaluru, February 17 The simmering leadership dispute in Karnataka took a sharp turn on Tuesday after Minister H C Mahadevappa made remarks invoking a High Court observation on stray dogs, drawing reactions from senior Congress leaders and the Opposition.Amid ongoing speculation over a...
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    Karnataka Congress Leadership Dispute: Key Developments

    Bengaluru, February 17 – The crisis in the Karnataka Congress over the leadership dispute deepened after Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar stated that a decision has already been made and that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will convey it at an appropriate time.These remarks on Tuesday are likely...
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    Kharge Defends MLAs' Private Trip, Questions Permission Requirements

    Bengaluru, February 17 – Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Information Technology, and Biotechnology, Priyank Kharge, son of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, attempted to downplay the controversy surrounding the recent foreign trip of some Congress legislators...
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    Kharge Accuses RSS of 'Money Laundering'; BJP Responds

    New Delhi, February 16 – A sharp political confrontation erupted on Monday after the BJP strongly criticised Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), asserting that the "nationalist organization" does not require any "certification" from...
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    Karnataka Politics: BJP Questions Congress Relevance Amidst Controversy

    Bengaluru, February 16 – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Karnataka unit president B.Y. Vijayendra launched a scathing attack on state Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday over his controversial remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and questioned the relevance of the Congress.In a...
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    Karnataka Minister, BJP Trade Accusations Over RSS

    Bengaluru, February 16 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and BJP leaders engaged in a heated exchange on Monday over Kharge's remarks against the RSS, with both sides trading accusations regarding ideology and development issues.The BJP leaders were reacting to Kharge's comments made in...
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    Bengaluru BJP MLA's Custody Extended in Ongoing Investigation

    Bengaluru, February 15 BJP MLA B A Basavaraj, also known as Byrathi Basavaraj, was remanded in CID custody for seven days on Sunday in connection with a murder case.The K R Puram MLA was produced before a magistrate at the judge's residence here and was remanded for seven days' CID custody for...
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    Karnataka Elections: Shivakumar Highlights Key Government Initiatives

    Bengaluru, February 14 Marking 1,000 days of the Congress-led government in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday expressed confidence that the party would win 141 seats in the next Assembly elections.Speaking at the “Successful 1,000 Days of...
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    Alliance Clarity: Kumaraswamy Addresses CM Discussions

    Bengaluru, February 14 Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday dismissed confusion in the BJP-JD(S) alliance, asserting that there was clarity within them and that discussions on the chief minister post were premature.Addressing reporters at the party's state office, JP Bhavan, after...
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    Bengaluru Elections: Kumaraswamy Prioritizes Alliance Strength

    Bengaluru, February 14 – Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday dismissed speculation about leadership issues within the JD(S)-BJP alliance, saying it is not the time to discuss who should become Chief Minister of Karnataka.Referring to discussions about...
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    Karnataka Politics: BJP Raises Concerns Over Government Promises

    Bengaluru, February 14 – Referring to the Congress-led government completing 1,000 days in office and organizing a mega celebration in Haveri, BJP State President and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra cited a proverb: "telling a hundred lies to solemnize a marriage".He alleged that while celebrating 1,000...
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    Shivakumar Remains Optimistic Amid Congress Leadership Speculation

    Bengaluru, February 13 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who returned from New Delhi after meeting the Congress high command amidst the leadership struggle in the state, said on Friday that he lives with "hope and confidence," and that there will always be rewards for the efforts...
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    Internal Tensions Rise as Minister Demands End to Leadership Talk

    Bengaluru, February 13 Expressing displeasure over the persistent speculation regarding the leadership issue in the state, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday issued a warning to party colleagues, saying "it must stop immediately".He emphasised that the ruling party's energy...
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    Congress Leaders Address Power-Sharing and Internal Concerns

    Bengaluru, February 11 Congress leader D K Suresh expressed hope that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would honor the alleged power-sharing agreement with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. "Even today, I hope that, though delayed, he (CM) will keep his word," Suresh told reporters in response to a...
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    Power Struggle Within Congress as CM Sidesteps Leadership Questions

    Bengaluru, February 11 Expressing displeasure about repeated media queries on the issue of leadership change in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted on Wednesday that he and his deputy D K Shivakumar should abide by the Congress high command's decision on the matter.The CM...
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    Power Struggle Within Congress as Budget Prep Continues

    Bengaluru, February 10 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Tuesday that whatever decision the Congress high command makes regarding the change of Chief Minister is final, and he will abide by the leadership's instructions.He also clarified that he will not go to Delhi to discuss...
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    Karnataka Deputy CM to Meet Union Minister, Congress Leaders

    Bengaluru, February 10 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will travel to New Delhi to meet party leaders on Tuesday."I will be meeting the party leaders who have invited me to Delhi. During the visit, I will also meet Union Water Resources Minister C R Patil and legal counsel," he...
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