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    Internal Discussions Surround Shivakumar's Leadership Ambition

    Bengaluru, February 28 Former Congress MP DK Suresh said on Saturday that his brother, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, could become Chief Minister "if it is his destiny."Speaking to reporters here, he said he has no information about a section of MLAs reportedly holding meetings...
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    Karnataka BJP Leader Yediyurappa Plans Statewide Campaign

    Shivamogga, February 27 – Karnataka's former Chief Minister and Central Parliamentary Committee Member, B. S. Yediyurappa, stated that his sole objective in the coming days is to travel throughout Karnataka and bring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) back to power in the state.He was speaking...
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    Yediyurappa Celebrated in Shikaripura: A Legacy of Struggle and Service

    Shivamogga (Karnataka), February 27 – Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Friday described former Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa, as an indefatigable leader who led continuous struggles and protests for the state, even during the days...
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    Internal Party Dynamics Amidst Karnataka Congress Leadership Speculation

    Bengaluru, February 27 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar appealed to party legislators on Friday not to travel to Delhi on his behalf, asserting that there was no question of any display of strength amid ongoing speculation over a leadership tussle in...
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    From Chief Minister to New Party: Tracking Notable Political Transitions

    New Delhi, Feb 27 They enjoyed their tenure as chief ministers, then switched parties, and only one of them managed to regain the position. Former three-time chief minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam, joined this list on Friday.While Arunachal Pradesh's chief minister, Pema Khandu, was...
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    Shivakumar Loyalists Plot Leadership Change in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, February 27 The ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka intensified as supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar gathered at a hotel to discuss strategies to elevate their leader to the top position in the state.Magadi MLA H C Balakrishna organized...
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    BS Yediyurappa Celebrates 84th Birthday with Congratulatory Messages

    Bengaluru, February 27 – BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member B. S. Yediyurappa celebrated his 84th birthday on Friday. Leaders from various parties, supporters, and admirers extended greetings and participated in events organized in his honor.Former Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa...
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    Karnataka Congress: MLAs Seek Resolution to Leadership Row

    Bengaluru, February 27 The ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka intensified as supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar gathered at a hotel to discuss strategies to ensure their leader's elevation to the top position in the state.Magadi MLA H C Balakrishna...
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    Shivakumar Loyalists Lobby for Leadership Change in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, February 27 The ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka intensified as supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar gathered at a hotel to discuss strategies to ensure their leader's elevation to the top position in the state.Magadi MLA H C Balakrishna...
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    Vacant Teacher & Health Posts Fuel BJP's Protest Threat in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, February 25 – BJP's Karnataka unit President B. Y. Vijayendra warned on Wednesday that if the Siddaramaiah government does not immediately initiate the teacher recruitment process, the party will soon launch a protest.Addressing a conference in Bengaluru, Vijayendra alleged that the...
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    Congress Prioritizes First-Time MLAs in Karnataka Cabinet

    Bengaluru, February 25 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has expressed his support for the induction of "new blood" into the cabinet, stating that the old guard cannot continue indefinitely, and that "fresh thinking" is vital for the party's future.Speaking to reporters here on...
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    Shivakumar Advocates for Generational Change in Karnataka Cabinet

    Bengaluru, February 24 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar strongly supported the induction of "new blood" into the cabinet on Tuesday, asserting that the old guard cannot continue indefinitely and that fresh thinking is essential for the party's future.Speaking to reporters here...
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    Karnataka Dalit Land Ownership: BJP Highlights Differences in Government Performance

    Bengaluru, February 24 – P. Rajeev, the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka and the State Coordinator of its training campaign, alleged on Tuesday that the Congress has exploited Dalits for political purposes across the country.He stated that the demand for a...
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    BJP Accepts Beef Industry Donations Amidst Controversy

    Bengaluru, February 24 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the BJP on Tuesday, alleging that India's top beef exporter has made its highest-ever donation to the party.In a post on 'X', he claimed that the record-breaking contribution included ₹30 crore in 2024-25, in addition to...
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    Inside Karnataka Congress: Shivakumar’s Remarks on CM, Cabinet Expansion

    Bengaluru, February 24 – Responding to questions about controversial statements made by ministers and MLAs on leadership, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that it is the Chief Minister’s responsibility to control ministers and...
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    Karnataka Politics: BJP's Efforts to End MGNREGA

    Bengaluru, February 23 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday that the BJP is nearing its end.Speaking at the "Save the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MGNREGA)" convention in Chikkaballapura, he said, "Like a lamp that burns brightly...
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    Karnataka Power Struggle Disrupts Governance, Says Joshi

    Bengaluru, February 23 – Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, criticized the Congress party on Monday, saying that the party has no genuine concern about appointing a Dalit Chief Minister.He alleged that the "Dalit CM" narrative is merely a new...
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    Legislators Push for First-Time MLA Representation in Karnataka Cabinet

    Bengaluru, February 23 A group of first-time Congress MLAs in Karnataka has written to senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking representation in the state Cabinet during the proposed reshuffle.In a joint representation addressed to the...
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    Karnataka Minister Accuses Opposition of Diversion Tactics

    Bengaluru, February 23 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara accused the opposition on Monday of "unnecessarily" fueling the debate over a Dalit Chief Minister to divert attention from governance.He asserted that only the Congress has the commitment to elevate a Dalit leader to the top...
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    Siddaramaiah and Kumaraswamy Trade Accusations Over Caste Politics

    Bengaluru, February 22 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy engaged in a heated exchange of accusations on Sunday, focusing on caste politics, family dominance, and social justice.The exchange escalated after Siddaramaiah dismissed Kumaraswamy's allegation...
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