A significant political development unfolded in Karnataka after senior minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted his resignation from the state cabinet, reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over the allocation of portfolios within the government. The move has sparked discussions across political circles and raised questions about internal coordination and power-sharing arrangements within the ruling administration. The resignation comes...
Bengaluru witnessed a major political transition as senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar officially assumed office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The swearing-in ceremony, held in the state capital, marked the beginning of a new phase in Karnataka’s governance and brought an end to Siddaramaiah’s tenure at the helm of the state government. The leadership...
Veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah has ruled out any move to national politics after resigning as Karnataka Chief Minister, making it clear that he intends to remain actively involved in state politics and continue serving as a legislator in Karnataka. The senior Congress leader confirmed that he had declined an offer to move to the Rajya...
Senior Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has once again become the center of intense political discussion as speculation grows over a possible leadership transition in Karnataka. Widely regarded as one of the Congress party’s most influential strategists and organizational leaders, Shivakumar is increasingly being viewed as a strong contender for the...
In a dramatic political development that could significantly reshape Karnataka’s power structure, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has tendered his resignation, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding a leadership transition within the ruling Congress government. The resignation marks one of the most significant political moments in Karnataka since the Congress party returned to power in...
A major political development appears to be unfolding in Karnataka as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly expected to step down from office, triggering widespread speculation over a possible leadership change within the ruling Congress government. Senior party leaders and political observers are closely watching developments in Bengaluru, where discussions around succession and power-sharing within the...
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and raised concerns regarding the contentious Mekedatu balancing reservoir project proposed by Karnataka on the Cauvery River. The meeting, which has drawn significant political attention in both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, highlighted the continuing tensions surrounding inter-state water sharing...
The ruling Congress party in Karnataka is once again witnessing signs of internal strain as tensions between supporters of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar continue to dominate the political landscape. Fresh disagreements over cabinet reshuffles, Rajya Sabha representation, and growing political influence within the state unit have reignited speculation about an...
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s fortnight-long socio-economic caste survey has triggered a major divide within the powerful Lingayat community over whether to register themselves as Hindus or as a separate religious category. Religious leaders and political representatives are sharply split. The Federation of Lingayat Mutt Seers and the Global Lingayat Mahasabha have called for registering...
Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet has approved the withdrawal of 60 criminal cases across various police stations in the state, including those linked to the 2019 Chittapur stone-pelting incident and cases against supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The decision was confirmed on Thursday after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Law...