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Bengaluru: Reiterating his stance, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was directly involved in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. “The Chief Minister’s close relative had applied for the de-notification of 15 sites,” he said, further claiming, “The signature in that application was forged.” Taking a dig at the CM’s projected image, Kumaraswamy remarked: “This accused who goes around calling himself truthful, a modern-day Satya Harishchandra, and chanting ‘Satyameva Jayate’, is clearly referenced in the Lokayukta report. Those interested can read this grand scripture and know the truth.” Also Read MUDA Commissioner lodges police complaint over death threats, defamation He continued: “At that time, Siddaramaiah was the Deputy Chief Minister. B.N. Bache Gowda was the Urban Development Minister. Siddaramaiah’s relative submitted an application to Bache Gowda seeking de-notification of 15 sites. That very relative is alleged t...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced that it will stage a peaceful protest at all district headquarters across the state on April 8, opposing the Congress-led government’s move to provide a 4 per cent quota for Muslims in government tenders. Speaking to the media, Deepak Rajgopal, VHP President, Karnataka, stated, “On April 8, we will peacefully protest at all district headquarters and submit memorandums to district authorities.” “We are aware of the new policy introduced by the current government in Karnataka, which provides 4 per cent exclusivity in all government contracts up to Rs 2 crore and in services up to Rs 1 crore to a specific community. This move is being widely opposed by Hindus who are engaged in these businesses. Also Read ‘Ghori’, ‘Ghazni’ ruling Karnataka: Kumaraswamy’s dig at govt “The idea behind this policy is to uplift a backward community, but offering exclusivity to just one community is not healthy for society as ...

Bengaluru: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, on Saturday, April 5, slammed the Karnataka government, alleging that people like invaders Muhammad Ghori, Muhammad Ghazni, and Malik Kafur are effectively ruling over the state. “Our state is on the verge of destruction. The illegalities, loot, and robbery by this government have brought the state to this point. Muhammad Ghazni, Muhammad Ghori, and Malik Kafur are governing the state. They are sitting on the third floor of the Vidhana Soudha,” he alleged, without directly naming chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, while addressing a press conference in Bengaluru. “I challenge this government. Forty years ago, I bought 46 acres of land. I have honestly cultivated it like a farmer. In four decades, such hateful politics and misuse of officers have never occurred,” he claimed. On March 18, the Karnataka government said that Kumaraswamy is involved in the encroachment of governm...

Kalaburagi: Five people, including a 13-year-old girl, died and several others were injured after a mini bus they were travelling in allegedly rammed into a parked truck near Nelogi Cross in Jewargi taluk of this district in the wee hours of Saturday, police said. The passengers, all residents of Bagalkote, were en route a dargah in the Kalaburagi district when the accident occurred at around 3.30 AM, they said. According to the police, the truck whose tyre got punctured was parked on the left side of the road. The driver was busy changing the tyre when the mini bus carrying passengers to dargah hit the truck from behind. Also Read No differences with Shivakumar: Karnataka home minister The impact of the accident was such that five people died on the spot while several other passengers were injured, A Srinivasulu, Superintendent of Police of Kalaburagi, said. Those injured have been shifted to a hospital where they are undergoing treatment, he said. The driver of the mini b...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara maintained on Thursday that there was no difference of opinion between him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Thursday, HM Parameshwara touched on the issue of leadership change in the state unit of the Congress and stated, “Some leaders believe the State Congress President should change, while others think Shivakumar should continue. When I was the State President, a similar situation existed. The high command consulted party leaders and allowed me to continue for a second term.” Responding to a question about whether differences between him and Shivakumar were growing, he said, “There is no difference of opinion between me and State President and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. I can meet him at his residence, and there is no problem between us. We are very good friends.” Also Read Karnataka Govt has nothing to do with gold smuggling case: Shivakumar Regarding internal conflicts wi...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP launched an overnight protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday against the series of price hikes and the Congress government’s decision to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government tenders. The BJP leaders garlanded the statue of B.R. Ambedkar and began the agitation. The protest witnessed the participation of several senior BJP leaders, including former Chief Minister and BJP Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, former Dy CM Ashwath Narayan, senior leaders C.T. Ravi and B. Sriramulu, BJP Legislative Council Chief Whip N. Ravikumar, former ministers, MLAs, MLCs, defeated candidates, district BJP presidents, and key office bearers. Also Read Karnataka HC orders bike taxi aggregators to halt operations in state within 6 weeks The BJP leaders displayed milk cans with slogans against the Congress-led government. The party also released the char...