Congress launches early push for civic polls in Bengaluru; BJP, JDS up the ante against the ruling party

Congress launches early push for civic polls in Bengaluru; BJP, JDS up the ante against the ruling party

In an indication that the State government will soon hold civic polls in Bengaluru, the ruling Congress has formed a committee of all Congress MLAs, MLCs, and defeated candidates in Assembly and Parliamentary polls in the city to prepare the party for civic polls. This comes days after the party put a Minister in charge … Read more

FIR against HDK, son and JD(S) leader for threatening IPS officer of Karnataka

FIR against HDK, son and JD(S) leader for threatening IPS officer of Karnataka

The FIR has the names of H. D. Kumaraswamy and his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K The Sanjay Nagar police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy and JD(S) leader Suresh Babu for allegedly threatening a senior IPS officer. Based on the … Read more

Case against HDK: JD(S) calls complainant a ‘fraudster’; demands an SIT to probe

Case against HDK: JD(S) calls complainant a ‘fraudster’; demands an SIT to probe

The Janata Dal (Secular) on Friday described the complainant against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in the alleged extortion case as a “fraudster” and demanded a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) against him. JD(S) leaders, led by former MLC H.M. Ramesh Gowda, also staged a protest outside the Police Commissioner’s office and Amruthahalli police … Read more

JD(S) leaders request Hassan SP to stop circulation of obscene videos

JD(S) leaders request Hassan SP to stop circulation of obscene videos

JD(S) leaders met Hassan Superintendent of Police Mohammed Sujeetha on May 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: Prakash Hassan Leaders of Janata Dal (Secular) in Hassan met Superintendent of Police Mohammed Sujeetha with an appeal to take measures to stop the circulation of obscene videos in the district. District JD(S) president K.S. Lingesh, Shravanabelagola MLA C.N. … Read more

I’m in Mandya poll fray to stop Congress from finishing JD(S), says Kumaraswamy

I’m in Mandya poll fray to stop Congress from finishing JD(S), says Kumaraswamy

Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday, April 22, said it was a conscious decision to contest from Mandya to save the party from getting obliterated by the Congress. “The question before me was the survival of JD(S) that was founded by former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. It is the party of farmers. The … Read more

It’s proven now that JD(S) is B team of BJP: Siddaramaiah

It’s proven now that JD(S) is B team of BJP: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed press persons at Hubballi Airport on September 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: Kiran Bakale Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on September 9 said that his previous statement that JD(S) is ‘B’ team of BJP has now been proved with the announcement of JD(S) alliance with BJP for the Loksabha election. Speaking to … Read more

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Karnataka Results 2023 | What it means for Congress, BJP and JD(S)

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Karnataka Results 2023 | What it means for Congress, BJP and JD(S)

Karnataka Results 2023 | What it means for Congress, BJP and JD(S) The Congress has returned to power in Karnataka with an emphatic victory. Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader Siddaramaiah took the oath of office as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with Karnataka Pradesh Congress Comittee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar, who was sworn … Read more

2023 Karnataka Assembly poll results | “My father should be CM…,” says Siddaramaiah’s son

2023 Karnataka Assembly poll results | “My father should be CM…,” says Siddaramaiah’s son

Congress leader and son of former CM Siddaramaiah, Yathindra Siddaramiah expressed confidence that Congress his father will get an absolute majority | file photo | Photo Credit: PTI Congress leader and son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Yathindra Siddaramiah on Saturday expressed confidence that Congress his father will get an absolute majority and will come … Read more

JD(S) MLC extends support to Congress in Karnataka Assembly elections

JD(S) MLC extends support to Congress in Karnataka Assembly elections

MLC Marithibbe Gowda addressing a press conference in Mysuru. | Photo Credit: M A Sriram Janata Dal (Secular) MLC Marithibbe Gowda has called for supporting the Congress in the Karnataka Assembly elections on the ground that a decisive verdict will help in the formation of a stable government. Mr. Marithibbe Gowda had rebelled against his … Read more

JD(S) tries to woo back Muslims, appeals for smart voting by community

JD(S) tries to woo back Muslims, appeals for smart voting by community

A file photo of former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and JD(S) Karnataka unit president C.M. Ibrahim. | Photo Credit: M A Sriram The Janata Dal (Secular), which has been banking heavily on the Vokkaliga votes in Old Mysuru region, is expecting a boost to its vote share from the Muslim community in the 2023 Karnataka … Read more