Opposition Leader R. Ashoka criticised the Congress government, alleging that farmers have been sidelined while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar remain engaged in a political power struggle. He said the government has shown “no humanity” in responding to farmers’ distress, referring to the recent suicide attempt...
Karnataka’s State Education Policy and the Challenges Ahead
Karnataka is progressing toward finalising its own State Education Policy (SEP), aiming to reshape schooling and higher education through a regional lens. Unlike the centrally framed National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the SEP proposes a curriculum rooted in Karnataka’s culture, a two-language model, and greater state autonomy in academic decisions....
AICC High Command Karnataka Leadership Issue: Kharge to Submit Report, Rahul Gandhi Set to Intervene
The AICC High Command Karnataka Leadership Issue has finally reached a decisive stage, with senior Congress leaders preparing to step in and control the escalating power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. According to party sources, the High Command wants to resolve the leadership confusion...
B.Y. Vijayendra Meets H.D. Kumaraswamy in Delhi to Strengthen NDA Strategy in Karnataka
New Delhi:In a significant political development, BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra met former Chief Minister, JD(S) state president, and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy in New Delhi today. The two leaders held detailed discussions on strengthening the NDA alliance in Karnataka and formulating a...
Bengaluru BJP Pothole Protest: Opposition Leaders Demonstrate Near Vidhana Soudha
The Bengaluru BJP pothole protest drew attention today as senior BJP leaders staged a demonstration in front of a pothole near Vidhana Soudha, highlighting the growing civic concerns in the state capital. Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi...
Siddaramaiah ₹1 Lakh Crore Development Works: CM Inaugurates ₹2,000 Crore Projects in a Single Day, Hits Back at BJP’s ‘Empty Treasury’ Claim
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched and performed bhoomi puja for development works worth ₹2,000 crore in a single day, asserting that the government has already proved wrong the BJP’s “empty treasury” allegation by implementing ₹1 lakh crore worth of development works across Karnataka. Speaking at the inauguration of the Hi-Tech Silk...
D.K. Shivakumar Fake CM Change Gossip: DCM Blasts Media for Spreading Baseless Rumours
In a sharp and uncompromising statement, D.K. Shivakumar Fake CM Change Gossip dominated political conversations today as the Deputy Chief Minister lashed out at sections of the media for circulating what he called “completely fabricated stories” about a possible change in the Chief Minister’s post. Visibly frustrated, Shivakumar said: “Every...
DK Shivakumar MLA Support Strategy: Deputy CM’s Behind-the-Scenes Moves Trigger Buzz in Congress
Bengaluru’s political corridors are buzzing with discussions surrounding the DK Shivakumar MLA Support Strategy, especially after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently remarked that “MLA strength is as important as high command decisions.” The comment has intensified speculation about Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s quiet but calculated efforts to consolidate support within...
H.C. Balakrishna Seeks High Command Intervention Amid Congress Leadership Confusion
Magadi MLA H.C. Balakrishna seeks High Command intervention as uncertainty grows within the Karnataka Congress unit over ongoing discussions in Delhi involving senior leaders. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Balakrishna said he had no information on why certain legislators had travelled to Delhi or what discussions were underway. He warned...
Is This Bengaluru of Robbers, Potholes, or Garbage?” asks Opposition Leader R. Ashoka
Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka launched a sharp attack on the state government, questioning the deteriorating civic conditions in the capital. “Is this the Bengaluru of robbers, of potholes, or of garbage piles?” he asked, criticising the administration for failing to address basic infrastructure issues. Speaking to the media,...