CM BASAVARAJ BOMMAI
Karnataka Industries Minister Patil blames Bommai govt for losing Ather EV project to Maharashtra
Bellad emphasizes the necessity of a leadership change to restore Karnataka's reputation as an investment-friendly state, calling for a shift towards concrete actions and results to attract investments.
Karnataka: 3 Ministers revive talk of additional Dy CM posts after Congress party’s subpar performance in LS polls
Three ministers in the ruling Congress are openly discussing the creation of new posts of Deputy Chief Minister (Dy CM) in Karnataka, despite the party's subpar performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls. The demand has been fueled by community leaders who had sought community-wise posts of Dy CM in the run-up to the polls. Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, and Minority Affairs Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan have expressed their opinions, exerting pressure on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Haveri Lok Sabha Result 2024: Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai wins against Congress' Anandaswamy Gaddevarmath
Former Karnataka Chief Minster won in the Haveri Lok Sabha constituency against Congress' Anandaswamy Gaddevarmath by 43,513 votes. Bommai secured 7,05,538 votes, while Gaddevarmath received 6,62,025 votes. Bommai served as the state's CM from 2021 to 2023.
Defamation case: Court asks Rahul to appear on June 7, grants bail to Siddaramaiah, DCM
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy D K Shivakumar were granted bail by a local court in a defamation case filed by the BJP. The case stemmed from allegations of false advertisements against BJP leaders, including the former Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and Rahul Gandhi faced charges. The Congress had published a 'corruption rate card' alleging a 40% commission on public works under the previous government.
Congress govt in Karnataka will fall due to own contradictions: Ex-Karnataka CM Bommai
Senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai predicts Congress government's fall in Karnataka post Lok Sabha polls due to internal contradictions and competition between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. Key factors include BJP's stance, impact of internal differences, and potential changes within All India Congress.
No question of ending alliance with JDS says Bommai, accuses state of delaying investigation for Vokkaliga votes
The scandal broke last week when pen drives of obscene videos allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna – former PM HD Deve Gowda’s grandson and the NDA candidate from Hassan – were distributed all over his constituency, days before the Lok Sabha election took place there. He has since fled the country. Karnataka government’s Special Investigative Team (SIT) issued a look out notice for him on Thursday.
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Lok Sabha elections: Former Karnataka CM Bommai faces combative Congress
Basavaraj Bommai enters Lok Sabha polls in Haveri amid tough competition from Congress and Panchamasali community's reservation demands. Eshwarappa's ticket dispute leads to his independent candidacy in Shivamogga.
BJP may field ex-CMs Jagadish Shettar & Basavaraj Bommai in LS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering fielding two former Chief Ministers, Basavaraj Bommai and Jagadish Shettar, from Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Both leaders are from the Lingayat community, a key vote base for the party. The decision will be finalized after discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders.
Karnataka Budget: Congress regime resorts to borrowing to sustain guarantee schemes
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented budget projecting revenue deficit of Rs 27,353 crore for the year 2024-25, relying on borrowings to sustain Congress party's guarantees before Lok Sabha polls. Critics claim government bankrupt, but the chief minister dismissed the claims
Karnataka: Former CM Bommai launches family-promoted shirt brand Kut For You
On the occasion, Bommai also announced a new facility in Shiggaon, which, he said, would add about 500 jobs for local women. “This facility represents not just growth for us, but a chance to uplift even more lives,” Bharath Bommai said at an event marking the launch of the brand in Bengaluru.
BJP will lock power firms if Karnataka govt fails to give 7 hours of supply to farmers: Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has warned that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will lock the offices of the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM) and hold protests if the state government does not ensure a continuous seven-hour power supply in three phases to farmers. Bommai criticized the current Congress government for not releasing grants to the Energy Department, resulting in a lack of power supply to farmers.
Sanatan Dharma flows in our veins, won't be silent if Hindu sentiments are hurt: Basavaraj Bommai
Senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai has issued a warning to those attempting to stop the celebration of the Lord Ganesha festival in Karnataka, stating that they will not remain silent if Hindu sentiments are hurt. Bommai also emphasized the importance of Sanatan Dharma and criticized attempts to compare it to diseases like malaria.
'The blood of Sanatan Dharma is in our veins', warns ex-K'taka CM Basavaraj Bommai
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai warned that the sentiments of Hindus will not be hurt if their Sanatan Dharma is compared to diseases like malaria. He also highlighted attempts to hinder Hindu Ganpati celebrations and emphasized the strength of Lord Ganesha's devotees. Bommai called for unity and awareness to defend Sanatan Dharma, which promotes the welfare of all humans.
Cauvery water sharing row: Karnataka CM chairs cabinet meet for 2nd straight day to discuss way forward
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a cabinet meeting to discuss the release of 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days, as directed by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who handles the Irrigation portfolio, also attended the meeting. Shivakumar is scheduled to meet Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh to discuss the Cauvery dispute. The states have been in a dispute over the sharing of Cauvery water for years.
Ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai detained as BJP, Congress clash over free rice scheme
Several BJP leaders, including former CM Basavaraj Bommai, were detained during a protest organised by the party on Tuesday against the Congress government. The protest was to counter the Congress' demonstration against the Centre for refusing to release rice to implement its Anna Bhagya scheme.
Siddaramaiah requests Shinde govt to release Ujjani and Koyna Reservoir water to meet drinking needs of Northern Karnataka
The letter demands the concerned authorities to immediately release 2.00 TMC of water from Warna/Koyna reservoir to Krishna river and 3.00 TMC of water from Ujjani Reservoir to Bhima river. The same request was made by the previous government led by BJP's Basavaraj Bommai during the summer season.
Basavaraj Bommai resigns as Karnataka CM after BJP's defeat
Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai had conceded defeat as trends showed a massive Congress surge.He said BJP will emerge victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Bommai won with a margin of 35,978 votes from Shiggaon constituency but many of his ministerial colleagues lost.
Karnataka Elections: CM Bommai concedes defeat, says BJP will come back stronger in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
"In spite of a lot of efforts put in by PM and BJP workers, we've not been able to make the mark. Once the full results come we'll do a detailed analysis. We take this result in our stride to come back in Lok Sabha elections," said Bommai.
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