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Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan refuses to take salary citing lack of funds
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan declined to accept his salary and special allowances, including new furniture for his office, due to the state's financial precariousness. Kalyan told officials at his camp office not to renovate or buy new furniture, and promised to bring it on his own if needed.
'There's a dead rat on your plate': BJP slams Cong on additional deputy CM rumours in Karnataka
Amid internal power struggles, speculation rises on adding community-based deputy CMs in Karnataka's Congress party, aiming to curb DK Shivakumar's influence and counter his alleged CM ambitions.
'Well planned': Pralhad Joshi slams CM Siddaramaiah over demand for more Deputy CMs in Karnataka
"Congress has been nearly wiped out in Karnataka, and they are now taking revenge on the people. As far as industrialization and development are concerned, the Congress government is indulging in politics over additional Deputy CM posts, which is creating lots of confusion," the Union Minister said on Saturday.
DK Shivakumar refutes 'more Dy CMs in Karnataka' reports: 'Some wanted their names circulated…'
On reports of the demand for more Deputy CMs in Karnataka, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on June 29 shot down the claims. While speaking to ANI, DK Shivakumar claimed that this was done to create hype in the media."There is no demand... Some of them just wanted...
DK Shivakumar warns against statements to media amid growing calls for adding more DY CM posts
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attempted to suppress the discussion on expanding the number of deputy CM positions, stating that those vying for the role would find no resolution by airing their demands through the media. He highlighted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had cautioned ministers against exacerbating the ongoing debate with public statements, Shivakumar disclosed on Thursday.
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.
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NEET case: Will request Bihar CM for CBI probe into links of accused with RJD, says Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha announced plans to request Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for a CBI probe into the suspected links of prime suspect Sikander Prasad Yadvendu in the NEET "paper leak" with officials connected to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Sinha emphasized the need for a high-level investigation amid growing protests and upcoming Supreme Court hearings.
Will challenge HC order scrapping increased quotas in Bihar: Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary
Bihar Deputy CM vows to challenge Patna High Court order on reservation hike from 50% to 65% in support of deprived castes. The state government plans to move to the Supreme Court after consulting legal experts.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar may contest from Channapatna seat that Kumaraswamy vacated
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar indicated that he might have to contest from Channapatna in the bypolls if both the party and the public supported such a decision. The constituency in Ramanagara district became vacant following the resignation of HD Kumaraswamy, who won the recent Lok Sabha election from Mandya and subsequently became a union minister.
After fuel prices, Bengaluru to hike water tariffs? Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar weighs in
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar addressed concerns over potential water tariff increases in Bengaluru, noting that rates have not been adjusted in a decade despite financial losses. He stressed the necessity for new projects and highlighted difficulties in obtaining financing from banks for the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar hints he may contest Channapatna Assembly bypoll
Channapatna bypoll is necessitated as the seat fell vacant following the election of its representative -- JD(S) leader and now Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy -- to Lok Sabha in the recent elections.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde holds meeting with Deputy CMs; BJP leaders head for review meet in Delhi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde convened a late-night meeting with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, following which state BJP leaders travelled to Delhi for a review meeting amid the Mahayuti coalition's underwhelming performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Arunachal Pradesh: Pema Khandu allocates portfolios to newly inducted ministers
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu distributed portfolios among his council of ministers on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein will handle Finance, Planning and Investment, Tax & Excise, State Lotteries, Economics & Statistics, Power, and Non-Conventional Energy Resources. Mama Natung received the Home portfolio, Inter-state Border Affairs, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply, and Indigenous Affairs. Khandu will oversee unassigned departments.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CMs Fadnavis and Pawar rode in vintage car with wrong registration number, record shows
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy CMs, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, rode in a 1930 Rolls-Royce car to inspect the Mumbai coastal road. The car, lent by Raymond Group chairman Gautam Singhania, had the license plate number MHO4 JU4733. However, the correct registration number is MHO4 JV4733, according to sources.
Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT
Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Chowna Mein takes oath as Deputy CM of Arunachal for 2nd consecutive term
Chowna Mein and Pema Khandu took oath as Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, respectively. Lieutenant General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik administered the oath of office to the ministers.
Rajasthan govt to review newly formed districts under Congress' tenure
Rajasthan Government, led by Bharatiya Janata Party, formed a cabinet sub-committee to review 17 districts and three new divisions created during Ashok Gehlot's tenure.
One CM, 2 Deputy CMs BJP's new model
BJP's strategy of appointing two deputies for chief ministers in big states helps balance caste equations, starting from Uttar Pradesh and expanding to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Pawan Kalyan: The star who struggled and turned into a storm
After years of political struggle, film star Pawan Kalyan makes a triumphant entry into Andhra politics, taking oath as a minister alongside TDP president Chandrababu Naidu. Kalyan's Jana Sena Party achieves a significant victory in the elections, marking a turning point in his career and political aspirations.
Protecting Odisha's 'Asmita' will be govt's priority, says CM-designate Mohan Majhi
Four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi is set to be sworn in as Odisha's CM today evening. Two deputy chief ministers; first-time MLA Pravati Parida and six-time legislator Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo will also be sworn in today. "The new government will take oath today. The first job after taking the oath is to work to protect Odisha's 'Asmita' (pride)," Majhi told reporters on Wednesday.
Former Karnataka Deputy CM Govind Karjol wins Chitradurga seat
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol of the BJP won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 48,121 votes, defeating Congress candidate B N Chandrappa.
Big whale behind brother’s ordeal, says JDS leader Kumaraswamy; Dy CM rebuts, saying he's busy with poll campaigning
Karnataka’s special investigation team (SIT) is probing the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan NDA candidate Prajwal Revanna, who has been absconding since April 27. The SIT recently arrested his MLA father for being part of a plot to abduct a victim of sexual abuse from her house.
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