DEPUTY CM
Amid MUDA 'scam' allegations, Karnataka transfers Mysuru Deputy Commissioner
The Karnataka government transfers Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Rajendra KV following his reports on illegal plot allotments. BJP state president criticizes the move as retaliation. Union minister calls for fair compensation for farmers affected by government projects. Allegations of favoritism in land allotments to CM's wife spark debate.
MUDA 'scam' an "outcome" of power struggle between CM and Deputy CM: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has accused the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) of a land scam resulting from a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar. Kumaraswamy claims the scandal was a conspiracy to unseat Siddaramaiah by hiring lawyers and extracting documents from MUDA. The BJP has alleged irregularities in allotment of alternative sites to land losers, including Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi, by MUDA.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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