Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has urged Dingaleshwar Swamiji to reconsider his decision to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Dharwad, emphasizing party unity. Despite overwhelming support for Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, Swamiji remains firm, citing dissatisfaction with Joshi's response to his request for assistance.
Karnataka Apr 16, 2024, 11:37 AM IST
Amidst the accusations levied by MLA Basan Gowda Patil Yatna regarding a purported COVID scam, BJP state president B. Y. Vijayendra has taken a bold stance, challenging the Karnataka government to conduct a thorough investigation. The political arena in Karnataka is currently ignited with a war of words between the administration and the opposition, triggered by Yatna's claims of financial irregularities to the tune of 40 thousand crores during the tenure of former Chief Minister B.S Yediyurappa.
Karnataka Dec 31, 2023, 1:14 PM IST
In protest against the release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu, state BJP leaders, including Yeddyurappa, Aswath Narayan, and Karajola, were detained as they blocked a road near Mysore Bank Circle in Bengaluru. They emphasized the need to address the water issue and proposed an expert team to assess reservoir levels, expressing concerns about drinking water shortages in the city.
India News Sep 23, 2023, 3:25 PM IST
In the 2018 Karnataka Assembly Election, BS Yediyurappa defeated opposition Congress candidate Goni Malatesha by a margin of 35,397 votes to win the seat.
India News May 13, 2023, 8:37 AM IST
After the BJP's win in 4 state Assembly elections, the party in Karnataka seems to have got a fresh lease of life. The state post-budget session dominated the discussion on the poll victory with former CM Yediyurappa announcing to embark on a tour and setting a target of 135 seats in the 2023 Assembly elections.
India News Mar 11, 2022, 8:13 PM IST
BSY's granddaughter took the drastic step to end life by hanging to a fan. Padmavati’s daughter Soundarya (30) was a doctor by profession and was working at Ramaiah Hospital.
Top Stories Jan 28, 2022, 2:26 PM IST
As public campaigns to the Karnataka by-election will end today, a series of words and personal attacks between leaders were witnessed. Interestingly, close friends then Zameer Ahmed Khan and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy's battle stands out as the latter compared the former to a dog.
Politics Oct 27, 2021, 5:29 PM IST
Yediyurappa said, "I have decided to resign. I will meet the Governor after lunch."
Top Stories Jul 26, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
On July 26, the BJP government will not only complete its two years in office but also see a stalwart BJP leader CM BS Yediyurappa step down. As soon as he dropped a hint of stepping down two days ago, a list of names are doing rounds to occupy his chair.
Politics Jul 24, 2021, 2:06 PM IST
Amidst rumours of replacing BS Yediyurappa as CM, not just BJP leaders but Congress leaders also have come in support of him saying he should be treated with utmost dignity for building the party and bringing the saffron party to power.
Politics Jul 19, 2021, 4:50 PM IST
As Covid has thrown a challenge to the public and many leaders failing to meet the expectations in serving the public, it is said the BJP has decided to make changes into the Cabinet next month. In July 2019, BS Yediyurappa managed to form the government by engineering defections of Congress and JD(S) MLAs, and now the changes are likely to take place before he completes two years in office.
Top Stories Jun 3, 2021, 6:19 PM IST
BJP led Karnataka government which has few leaders known for 'foot in the mouth' business have once again caused irreparable damage to BS Yediyurappa's government.
India News Apr 29, 2021, 1:19 PM IST
Home and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Health and Family Welfare Minister K Sudhakar said the Cabinet meeting on Monday would take a call on this.
Top Stories Apr 26, 2021, 12:45 PM IST
Labourers from Bihar among 15 killed, says Mining Minister Murugesh Nirani; PM Modi, BSY, Siddaramaiah condole deaths.
Top Stories Jan 22, 2021, 10:35 AM IST
With two and half years left for the next Assembly election and discontent brewing in, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has a new task of achieving 140 -150 seats in the next assembly election. The CM who addressed a meeting at his home district with Karnataka in-charge central leader Arun Singh, was quoted from a release from the party.
Politics Jan 4, 2021, 4:05 PM IST