The BJP in Karnataka filed a formal complaint against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for alleged Election Code of Conduct violation over his Operation Kamala claims. MLA B.P. Harish takes proactive measures to address water scarcity, instructing repairs and resource allocation. These actions amidst electoral tensions showcase efforts to address civic issues and shape the political landscape.
Karnataka Mar 25, 2024, 10:18 AM IST
In a calculated move reminiscent of political maneuvering, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be orchestrating its own version of the well-known "Operation Kamala" as a response to the ongoing "Operation Hasta."
Karnataka Aug 20, 2023, 3:57 PM IST
The Karnataka High Court has vacated its previous stay into a leaked 2019 audio tape of Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in which he was heard trying to poach JDS MLAs by offering money and posts.
Top Stories Apr 1, 2021, 11:47 AM IST
According to sources, the Madhya Pradesh MLAs have already landed in Bengaluru which takes the total of rebel leaders to 17 (6 ministers and 11 MLAs) in the city
India Mar 9, 2020, 5:57 PM IST
“Operation lotus” that unsettled the HD Kumaraswamy led Congress-JDS government last year in Karnataka, seems to have made an appearance in the Kamal Nath led Madhya Pradesh government. 3 MLAs have reached Bengaluru and 9 more are expected to join them
India Mar 4, 2020, 2:15 PM IST
If the BJP indulges in ‘Operation Kamala’, then people will "chase and attack" them, said Siddaramaiah while talking about what will happen after the Karnataka Assembly by-poll results
India Dec 6, 2019, 1:55 PM IST
The Congress which has been criticising the BJP for “engineering defection through its Operation Kamala” since 2008, is now planning to use the same modus operandi for political survival. Accordng to sources, Congress approached BJP leader Sharath Bachegowda to take on defector MTB Nagaraj from Hoskote in the by-election
India Sep 26, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
The recent news of 'operation Kamala' resurfacing in the media, which claimed that Congress MLAs camped with BJP leaders in Mumbai, has not only put the coalition Congress-JD(S) into a spot of bother, but has also put BJP on the defence.
NEWS Feb 4, 2019, 8:30 PM IST
He also said that the BJP would need up to Rs 200 to 300 crore to carry out 'Operation Kamala' (Operation Lotus) and questioned from where they would get so much money.
NEWS Feb 4, 2019, 10:00 AM IST
Yeddyurappa clarified that the BJP MLAs had gathered together to discuss strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha election and that everything else was a rumour. He blamed that the chief minister had offered the BJP MLAs ministry and money.
NEWS Jan 17, 2019, 12:34 PM IST
The Congress party, which is a coalition partner in the HD Kumaraswamy government, said that the leaked audio which claimed its legislators will join the BJP for money and power, is fake. It also alleged that it was a plot by the BJP. Karnataka Congress president Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the Congress filed the complaint and will urge the chief minister to initiate a probe.
SOUTH Dec 5, 2018, 6:07 PM IST
The whole ruckus was said to be stage-managed by Siddaramaiah far away from home during his trip abroad. Once he returned, this reported 'dissidence' vanished, and BJP was made to look like the villain, blamed of re-launching 'operation Kamala' to destabilize the coalition government.
BENGALURU Oct 5, 2018, 3:15 PM IST
No poaching, all MLAs with us and will be in Bengaluru tomorrow, said JD(S) MLC TA Saravana
May 15, 2018, 9:02 PM IST
Here are the final numbers of BJP, Congress and JD(S) of the Karnataka Assembly elections. Here is the complete scenario explained
May 15, 2018, 7:22 PM IST
Will the greedy MLAs jump parties? Who will have the upper hand Operation Kamala or the resort politics? Read to know
May 15, 2018, 6:52 PM IST
