Tag: Karnataka government

ECI Counters Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations, Says Karnataka Govt Using Voter List for Caste Census

On Thursday, Gandhi had alleged that 1,00,250 “fake votes” were created in Mahadevapura, part of the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency, to secure a BJP victory.

August 8, 2025

Siddaramaiah Accuses Centre of Sabotaging Mahadayi Project, Says Karnataka Being Betrayed

Siddaramaiah further pledged to pursue the issue “legally, politically and morally” to ensure the state receives its rightful share of water.

July 24, 2025

Sambit Patra Slams Karnataka Govt Over Muslim Housing Quota: “Tearing the Constitution for Appeasement”

The BJP MP sharply criticized the Congress government for injecting a "religious angle" into welfare policies.

June 20, 2025

Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy: Karnataka Govt to Draft New SOP for Large Gatherings, Says Home Minister

The stampede occurred when an estimated crowd of over three lakh people gathered outside the stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2025 victory.

June 5, 2025

Karnataka Launches Caste Census Among Scheduled Castes to Enable Internal Reservation

“There are 101 castes listed under Scheduled Castes in Karnataka, including sub-groups such as Left and Right Hand, Lamani, Korama, and Koracha. We need clear population data for each,” the Chief Minister said.

May 5, 2025

HD Kumaraswamy Blasts Karnataka Government Over Price Hikes, Calls It a ‘Price Hike Demon’

In a press statement, he declared, "From today, the Congress Company government is imposing a cess even on garbage! It is draining the blood of the people!"

April 1, 2025

Bengaluru Residents to Pay More for Trash Disposal as BBMP Imposes ‘Garbage Cess’; BJP Slams Move

The decision comes amid recent hikes in milk and electricity prices, adding to the financial burden on citizens.

April 1, 2025

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Defends Government Amid Honey Trap Controversy, BJP Demands Judicial Probe

The BJP, however, demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter, despite Home Minister G Parameshwara’s earlier statement that an investigation had already been ordered.

March 21, 2025

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Defends 4% Reservation for Minorities in Government Contracts

The announcement follows objections from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which criticized the Congress-led government's move as "Muslim appeasement politics."

March 17, 2025

“Congress is the New Muslim League”: BJP’s Amit Malviya Slams Karnataka Govt Over 4% Quota for Muslim Contractors

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Malviya said, "The Congress government in Karnataka focuses its entire attention on just two things—corruption and appeasement politics."

March 15, 2025