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‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka?

After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.

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DKS says Karnataka will release 10 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (Aug. 15) said that Karnataka would release 10 tmcft of Cauvery river water to the neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

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Slugfest over contractors’ pending bills between Shivakumar and Ashwath Narayan

DK Shivakumar and CN Ashwath Narayan in political slugfest over allegations of corruption. Shivakumar to show evidence in two days. Narayan demands his sacking and wants case to be handed to Lokayukta. Shivakumar says will investigate to help genuine contractors. Narayan alleges 15% commission for projects in Karnataka. Verbal duels…

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KPCC general body meeting signals senior Ministers to quit after 30 months to pave way for young legislators

KPCC GBM signals senior Ministers to be ready to sacrifice posts after 30 months to make way for young leaders. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges party cadre to not relax till 2023 elections, criticizes BJP for not giving tax and economic assistance to Karnataka. He also mocks former CM Kumaraswamy for…

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Former Karnataka minister Ashwath Narayan speaks of ‘DKS tax’

BJP to seek Governor's action against DK Shivakumar over corruption charges. C.N. Ashwath Narayan says DK is Bengaluru destruction Minister, not Development Minister. He accuses Karnataka govt of being an ATM for Congress, citing Basavaraj Rayaraddi's statement that it is the most corrupt State. Will seek Lokayukta inquiry & awareness…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 12, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on August 11, 2023

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Will retire from politics if bribery allegations are proved: Shivakumar

DCM Shivakumar says he'll retire if allegations of demanding commission from contractors to clear bills are proven. Kempanna filed complaint with CM Siddaramaiah. BJP leaders requested probe. Kempanna opposed inquiry, demanded immediate clearance of bills. Gopalaiah challenged Kempanna to reveal names of BJP MLAs/ministers who demanded commission or apologise.

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Karnataka: Will retire from politics if allegations are proved, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that he will retire from politics if accusations that he took bribes from contractors were proved true. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Cabinet withdraws cases registered against Chief Minister, Deputy CM, and Congress leaders for violation of COVID-19 protocols

The Karnataka government on August 10 withdrew nine police cases registered against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Bengaluru Rural constituency Congress MP D.K. Suresh, and other Congress leaders for violating COVID-19 protocols while undertaking a padayatra on January 9, 2022.

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Karnataka State Bar Council prints fresh invitation excluding the name of Shivakumar for lawyers’ meet in Mysuru

The Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) has excluded Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is facing criminal cases, from the list of guests invited for the Karnataka State Level Advocates’ 10th Conference to be held in Mysuru on August 12. Mr. Shivakumar’s name has been left out from the fresh…

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Right now, our grouse is not corruption, but non-clearance of pending bills, says D. Kempanna, president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association

Contractors are again on a collision course with the Karnataka government. While the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractors have stopped work, demanding immediate clearance of pending bills, contractors across the State have also warned that they may tread the same path if bills are not cleared soon. The pending…

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BBMP removes 59,000 flex banners to implement HC direction

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has removed 59,000 flex banners and hoardings in the city. The action came after the High Court of Karnataka rapped the civic body for its failure to implement the ban.

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KRS irrigation consultative committee puts off decisions till meeting with CM and Dy. CM

KRS ICC meeting resolves to put off decisions on water release to crops till discussion with CM & Dy CM. Meeting discussed range of issues, incl. water for crops & drinking, tail-end areas, silt removal & canal repair. Govt. to stand by farmers & ensure water for cattle.

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Muslim leaders in Congress demand two LS poll ticket for community

Cong. Muslim legislators seek 2 LS seats, 1 Council seat in 2024; party to consider demands for local body elections. KPCC pres. Shivakumar says BJP redrew BBMP wards to prevent minorities from winning, will bring to notice of authorities.

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CM, Shivakumar to hold talks with Karnataka Congress legislators from August 7 to redress grievances

CM Siddaramaiah & D.K. Shivakumar to meet disgruntled Cong. legislators from Tumakuru, Yadgir, Chitradurga, Bagalkot, Ballari & Dharwad. Issues of transfers, allocation of funds & development works in constituencies to be discussed. CM & Deputy CM have assured legislators of addressing their grievances.

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Article 371(J) is Kharge’s gift to Kalyana Karnataka, says Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Praising All-India Congress Committee president M. Mallikarjun Kharge for his persistent efforts to get special status to Kalyana Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said: “Mr. Kharge gifted the special provision under Article 371(J) to the Kalyana Karnataka region 10 years ago”.

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Will meet PM Modi on NICE road project ‘scam’, demand CBI probe: Kumaraswamy

The former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who along with JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, has been talking about alleged irregularities in the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE) road project, announced on Saturday that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and seek a probe…

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Former Law Minister questions judges sharing dais with D.K. Shivakumar, who is facing criminal cases

Can the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court share the platform with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, when he is facing criminal cases and the petitions filed by him related to cases are pending adjudication before these two courts, former Law Minister S. Suresh Kumar asked on…

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Farmers to move HC seeking withdrawal of final notification on Peripheral Ring Road land acquisition

The meeting between farmers whose lands have been notified for the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project and the State government, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday, failed to resolve the impasse over land acquisition for the project.

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SC declines to intervene in Karnataka High Court’s interim stay of CBI proceedings against D.K. Shivakumar

In 2017, the Income Tax Department raided D.K. Shivakumar, on the basis of which, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) started its probe against him. Following the ED investigation, the CBI later sought sanction from the State government to file an First Information Report against him

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Can tunnel roads really fix Bengaluru’s traffic?

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar has proposed building of tunnel roads with the aim to fix Bengaluru’s notorious traffic problem.The plan is to convert the earlier-proposed elevated corridor network (which had run into controversy) into tunnel network. A team led by Mr. Shivakumar will be studying tunnel roads of Singapore,…

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Dy.CM inspects various works in Sarvagnanagar

Dy.CM Shivakumar inspected works in Sarvagnanagar, accompanied by Energy Minister George. He directed officials to complete park works and expedite relocation of 450 slum dwellers near Kacharakanahalli lake. He also inspected flyover at Sevanagar to fix traffic problems. Directed officials to expedite work.

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Miffed Hariprasad calls on Home Minister Parameshwara

Senior Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad met Home Minister G. Parameshwara, KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar & Food Minister K.H. Muniyappa to discuss his denial of a ministerial berth. Despite recommendations from Sonia & Rahul Gandhi, he was not included in the Cabinet. He asked Shivakumar why he was not included in…

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CLP meeting today to address legislators’ grievances

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Thursday comes amidst simmering discontent among MLAs, who have been denied ministerial berths and have made critical remarks against the two-month-old government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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B.R. Patil says BJP circulating fake letter in his name to create rift

Opposition BJP accused of fabricating fake letterhead in name of B.R. Patil, circulated widely on social media. Letter claimed ministers demanding money for sanction of funds for constituency work. Patil to file complaint with police for probe. CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy D.K. Shivakumar deny any disgruntlement within Congress, call for…

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