Mysuru: Claiming that regional parties of the country will play a key role in next year’s Lok Sabha polls, State JD(S) President and MLA A.H. Vishwanath has asserted that the JD(S) as a regional party in Karnataka has made an indelible mark in the minds of the people, through its commitment for the welfare of…
A.H. Vishwanath is State JD(S) President
August 6, 2018Bengaluru: Hunsur MLA and former Minister A.H. Vishwanath was unanimously appointed as State President of the JD(S) in Bengaluru yesterday. The post was held by Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK). The decision to appoint Vishwanath is seen as a move to dispel criticism that the JD(S) was a ‘Vokkaliga’ and ‘father-son’ party. The 68-year-old Vishwanath,…
A.H. Vishwanath likely to be State JD(S) President
August 3, 2018Bengaluru: Hunsur MLA and senior leader of the party A.H. Vishwanath is most likely to become State JD(S) President with the JD(S) top brass, almost finalising Vishwanath’s name for the top post, an official announcement on his appointment is likely to be made tomorrow (Aug 4), according to sources. JD(S) Supremo and former PM H.D….
Minister assures Life Insurance for Journalists
July 21, 2018Mysuru: Underlining the role of Media in correcting the wrongs of the society, Higher Education Minister G.T. Devegowda has said that he will make honest efforts to ensure that journalists are covered by life insurance. He was speaking after presenting annual awards for journalists and photographers at an event organised by Mysuru District Journalists Association…
A.H. Vishwanath hits out at Kaginele Mutt Seer
July 1, 2018Mysuru: Taking strong exception to the statements of Kanaka Guru Peetha Seer Niranjanandapuri Swamiji warning the Congress against neglecting former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, JD(S) MLA A.H. Vishwanath has decried religious heads taking cudgels on behalf of parties and politicians. Speaking to media persons here yesterday, Vishwanath, who also belongs to Kuruba community, said that religious…
Victory smiles on A.H. Vishwanath in Hunsur
May 16, 2018Mysuru: Former Minister Adagur H. Vishwanath, who was fed up with the functioning style of Congress leaders and had quit the party last year to join the JD(S) registered a comfortable victory over Congress candidate H.P. Manjunath by a margin of 8,575 votes. Vishwanath who had openly ridiculed the working style of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah…
A.H. Vishwanath to file nomination tomorrow
April 18, 2018Hunsur: Former MP A.H. Vishwanath will file his nomination papers tomorrow (Apr.19) as the JD(S) candidate for Hunsur Assembly constituency. He will offer prayers along with his family at 9 am at the Ganapathi temple and perform a Ganapathi Homa. Later he will arrive at the office of Assistant Commissioner (Assistant Electoral Officer) in a…
‘Chief Minister is well-versed in sheep slaughter’
March 28, 2018Mysuru: Stating that Chief Minister Siddharamaiah was well-versed in sheep slaughter, State JD(S) President and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy has said that Siddharamaiah forced A.H. Vishwanath, who was instrumental in brining the CM into the Congress fold, to quit the Congress and also completely ignored former CM S.M. Krishan who had built the Congress for…
Ex-MP’s son’s gold chain worth Rs. 4 lakh snatched ?
March 15, 2018Mysuru: In what is said to be an incident of chain-snatching, Poorvaj Vishwanath, son of former MP A.H. Vishwanath, reportedly lost his 140 gm gold chain to unidentified bike-borne miscreants in the wee hours of today. It is said, Poorvaj, after dropping his friends at Vivekananda Circle, was parking his car at his residence on…
ADGP’s allegation: Former MP seeks Governor’s intervention
March 12, 2018Mysuru: “The Governor should seriously view the allegations made by ADGP Dr. R.P. Sharma in his letter to Chief Secretary K. Ratna Prabha,” said former MP A.H. Vishwanath. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here this morning, Vishwanath said that Sharma’s allegation clearly hints at the deteriorated law and order situation in the State…
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