Bengaluru: The BJP Karnataka unit, yesterday, lodged a formal complaint with the State Election Commission, raising serious concerns over alleged vote-buying during the 2018 Badami Assembly elections. The complaint centres on public statements made by former Minister C.M. Ibrahim, which have been widely circulated in videos and social media. In his statement, Ibrahim claimed that…
Karnataka BJP to move EC over allegations of vote-buying for CM
August 19, 2025Bengaluru: Days after former Union Minister C.M. Ibrahim claimed in Mysuru that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had ‘purchased votes’ in Badami Constituency of Bagalkot district from where he had successfully contested in the 2018 Assembly polls, the Karnataka BJP on Monday said, it would approach the State Election Commission (SEC) over allegations of vote-buying by Siddaramaiah….
CM Siddaramaiah opens renovated KR Cooperative Bank building
August 10, 2025Mysuru, Aug. 10 (SBD&TRR)- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the renovated building of the century-old Sri Krishnarajendra (KR) Cooperative Bank at N. Madhava Rao Circle in city yesterday. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graced the occasion. The CM cut the ribbon, inspected the locker room, Manager and Assistant Manager offices, fire safety and computer systems…
KSRTC Unions to launch indefinite strike from tomorrow
August 4, 2025Chief Minister holds talks with Road Transport Unions Bengaluru: With the State Road Transport Unions declaring an indefinite strike from tomorrow (Aug. 5) across the State, seeking fulfilment of their demands, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is holding a meeting with Union leaders on finding a solution. Siddaramaiah first held a meeting with the Joint Action Committee…
CM visiting New Delhi on Aug.1
July 30, 2025Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to visit New Delhi on Aug. 1. At 6 pm on that day, he will participate in ‘Bridge to Bengaluru’ event organised by Department of Information and Technology at ITC Maurya Hotel. On Aug.2 at 9.30 am, he will participate in the seminar ‘Constitutional Challenges – Perspectives and Pathways’…
‘Mysuru’s drug mafia your grant?’
July 29, 2025R. Ashoka asks Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Mysore/Mysuru: In a blistering political attack, Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka has held Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accountable for the surge of drug mafia activity in Mysuru —his home district. Responding to a recent remark by his son Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, who said, “Others gave a little,…
Nalwadi-Siddaramaiah comparison | My statements were misconstrued: Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah clarifies
July 28, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: MLC Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has clarified that his recent comments were not intended to diminish the legacy of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, for whom he expressed deep respect. He stated that the Maharaja’s administration continues to be a source of inspiration for all. Speaking to reporters after attending the closing ceremony of the Mysuru District…
Funds surpass Nalwadi era, claims Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah
July 26, 2025Such words dishonour both Wadiyar legacy and CM’s office, Yaduveer counters Mysore/Mysuru: Legislative Council Member Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah has claimed that the State Government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sanctioned development funds “equal to or even greater than those allotted during the reign of Maharaja Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar.” Speaking to reporters in Mysuru yesterday,…
State Government to conduct fresh caste survey from Sept. 22
July 24, 2025Report to be submitted by the end of October; 1.65 lakh enumerators to carry out survey Bengaluru: Government of Karnataka will conduct a fresh caste survey from Sept. 22 to Oct. 7 for which the final report will be submitted by the end of the October, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here yesterday. An official notification…
‘Sadhana Samavesha’ was to blackmail Congress High Command: BJP MLA
July 22, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: MLA T.S. Srivatsa has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of holding the State Congress Government’s ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ at his home district Mysuru, only with the purpose of blackmailing the Congress High Command and to target Prime Minister Modi. Addressing a press meet at the City BJP office in Chamarajapuram here yesterday, Srivatsa called the ‘Sadhana…















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