Mysuru: Slamming the BJP for making false claims on its (BJP) ‘victory’ in the just concluded Gram Panchayat (GP) polls, Congress leaders of the city maintained that the party’s stupendous performance in the GP polls has proved that Mysuru and Chamarajanagar Districts are Congress strongholds. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near the City…
Why RSS took no part in freedom struggle, questions Brijesh Kalappa
December 30, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: AICC Spokesperson Brijesh Kalappa wanted to know why Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which claims itself as patriots, did not take part in the country’s freedom struggle. He was speaking at the 136th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress (INC) which was celebrated as ‘Samarpan Diwas’ at the Congress Bhavan here on Monday. Kalappa said…
JD(S) may part ways with Congress in MCC
December 27, 2020Likely to forge alliance with saffron party in forthcoming Mayoral polls Mysore/Mysuru: In a changed political scenario, Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) is likely to end alliance with Congress in the forthcoming Mayoral elections of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and align with the Opposition BJP. In the election held on Nov. 17, 2018, the Congress sealed an…
Siddu to attend ‘Gram Adhikaar’ convention in city tomorrow
December 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With Gram Panchayat (GP) polls round the corner, Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will address ‘Gram Adhikaar’ convention of Chamundeshwari Assembly segment Congress Party workers in the city tomorrow (Dec.18). Addressing party workers at Congress Bhavan near the City Railway Station here yesterday, former ZP President K.Marigowda said that Siddharamaiah will inaugurate…
High drama in Council as Congress MLCs heckle, unseat Dy. Chairman
December 15, 2020‘Elders’ end up in fist-fighting and hurling abuses Bengaluru: The Karnataka Legislative Council, which is considered as the House of Elders, witnessed a new low as its members pushed, pulled and abused each other this morning. High drama prevailed as Congress members physically dragged Deputy Chairman S.L. Dharmegowda (JD-S) from the Chairman’s Chair in a…
Congress boycotts Assembly proceedings on last day
December 11, 2020Bengaluru: Last day of Winter Session of the State Legislative Assembly was held on Thursday amidst boycott by Opposition Congress in protest against the introduction and passage of the anti-cow slaughter bill. This was for the first time the Opposition party stayed away from proceedings for the whole day. On Wednesday, Opposition Leader Siddharamaiah had…
Former Speaker Ramesh Kumar announces political retirement
December 8, 2020Kolar: Former Speaker and Srinivasapur Congress MLA K.R. Ramesh Kumar has announced his political retirement and said he will not contest 2023 Assembly elections. Addressing a meeting of Congress workers in connection with upcoming Gram Panchayat (GP) elections, he said: “politics is totally polluted in the State with no values. I have lived truthfully in…
Congress apprehensive about BJP spending huge money in GP polls
December 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the ruling BJP of spending huge sums of money in the Assembly bypolls held recently, former Chamarajanagar Congress MP R. Dhruvanarayan expressed concern that the BJP is planning to do the same in the upcoming Gram Panchayat polls. Speaking to presspersons at Jaladarshini Guest House here on Saturday after a party meeting on…
Congress appoints Assembly-wise Election In-charges for GP polls
December 7, 2020Bengaluru: In a bid to win a maximum number of seats in the forthcoming Gram Panchayat polls, KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar has appointed party poll in-charges for every Assembly segment. Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has been appointed as In-charge for Chamundeshwari Assembly segment, former Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa for T. Narasipur, former…
Siddu has soft corner towards BJP: HDK
December 5, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Former CM and JD(S) leader, H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) accused Opposition Leader Siddharamaiah of having a soft corner towards BJP and said this has been proved on many occasions on the floor of the Assembly. Talking to reporters at Sa.Ra. Convention Hall before addressing party workers convention ahead of Gram Panchayat (GP) polls here this…
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