“People here are educated and cannot be bought with money power. Instead, they consider the development works, which is why Chamaraja Constituency is my natural choice to contest from in the next Assembly Polls.” Mysore/Mysuru: Former two-time Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha, who was denied the BJP ticket to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, has…
PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has touched the hearts of people: Simha
December 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of the year on Sunday, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha said that PM Modi has been sharing some important matters with the people of the nation and there is no doubt that his talks have touched the hearts of people. Responding to the…
Former MP accuses Rahul Gandhi of fostering false propaganda on ‘Vote theft’
December 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who is also a former AICC President, is obsessed to become the Prime Minister of the country either by hook or crook, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha alleged that Rahul Gandhi seems to have gone mad as he is repeatedly making ‘Vote Chori’ (Vote theft) claims wherever he…
Tackling human-wildlife conflict | Meetings at guest houses won’t save lives: Simha
December 5, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has called for immediate and stringent measures to tackle the escalating human-wildlife conflict in Mysuru, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar districts, where encounters involving tigers and elephants have surged sharply in recent years. He was speaking at an event held yesterday at the Institution of Engineers India (IEI) on JLB Road, where…
‘Nehru, Indira, Rajiv could not ban RSS; Can you?’
October 14, 2025Ex-MP Prathap Simha hits back at Minister Priyank Kharge Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha launched a scathing counter-attack against Rural Development and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge for his recent appeal to ban RSS activities in public spaces. Speaking to reporters in city yesterday, Simha questioned the feasibility of such a move, remarking, “If even Nehru,…
‘Money, not merit, decides CM post’
October 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has ridiculed the Congress leadership, alleging that money, not merit, determines who becomes Chief Minister in the party. “If Siddaramaiah pays up, he moves forward as the CM. If Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar pays Rs. 150 crore, he becomes the CM,” Simha said. Reacting to Shivakumar’s recent remark that the decision…
‘Kantara-1’ fever grips Mysuru
October 4, 2025Prathap Simha books 197 tickets for party workers Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has booked an entire screen at DRC Cinemas, a multiplex in Jayalakshmipuram, to watch the Kannada movie Kantara – Chapter 1 starring Rishabh Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth. Simha has purchased a total of 197 tickets of Screen-2 for the 4 pm…
Dr. Bhyrappa’s works were factual in nature: Ex-MP Prathap Simha
September 25, 2025Bengaluru: Expressing sorrow over the demise of Saraswathi Samman awardee writer Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha said that Bhyrappa’s novels were factual in nature and not illusionary like many others. Speaking to presspersons here yesterday after expressing condolences to the veteran writer, Simha said that though Dr. Bhyrappa may have departed us…
Caste census a ploy to break Hindu unity: Prathap Simha
September 20, 2025Urges religious leaders to raise their voice against CM Siddaramaiah’s ‘divisive agenda’ Mysore/Mysuru: Former MP Prathap Simha has urged Hindu religious leaders and heads of various religious mutts to raise a united and strong voice against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of sowing divisions within Hindu society through his caste-related policies. Addressing reporters in Mysuru…
‘Goa casino, alcohol behind Uday’s victory in Maddur’
September 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Responding sharply to derogatory remarks made against him by Maddur MLA K.M. Uday, former MP Prathap Simha hit back, alleging that Uday won his MLA seat by entertaining people with alcohol and card games at a Goa casino. Taking strong exception to Uday’s comments, Simha said, “I did not become an MP by serving…














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