Mysuru: The ongoing controversy related to Karnataka State Board of Waqfs notices to farmers seems to have ignited the BJP leaders who have expressed their displeasure over the issue. Speaking to the media persons at Jaladarshini Guest House here this morning, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha reacted strongly to the controversy and said, it was…
Vintage Cars mesmerise people on city roads
October 4, 2024Mysuru: The 3rd edition of Mysuru Dasara Vintage and Classic Cars Rally, organised by M. Gopinath Shenoy (MGS) Vintage & Classic Collection was held this morning in the city. The rally was flagged off by former MP Prathap Simha in the presence of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna in Hebbal…
I had told CM two-and-a-half months ago to return sites: Prathap Simha
October 1, 2024Mysuru: Asserting that he had told Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to return the 14 sites that were illegally allotted to his wife by MUDA as per 50:50 ratio basis, former MP Prathap Simha said that had the CM heeded his advice then, he would not have been in a situation that he is in now. Speaking…
Prathap Simha dares Mahisha Dasara organisers
September 29, 2024Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha had dared the organisers of Mahisha Dasara Committee to celebrate Mahisha Dasara atop Chamundi Hill in the city. In a post on his ‘X’ account yesterday, Simha had stated “Let’s see how the floral tributes will be offered to the statue of Mahishasura at the hill,” in a reply…
Hindu organisations stage protest against attacks on Ganesha idol processions
September 23, 2024Mysuru: Strongly condemning the attacks on Ganesha idol processions across the State, members of various Hindu organisations, under the banner of Hindu Para Sanghatanegala Okkoota, staged a massive demonstration in front of the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Bannur Road here this morning. Addressing the protestors, former MP Prathap Simha alleged that members of minority…
Congress leaders not allowing Police to enforce law: Prathap Simha
September 13, 2024Former MP accuses State Govt. of its ‘inept’ handling of tense situations Mysuru: Accusing the State Government of failing to control the unrest in Nagamangala, Mandya District, where miscreants hurled bottles, slippers and stones at a Ganesha procession on Wednesday night, former MP Prathap Simha said that the Police have been arresting innocent people under…
Karnataka BJP needs a daring leadership: Prathap Simha
September 6, 2024Sullia (Dakshina Kannada): Continuing his criticism of Karnataka State BJP leadership, former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha, who was denied a BJP ticket for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has called for bold and dynamic leadership within the party to effectively challenge the ruling Congress in Karnataka. Delivering the keynote address at the ‘Mosaru Kudike’ Utsava…
I will enter the State Assembly soon: Prathap Simha
August 13, 2024Yediyurappa should have insisted on my LS ticket, just as he did for his candidates Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha has said that he will enter the Karnataka Legislative Assembly soon. Making his intention clear in an interview to a Kannada news channel, he announced his plan to formally join the Assembly in coming…
Will Prathap Simha contest Channapatna bypoll?
August 13, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Rumours are rife within the BJP that former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha might be the chosen candidate for the upcoming Channapatna Assembly bypoll, representing BJP-JD(S) alliance. Insiders reveal that Simha was seen actively campaigning for H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Mandya BJP-JD(S) alliance candidate, further fuelling speculation about his potential candidacy in Channapatna. The State BJP…
Prathap Simha slams Dynastic Politics in Karnataka
July 30, 2024Foresees Karnataka’s political control by a handful of caste-based families Auditorium in Bengaluru last Saturday organised by Sri Vagdevi Vidyavardhaka Trust, Vishwavani Books and Parishrama NEET Academy. Bengaluru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha raised a pressing but a very pertinent question about today’s politics: “If political leaders worry only about their own children, who will…
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