Bengaluru, Apr 6 (UNI) Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister and a senior leader of the BJP, responded skeptically to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge’s claims regarding an RSS survey here on Saturday. Dismissing Kharge’s assertions, Sitharaman responded to an UNI query by saying, “You (media), yourself, have said that you don’t know the veracity of…
Bengaluru, April 6 (UNI) Union Minister Smriti Irani criticised the Congress party’s manifesto, particularly alleging they plan to restore Article 370 if they come to power. “They (Congress) have released their manifesto. And it is written in the manifesto that we will fully restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir but in hushed words they…
Bengaluru, April 4 (UNI) The Economic Cell of Karnataka BJP on Thursday said that the budget presented by the current Congress government for 2024 shows a deficit of Rs 27,000 crore, a significant departure from the surplus budget presented in 2023 by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Basavaraj Bommai. “Firstly when Basavaraj…
Bengaluru, April 2 (UNI) Contrasting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership with that of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, criticising the latter’s absence during crucial times, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Tuesday portrayed INDIA Alliance as a coalition of dynasts and corrupt individuals. “In the ensuing general elections, the NDA and BJP,…
Bengaluru, April 2 (UNI) Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa stood firm on his decision to contest the Shivamogga parliamentary seat against the party candidate, despite discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Eshwarappa’s discontent stems from the denial of a party ticket to his son, KE Kantesh, from the Haveri…
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress leader BR Naidu for allegedly posting derogatory content against BJP leaders on social media. The FIR was lodged at the High Grounds police station, and the accused have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal…
Bengaluru, March 30 (UNI) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) finally announced KV Gowtham as its nominee for the Kolar Reserve Lok Sabha seat in Karnataka on Saturday. The announcement came after significant lobbying and threats of resignation from five Congress legislators who opposed the potential candidacy of Chikka Peddanna, the son-in-law of senior party…
Bengaluru, Mar 26 (UNI) BS Yediyurappa, the veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, is facing a significant challenge in managing dissent within the party while also maintaining electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. The announcement of candidates for the elections has stirred dissatisfaction among BJP members in…
Bengaluru, Mar 26 (UNI) BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Tuesday strongly condemned Karnataka Minister and Congress leader S Tangadagi’s remarks, accusing him of promoting a “politics of threat”. He also called for action from other prominent leaders within the Congress party, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Vadra against Tangadagi for his unparliamentary words…
Bengaluru, Mar 25 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has refuted the Karnataka government’s claim regarding the release of ‘special grants’ recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. She clarified that no such recommendations were made by the Commission. “Karnataka government claims that Rs 5,495 crore special grant was not released to Karnataka and this is totally…
