By Vijayendra

Ahead of BS Yediyurappa's 77th birthday, a look back at how Karnataka CM cemented his legacy in state and party

In his first stint as chief minister, he proved to be disaster because of his reckless behaviour. Now, Yediyurappa seems to have mastered the art of being vigilant and restrained

Karnataka cabinet expansion: 10 BJP MLAs, all defectors from Congress, JD(S) take oath as ministers; six berths to remain vacant

In a reflection of the discontent and squabbling over the long-awaited cabinet expansion in Karnataka, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday expanded his six-month-old Cabinet with the induction of ten ministers

Karnataka govt formation: Congress MLA says audio clip released by party to accuse BJP of poaching him 'fake'

In a development that could leave the Congress red-faced in Karnataka, its MLA Shivaram Hebbar today dismissed as "fake" an audio clip released by the party to allege that the BJP offered money and ministerial berth to him for cross-voting during the floor test in the Assembly.

Karnataka polls: BY Vijayendra to Divya Spandana, a look at lesser-known leaders who made an impact

With less than 24 hours to go before voting for the Assembly polls begin in Karnataka, here is a look at some of the lesser-known leaders who made an impact this election

Karnataka polls: BS Yeddyuruppa's son BY Vijayendra on development, dynastic politics and BJP's chances in Varuna constituency

The BJP’s newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) general secretary BY Vijayendra, son of former chief minister and BJP face BS Yeddyurappa, does not seem miffed with the high command decision to not allow his candidature from Varuna for the Karnataka polls.

Karnataka polls: G Janardhana Reddy campaigning for B Sriramulu and not for BJP, says BS Yeddyurappa

Amid criticism over mining baron G Janardhana Reddy taking part in electioneering in poll-bound Karnataka, state BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa on Sunday said the former minister was campaigning for his friend B Sriramulu and not for the party.

Karnataka polls: Nomination deadline scurry sees several prominent names on parties' final candidate lists replaced

With the deadline for filing nominations to the Karnataka Assembly elections passed, the EC received over 3000 applications for the 225 seats in contention.

Karnataka polls: After snubbing BS Yeddyurappa and irking his supporters, BJP must swiftly set house in order

Sources within the BJP suggest that there was resentment at the possibility of the Yeddyurappa parivar emerging as a power centre within the Karnataka state unit

Karnataka polls: BS Yeddyurappa says his son BY Vijayendra won't contest from Varuna, announcement triggers protests

In a surprise announcement, BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa on Monday said his son BY Vijayendra would not contest from Varuna constituency.