Karnataka Politics

Resort politics in Karnataka. Why Congress is likely to move its MLAs to hotels

There are celebrations but also underlying tension. The Congress has called all its winning MLAs in Karnataka to gather in Bengaluru by evening. The party plans to move all its candidates to either a hotel within the state capital or to nearby Tamil Nadu. But why?

Karnataka Results: Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Who will be Congress’ CM pick?

The Congress is all set to form the government in Karnataka as BJP has conceded defeat. Now, the party has a crucial question to answer: Who will be the chief minister? Will the Grand Old Party choose veteran Siddaramiah or reward ‘troubleshooter’ DK Shivakumar?

He is in trouble for his 'Hindu' remarks. Once Congress' Satish Jarkiholi slept in a graveyard

Satish Jarkiholi has hit the headlines for spending the night at a graveyard, suggesting a mythological figure was demonised for being a Shudra, and saying that Bill Gates is one of the richest persons in the world ‘despite not worshipping goddess Laxmi’

HD Kumaraswamy says 2023 Karnataka polls will be his last; asks people for one last chance

Speaking to party workers and the public, he sought their blessings and support in bringing JD(S) to power independently, for implementing 'Pancharatna', the five fold programme envisaged by him

JP Nadda hails BJP's performance in Karnataka city polls, congratulates CM Basavaraj Bommai

The BJP in Karnataka received a shot in the arm in the elections to the three municipal corporations by getting clear majority in Belagavi.

BS Yediyurappa declines Cabinet rank status, asks Basavaraj Bommai to withdraw order

The newly-appointed Karnataka CM on Saturday issued an order stating that Yediyurappa will continue to receive government facilities on par with cabinet-rank ministers

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa says decision on leadership by Monday amid buzz over replacement

The 78-year-old Lingayat strongman said this evening that he was yet to receive the 'message' from the party's Central leadership on whether he should continue in his post or quit

'Appropriate decision once I get instructions', says BS Yediyurappa on possible exit as Karnataka CM

When asked whether a Dalit would be his successor, the 78-year-old said, 'The BJP high command shall decide on it. I am not the one to take any calls.'

Eshwarappa letter row: Siddaramaiah urges governor to sack Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, recommend President's rule

Eshwarappa, the state rural development minister, had on Wednesday complained to the governor against Yediyurappa alleging direct interference in the affairs of his department

Days after expansion, two Karnataka BJP MLAs press for reconstitution of BS Yediyurappa cabinet

They made the demand even as Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa is yet to allocate portfolios to seven ministers who were inducted on 13 January