Tag: Siddaramaiah
Rahul Lone Candidate For Congress Chief's Post
Marking a generational shift, Rahul Gandhi is all set to take over as Congress President next week as he was the only candidate to file nominations before deadline expired on Monday for the post amid opposition jibes over dynasty politics in a contest with no one else in the fray.....
Congress Will Win, Get Over 120 Seats: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that he was "very confident" of the ruling Congress retaining power in the southern state by winning over 120 seats.....
High-voltage Karnataka Battle Ends, Millions Vote, 70% Voter Turnout In Karnataka
A high-stake battle for the Karnataka Assembly ended on Saturday evening, with over 35 million voting in an election crucial for the ruling Congress as well as the BJP and the JD-S.....
Modi Attacks Dynasty Politics, Dares Rahul To Speak For 15 Minutes Minus Paper
Addrrssing election meetings, he also charged the Congress with blocking development and blamed it for political violence that led to the death of several RSS and BJP cadres in the state.....
Siddaramaiah's Son Tests Covid Positive
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, health officials said. ....
All Quota Stirs Must Be Resolved Constitutionally: Siddaramaiah
Indicating support to the ongoing quota stirs launched by various communities in Karnataka, Leader of the Opposition, Siddaramiah on Monday suggested the state government should resolve quota struggles well within Constitutional provisions. ....
Siddaramaiah Meets Sonia Gandhi, Denies Talk On His National Role
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi here on Tuesday and discussed various issues concerning the political situation in the state. ....
'Clothing Is Individual Choice': Siddaramaiah Says Ban On Hijab To Be Lifted In Karnataka
In a move that may spark major controversy, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced that he has asked for lifting on the ban on hijab for students and pre-university college students in the state as clothing is a matter of individual choice.....
RSS Had No Role In Freedom Movement: Siddaramaiah
Continuing attack on the BJP and the RSS, Karnataka Opposition leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the country got Independence because of the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and not the RSS. ....
Congress Leaders Agree To Postpone Mekedatu Padayatra Headed For Bengaluru
The Karnataka Congress on Thursday decided to postpone its 10-day Mekedatu padayatra (foot march), a day after the state government, pulled up by the high court, ordered an immediate ban on the opposition party's protest march which was taking place despite a massive surge in the state's daily Covid-19 cases.....
