Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed gratitude towards the Supreme Court after the Central government assured swift action on the state’s drought relief plea. The Centre informed the apex court that it would resolve the matter related to financial assistance within a week, by April 29th.
Former Karnataka BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, who was expelled from the party on Monday, announced his decision to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election as a non-party candidate. Eshwarappa expressed confidence in his victory and stated his intention to return to the BJP afterward. His expulsion came after he declared his intention to run as an independent candidate from Karnataka, which the BJP deemed as an embarrassment to the party.
The ‘Koti Vruksha Abhiyana’ has successfully planted 1.30 crore trees in Vijayapura, Karnataka. The ambitious initiative, led by Minister M.B. Patil, aims to restore the landscape and empower local farmers. The drive has resulted in the establishment of one of the largest urban forest plantations in the state, and has significantly increased the forest cover of the district. The success of the campaign is attributed to the collaboration between field workers, farmers, and NGOs, who have worked tirelessly to maintain the plant survival rate and promote sustainable farming practices.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed confidence in the party’s ability to win 15-20 seats out of 28 in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the people’s desire for change and the importance of addressing issues such as employment, inflation, and support for the poor. Kharge also criticized the BJP for focusing solely on winning elections rather than serving the country.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel of the BJP has expressed concern over the current state of affairs in Karnataka, alleging a rise in fear and anxiety since the Congress government came to power. Kateel has demanded a CBI probe into the Neha murder case in Hubballi and urged the government to provide compensation to her family.
The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. The decision came hours after the Election Commission’s deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday evening. Eshwarappa had been denied a ticket for his son in the Haveri Seat, and has since sought retribution by contesting against BJP candidate Raghavendra, the son of former CM BS Yediyurappa.
