BJP alleges appeasement politics and poor law and order maintenance in Karnataka, specifically citing the government’s response to a recent student murder. The BJP claims to have fulfilled all 295 elements of its 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto.
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Ajay Singh, MLA of Jewargi and chairperson of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), has denounced the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its alleged injustice towards southern states in tax devolution. Singh claims that BJP-led governments are denying these states their due share, leading them to approach the Supreme Court for resolution. He also highlights the Union government’s delayed response to drought relief in Karnataka, accusing the BJP of being anti-farmer.
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa has been expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for six years for violating party discipline. Eshwarappa had filed Lok Sabha elections 2024 nominations as an Independent candidate from Shivamogga, against his own party’s sitting MP BY Raghavendra, who is also the state unit president of the BJP. In a letter to Eshwarappa, the BJP state disciplinary committee president, Lingaraj Patil, said, “Ignoring the orders of the party, you are contesting as a rebel candidate from Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency, causing embarrassment to the party. This is violation of party discipline…so, from the party for six years, with immediate effect.”
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences to Niranjan Hiremath, a Congress corporator whose 23-year-old daughter Neha was stabbed to death inside her college campus in Hubballi. The accused, Fayaz, has been arrested.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was presented with a garland made entirely of free bus tickets by a first-year law student named MA Jayashree during an election campaign in Arasikere. Jayashree expressed her gratitude for the state government’s Shakti scheme, which provides free travel to women on government buses. She had been saving all of her free tickets with the intention of making a garland for the Chief Minister.
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.