Congress In Karnataka

Congress Shares Photos Of Karnataka Minister With Drugs Case Accused

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 15, 2020

Sharing pictures of Revenue Minister R Ashoka with an accused in a drugs case, the Congress in Karnataka said there is a need for leaders from the ruling BJP, who are making allegations against those from other parties, to face the inquiry first.

Congress's DK Shivakumar Takes Charge As Karnataka Chief In Virtual Rally

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday July 2, 2020

The Congress in Karnataka has a new chief - DK Shivakumar, the party's high-profile troubleshooter in the state. The seven-time MLA formally took charge as the president of the state unit, KPCC, on Thursday morning at a virtual rally for which the BJP-ruled state government had denied permission thrice.

Karnataka Congress's "Bengal Election Year" Taunt Over PM Modi's Cyclone Visit

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday May 22, 2020

The Congress in Karnataka has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal today to assess the impact of Cyclone Amphan as "double standards", pointing out that he did not visit Karnataka during the flood in the southern state last year that left over 90 people dead.

"To Protect Democracy": Congress, JDS May Tie-Up After Karnataka Bypolls

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 1, 2019

Sounding upbeat after forming a coalition government in Maharashtra, the Congress in Karnataka on Sunday made it clear that it was not averse to joining hands with JD(S) once again in case the ruling BJP fails to garner required number of seats to be in the majority after December 5 bypolls.

Supreme Court Judgement Lesson To Karnataka MLAs: Siddaramaiah

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 13, 2019

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict on the disqualified MLAs, the Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday said it proves the BJP-led government in the state was "illegal" and sought its dismissal.

State-Wide Protests By Congress From November 4 On Economic Slowdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 4, 2019

Congress in Karnataka on Sunday said it would organise state-wide protests from November 4 to 14 on the economic situation in the country, which it described as being "in an ICU" as it accused the Modi government of pushing the country towards a ''financial emergency.''

Congress Protests In Bengaluru Against Karnataka BJP On Flood Relief

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday August 29, 2019

The Congress in Karnataka today protested at the Maurya Circle in Bengaluru against what they said was inadequate flood relief work being carried out by the BJP government in the state and the ongoing wait for relief from the centre.

Congress Rebel Who Raised Karnataka Coalition's Hopes Flies To Mumbai

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Maya Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday July 14, 2019

One of the rebel lawmakers of the Congress in Karnataka, who on Saturday raised hopes for the troubled Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition by hinting he may take back his resignation, was today seen in Mumbai, creating a buzz on his next move.

Congress Scores Over BJP In Karnataka Local Polls

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 3, 2019

Maintaining its lead through the vote count, the Congress has won 562 seats in Karnataka's 63 urban local bodies, leaving behind the BJP with 406 and the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) 202, according to a senior poll official in Bengaluru today.

"Firm On Discipline": Karnataka Congress Troubleshooter Amid Rebellion

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday May 29, 2019

The Congress in Karnataka is trying to keep its flock together in the wake of disappointing Lok Sabha election results and friction between the party and its partner in the ruling coalition, the Janata Dal (Secular). The Congress's state in-charge is in Bengaluru to meet party leaders and this evening, a crucial meeting of Congress's legislators wi...

Elections 2019: National, Not State Polls, Alliance Continues, Says Congress In Karnataka

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday May 24, 2019

The ruling coalition in Karnataka stands firm, the Congress declared today after an emergency meeting held to discuss the situation in the state following the BJP's stupendous victory in the national elections.

HD Kumaraswamy To Campaign For Congress In Karnataka Assembly Bypolls

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

Ending speculation about his participation in campaigning, amid strains in the ruling Congress-JD(S) government, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy will canvass for Congress candidates in Kundgol and Chincholi assembly by-polls on May 13 and 14.

How It Became HD Deve Gowda vs Ally Congress In Karnataka's Tumakuru

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday March 25, 2019

Janata Dal Secular leader patriarch HD Deve Gowda, today filed his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections from Tumakuru in southern Karnataka.

Karnataka Congress Disappointed By No Bharat Ratna For Seer

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Saturday January 26, 2019

The Congress in Karnataka has expressed disappointment over the omission of late Dr Shivakumara Swami, the seer who headed the Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Karnataka's Tumakuru, from the list of those awarded Bharat Ratna on Friday evening.

In Congress vs Congress In Karnataka, A Black Eye, FIR And Punishment

India News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday January 21, 2019

A Congress lawmaker in Karnataka has accused his colleague of assaulting him during their stay at a resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Anand Singh was allegedly thrashed, abused and threatened by JN Ganesh on Saturday evening. Mr Ganesh has been suspended till an inquiry by the Congress Committee headed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Param...