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CM asked for resignation, will decide after discussing with oppn leaders: Karnataka LC chairman Basavaraj Horatti

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti received a resignation request from the Chief Minister. He will consult opposition leaders before making a final decision on the matter. Horatti stated that electing council chairman is the House's prerogative, not a party's high command. He mentioned that no chairman has resigned since…

The Economic Times

Got full info on cross-voters, won't be rattled: HD Kumaraswamy after JD(S) setback in Karnataka MLC polls

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy revealed knowledge of cross-voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. He stated the results were not unexpected and the party's focus is now on the 2028 Assembly elections. Kumaraswamy mentioned that the candidate was fielded to test MLAs. He also addressed the Bidadi township project controversy,…

The Economic Times

Karnataka MLC polls: Congress sweeps all five seats, says mandate backs government's policies

Congress achieved a significant win in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, securing all five seats. Leaders stated the results reflect strong support for the state government's policies and welfare guarantees. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar credited the victory to party unity. Randeep Singh Surjewala highlighted the landslide outcome, emphasizing it as…

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North East Graduates’ Constituency of Karnataka Legislative Council to go for polls on June 3

Elections for the North-East Graduates’ Constituency of Karnataka Legislative Council will be held on June 3, said Regional Commissioner (Kalaburagi Division) Krishna Bajpai, who would serve as the Returning Officer for the constituency.

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JD(S) leader Marithibbe Gowda resigns from Council membership

Marithibbe Gowda resigns from Karnataka Legislative Council citing personal reasons after consulting electorate and criticizing JD(S)-BJP alliance.

The Hindu

A 50-room hostel for Vemana Chair at KUD: H.K. Patil

Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil promised that a 50-room hotel would be built by the government for the Vemana Research Chair at Karnatak University.

The Hindu

B.R. Patil keen on contesting Lok Sabha polls from Bidar

Expressing his desire to play a role in national politics, the Chief Minister’s political advisor and former Deputy Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council B.R. Patil said he was willing to contest 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Bidar.

The Hindu

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Congress announces candidates for Council polls

Cong. releases list of candidates for 5 Karnataka Legislative Council seats; Ramoji Gowda, Chandrashekara B. Patil, Puttanna, K.K. Manjunath & D.T. Srinivas to contest. Term of 3 seats from Graduates' & 3 from Teachers' constituencies expiring in 2024 & 2026 respectively.

The Hindu

Play on Goruru’s works on Aug 24 and 25 in Mysuru

Niranthara Foundation presents "Goruru", a play based on works of Kannada writer Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar, at Mysuru's Kirurangamandira on Aug 24 & 25. Directed by Manjunath L. Badiger, the play introduces audience to Goruru's enchanting world, characters, experiences & daily routines. Despite challenges, residents of Goruru co-exist harmoniously & solve…

The Hindu

Religious conversions rampant in Karnataka, says govt; anti-conversion Bill being mulled

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday took up the "contentious" legislation against religious conversions for consideration and passage. The 'Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill' was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December last.

The Times of India

President’s rule should be imposed in Karnataka: Hariprasad

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council B.K. Hariprasad said that as elections were nearing in the State, the BJP has gone back to its old practice of creating unrest

The Hindu

‘Process of appointment of Lokayukta is underway,’ says Karnataka HC’s Chief Justice

A person who has held the office of a judge of the Supreme Court or that of the Chief Justice of a High Court can be appointed as Lokayukta as per the provisions of the Karnataka Lokayukta (KL) Act, 1984,

The Hindu

Horatti announces decision to join BJP

Chairman of Legislative Council said JDS leader Kumarswamy had consented to him leaving party

The Hindu

C.M. Ibrahim resigns from Karnataka legislative council, to join JD(S)

C.M. Ibrahim is a one-time close associate of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and a former Union minister who had been with the Congress since 2008

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Lobbying in BJP for Deputy Chairman’s post in Upper House

With election to the post of Deputy Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council scheduled to be held this legislature session starting from Monday, the BJP is witnessing lobbying from its senior members for the post.

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Karnataka Congress leader C. M. Ibrahim decides to leave party

He has been upset after being denied the post of Leader of Congress in Karnataka Legislative Council

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