The JDU, in order to divide JDS votes, is likely to field Chethankumar Lingadahalli who hails from the Kunchitiga Vokkaliga community. Yediyurappa also held a discussion with BJP National General Secretary B L Santosh. The chief minister, who is in the national capital on a three-day tour, dismissed such reports that emerged after JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy recently met him to discuss "development-related works". AI: A game-changer for financial inclusion, Ram Vilas Paswan passes away, leaves a void that can never be filled, says PM Modi, Good news for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims! He later met Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and urged the government to declare Upper Krishna Project Stage-III and Upper Bhadra Project as National Projects, the statement said.

Dismissing speculation of Janata Dal (Secular) joining the state government or extending any support, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said these are all just speculations. He is not interfering in the functioning of the government. With two assembly segments and four legislative council constituencies set to go for polls in weeks in Karnataka, major political parties got into election mode on Thursday with the ruling BJP holding a meeting and the JDS announcing its nominees for the upper house seats. Yeddyurappa withdrew four names from this list later in the day without giving any reason after the protest was raised. Your email address will not be published. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks.

Many leaders who have left the Congress-JDS are also looking forward to the ministerial berth.There is speculation that Yeddyurappa is considering expanding his cabinet in August and that he will have to manage those who are seeking a ministerial berth. He said he would discuss the expansion of the Cabinet with party president J P Nadda later during the day. Stakes will be high for the ruling BJP and Opposition Congress and JDS in the November 3 byelections to two assembly segments in Karnataka, announced … But, many MLAs openly expressed their unhappiness in front of the media. Katil has appointed four general secretaries, ten state secretaries, two treasurers, etc. TUMAKURU: With the EC announcing dates for bypolls, political activities have intensified in Sira.

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With two assembly segments and four legislative council constituencies set to go for polls in weeks in Karnataka, major political parties got into election mode on Thursday with the ruling BJP holding a meeting and the JDS announcing its nominees for the upper house seats. On Sunday, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa had, in anticipation of the bypoll notification, announced his government’s intent to set up a Golla Development Board, to appeal to the Golla community, that has a considerable presence in Sira. DH Toon | Farm bills to rob government's vote bank? Indian Railways to resume Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express soon, Vedanta delisting: 73.76 crore shares tendered; another 60 crore needed on Friday to delist firm, Loan moratorium: Going any further from relief announced would be detrimental to economy, Centre tells SC, COVID recovery rate rises to 93.87 per cent in Bihar, Trump, still facing health questions, holds first public event since COVID-19 diagnosis, 'RBI was as dovish as it could be without cutting rates; MPC likely to hold rates in December policy', Panels on new curriculum and education board of Delhi will submit reports by next month: Sisodia, Navratri 2020 in Gujarat: State issues SOP for upcoming festive season amid coronavirus pandemic, World Mental Health Day: As India’s Covid-19 lockdown ends, a mental health crisis is looming, Vande Bharat Mission Phase VII: More than 17 lakh Indians stranded overseas brought back till date, Agri-commodities export jumps 43% to Rs 53,626 cr during April-September 2020 from year-ago period, DU First Cut off List 2020: Delhi University colleges release first cut off list — check details, Copyright ©

Yediyurappa's son and state BJP Vice President B Y Vijayendra, who played a key role in winning K R Pet, will be camping in the Sira constituency, party sources said. Topper Marcus Rashford joined by Manchester United teammate, Tottenham captain, IPL stats & records: Nicholas Pooran's 17-ball fifty isn't IPL's fastest! “We should not get divided over Golla and Kadugolla as our caste certificate mentions it only as Golla,” remarked Srinivas. We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve user experience.