74-year-old has rarely stayed out of the news, although not always for right reasons. JD(S) leader was expelled by party patriarch for ‘anti-party activities’.
Governor R.N. Ravi had returned 10 of 12 bills awaiting his assent Monday. They include amendments that would dilute his power as chancellor of state universities.
Former deputy CM R. Ashoka's election comes week after Yediyurappa's son, B.Y. Vijayendra, was appointed BJP state unit chief. Post of opposition leader had lain vacant for 6 months.
Bhujbal questioned granting of OBC certificates to Marathas & criticised ministers and judges for pleading before Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil to end his indefinite fast.
Karnataka's ruling party has been relentlessly targeting the JD(S) state chief and former CM ever since he was booked for lighting up his home using 'stolen electricity' on Diwali.
MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra sparked controversy when he said if any party other than the BJP wins the election, there will be celebrations in Pakistan.
In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.
New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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