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TopicB. S. Yediyurappa

Topic: B. S. Yediyurappa

Why Amit Shah’s visit to Karnataka shows just how much BJP needs Yediyurappa

A rally and the home minister in attendance—the BJP is celebrating the 83-year-old with full pomp to mark five decades in public life.

From marginalising Yediyurappa to expelling his main detractor, BJP has come full circle in Karnataka

BJP decided to expel MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal over his attacks on Yediyurappa & for defying high command’s orders. It also signals a strong warning to warring factions and dissenters.

Spree of show cause notices & now Karnataka MLA’s expulsion, BJP cracks down on party ‘indiscipline’

Party functionaries say show cause notices are meant to create ‘perception of discipline’, while others claim issuance of notice itself is a form of action.

Blowing up police stations to murders of MLAs, the life of slain Maoist commander Chalapathi

Born in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district, Chalapathi joined the Maoists sometime in the 1980s and first rose to become east division secretary of banned outfit around 2010.

Knives out for Yediyurappa & son, rebel group shakes up Karnataka BJP while top brass stays mum

At least 5 senior BJP legislators met at a resort in Belagavi Sunday. The rebels are now planning their own march to highlight alleged corruption in Valmiki development corporation.

Trouble in alliance as BJP eyes JD(S) bastions in Karnataka MLC polls in its bid to ‘conquer the south’

The sticking point is the Karnataka South Teachers, where the BJP and the JD (S) have fielded their own candidates. The tug-of-war comes at a turbulent time for the JD(S).

Shah’s stern message as rebellion brews in Karnataka BJP — ‘rally behind Modi or face consequences’ 

Ticket distribution has caused dissent in at least nine seats. However, BJP’s central leadership has given dissidents two choices — fall in line or face consequences

Ticket denials trigger ‘proxy war’ in Karnataka BJP. Eshwarappa leads charge against Yediyurappa

Dissent boils over as leaders accuse Yediyurappa of favouring his family & circle for tickets. KS Eshwarappa says he will stand as Independent against ex-CM's son in Shivamogga.

‘Softened global inflation’ – a call for party? & ‘artichoke’ – Delhi’s new art gallery

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

BJP gifted khadi vouchers to office employees on Diwali. Nobody was impressed

Back in Karnataka, the BJP rekindles family ties by appointing BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra as party state president.

On Camera

Why Modi blinked first in the student protest

Friends who would never be seen dead at a political event turned up at Jantar Mantar with their kids. Here's what broke the rules of dissent under Modi.

Beyond the gold coin: What Vijay govt’s maiden Tamil Nadu budget really spends on

Beyond the symbolism of welfare announcements, the numbers show a government betting on administrative efficiency and growth to manage a mounting debt burden.

Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan flags white labelling in defence. What is it & why it undermines ‘aatmanirbharta’

Remarks come at a time when govt has dramatically increased procurement from Indian industry, with private companies, start-ups emerging as major suppliers to armed forces.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.