The final choice will be made after two observers, BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, visit the state and hold a meeting with MLAs.
BJP faces multiple challenges as it looks to replace Yediyurappa, a Lingayat strongman credited with ensuring the party’s first-ever govt in the south.
The show of strength will likely help Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa increase his bargaining power over the choice of his successor and 'ensure a good deal for his son'.
The Karnataka CM sidestepped reporters' questions on speculations about leadership change in the state and said he would share the details of the meeting Saturday.
The Mekedatu reservoir project is proposed to be built at a deep gorge situated at the confluence of river Cauvery and its tributary Arkavathi in Karnataka’s Ramanagara.
BJP state in-charge Arun Singh has ruled out any change in leadership after review meetings with ministers and over 50 MLAs. But dissidents keep up pressure on high command.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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