Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel can be heard making the comments in a video clip that has gone viral. BJP leaders have distanced themselves from the remarks.
PM felicitates Karnataka ex-CM on his 80th birthday at inauguration of airport in Shivamogga. This was Modi's 5th visit since second week of January to poll-bound state.
In exclusive interview, Karnataka ex-CM talks about Congress strategy for assembly polls, his equation with Shivakumar, and why he believes Modi's popularity can't undo anti-incumbency.
BJP has asked Bommai to field BSY's younger son from Shikaripura. Its problem is two-pronged — bet on CM has not paid off & it does not have another mass leader in Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has struggled to manage voter expectations. Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure & graft charges against his government have added to his woes.
Sri Ram Sene plans to field candidates in 25 of 224 seats in this year's Karnataka assembly elections, with chief Pramod Muthalik planning to contest from Karkala in Udupi.
Govt intends to move the 2 dominant castes, so far part of 3A & 3B categories under OBC, to 2C & D, which will likely increase their quota in jobs & education by 'at least 2-3%'.
BJP's statement comes at a time when talks about leadership change in the Karnataka government has led to confusion among party workers, ahead of the crucial assembly elections.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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