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The latest politics news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Traders seek more protest sites across Bengaluru

Traders are seeking more protest sites across Bengaluru. The issue of protest sites and the right to dissent was discussed by activists.

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

State government appoints SPP for Kumaraswamy case amid sting operation allegations

The state government appointed Ashok N. Nayak as the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for the case against Kumaraswamy. This relates to the…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

High Court extends stay on investigation into voter list deletion allegations

The High Court heard a writ petition filed by G.S. Vasantalakshmi and R. Deepak Singh, concerning allegations that 99% of Form 7…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

JDS worker detained in Bengaluru; Kumaraswamy questions police action

Former CM Siddaramaiah filed a complaint with Bengaluru police regarding the sting operation. Following this, CBI reportedly detained a JDS…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Karave demands cancellation of Sonu Nigam's concert in Bengaluru, citing controversial remarks

The Karnataka Raksha Vedike (Karave) has submitted an official representation to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, demanding that Sonu…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

R. Ashok alleges Congress orchestrated sting operation if no FIR is filed

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, R. Ashok stated that if an FIR is not filed regarding the sting operation, it confirms that Congress…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Allegations of monthly bribes to RTO officials from Kerala-registered buses surfaced in Bengaluru

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association has alleged that Kerala-registered tourist buses are paying monthly bribes…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

CM Siddaramaiah to investigate sting operation allegations: Belur Gopalakrishna

Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will investigate the allegations of a sting operation. Speaking at…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Minister Chaluvarayanaswamy questions HDK's history, stating it is not applicable to Siddaramaiah

Responding to the controversy surrounding the sting operation in state politics, Water Resources Minister Chaluvarayanaswamy questioned the…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Priyank Kharge urges central minister Prahlad Joshi and BJP MP to resolve sugarcane growers' issues

At Bengaluru, Congress leader Priyank Kharge urged central minister Prahlad Joshi and BJP MP to resolve the issues faced by sugarcane…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

CT Ravi alleges Congress is behind 'Sting' operation, calls for CBI probe

Former minister CT Ravi stated that the director and producers behind the 'Sting' operation are Congress members. He also demanded that the…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Priyank Kharge warns HD Kumaraswamy to speak carefully, denies CBI or SIT probe into 'Sting Operation'

Priyank Kharge strongly reacted to HD Kumaraswamy's statement that Congress members left to politically end Siddaramaiah. Kharge warned him…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar clarifies incident; Deputy CM speaks on security challenges in Bengaluru

CM D.K. Shivakumar stated that Rahul Gandhi did not push him during the protest rally in Delhi. He clarified that Rahul Gandhi expressed…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru lawyers protest against alleged misuse of voter list revision process

Bengaluru lawyers protested at the High Court's Golden Gate on Tuesday, opposing the arrest of lawyers and students during a protest in…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Siddaramaiah claims innocence regarding 'disguise operation' video; demands CBI probe

AICC Working Committee member Siddaramaiah stated that he is completely innocent regarding the 'disguise operation' video. He stated that he…

PoliticsBommanahalli14 October 2026

JDS workers are the strength of the party: Tammappa

Former minister D.C. Tammappa spoke at a musical evening organized by villagers in Torebommanahalli on the occasion of Dasara festival. He…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

Protest held in Bengaluru against alleged assault on women

Members of Jagritha Karnataka and CPI(M) held a protest at the Swatantrya Udyana in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The protestors expressed anger…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

SC, ST Employees Association urges state government to pressure the Centre on reservation issues

The State Government SC, ST Employees Association demanded that the state government pressure the Centre on reservation issues. The…

PoliticsBengaluru14 October 2026

CM and Cabinet to discuss legal action on SC/ST reservation increase verdict

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara stated that the cabinet will discuss and decide on future legal steps, including appealing to the…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Anti-SIR activists vow to continue fight in Bengaluru

Anti-SIR activists emailed a memorandum to the CEO. The groups are demanding the restoration of electoral rolls as of January 2025.