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The latest politics news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Karnataka High Court declares sections of SC/ST reservation act unconstitutional

The Karnataka High Court declared sections 3 and 4 of the SC/ST Reservation Act, 2022, unconstitutional. The court ruled that the state…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

JDS and BJP alliance begin preparations for local body elections; HDK holds key meeting

JDS and BJP alliance started preparations for the upcoming local body elections. JDS State President and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Why are 80 files related to 27 wards' works held by the Minister for the last two months? NR Ramesh

N.R. Ramesh questioned why 80 files related to works in 27 wards are being held by the Bengaluru Urban Development Minister for the last two…

PoliticsVidhana Soudha13 October 2026

Government lacks funds for farmer compensation, says Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Addressing a gathering in Nelamangala, JDS State Youth Unit President Nikhil Kumaraswamy stated that the government lacks funds to…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Demand for resignation of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoyizam

Former Legislative Council member Bharati Shetty demanded the resignation of Congress MP Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoyizam, who faces…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Minister Satish Jarakiholgi states unity on 'Ahinda' issues in Bengaluru

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Monday, Minister Satish Jarakiholgi stated, 'We are not just united on Ahinda issues, but we are…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Kumaraswamy demands comprehensive investigation into 'Maruvesha operation'

Addressing the press, H.D. Kumaraswamy demanded a comprehensive investigation into the 'Maruvesha operation,' alleging it was conducted to…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

State government SC, ST Coordination Committee Chairman highlights need for end to social inequality and gender discrimination

At a press conference held at the MR.A College premises in Bengaluru, former Karnataka SC, ST Coordination Centre Chairman D.…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

33,547 voters found ineligible in Karnataka SIR; BBMP South saw 4,18214 notices

As part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, 33,547 voters in Karnataka were found ineligible. The draft rolls…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

High Court quashes criminal case against former MLA Sanjay Patil

The High Court has quashed the criminal case filed against former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil. The case was related to allegations of making…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Siddaramaiah approaches court over defamatory posts

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has approached the court, alleging the circulation of defamatory and defamatory posts and messages…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Former CM Siddaramaiah approaches court seeking injunction over fake 'sting operation' rumors

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reacted strongly to rumors circulating on social media regarding a fake 'sting operation'. He stated that…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Former CM Siddaramaiah launches book on Ram Manohar Lohia, recalls political history

Former CM Siddaramaiah launched the book 'Dr. Saheb,' written by writer and critic Dr. Nataraj Huliyar, on the life of Ram Manohar Lohia.…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Police crack down on anti-SIR protesters in Bengaluru, detain 100

Police cracked down on anti-SIR protesters in Bengaluru, detaining 100 individuals.

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Allegations of Government Officials Pressuring for Votes in Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency

The BJP and JDS delegations have filed a complaint with the State Chief Election Officer. They allege that education department officials…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

CT Ravi writes to CM Dikku Shivakumar demanding reservation for ex-Armed Forces and timely salary payment for contract workers

BJP MLA C.T. Ravi wrote a letter to Chief Minister Dikku Shivakumar demanding reservation in government jobs for ex-Armed Forces personnel…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

High Court cancels increased reservation percentages for SC/ST categories

The High Court has cancelled the increased reservation percentages for SC/ST categories. The court cancelled the government order that had…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

BJP Mahila Morcha members detained by police during protest over alleged sexual harassment of Congress MP

BJP Mahila Morcha members were detained by police on Monday during a protest at the KPCC office. The protest was held against Congress MP…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

BJP women's morcha protests against Manipura Congress MP and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam

BJP women members protested at the Cantonment Railway Station against Manipura Congress MP and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam. The protestors…

PoliticsBengaluru12 October 2026

Praveen Raveendran's Jail Transfer Gets Twist: Influential Person's Call Causes Vehicle to Return to Bengaluru

The process of transferring Praveen Raveendran from Parapana Agrahara Jail in Bengaluru to Hindalgaon Jail in Belagavi faced an unexpected…