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The latest politics news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar protests, alleging systematic deletion of voters using Form-7

CM D.K. Shivakumar made serious allegations against the Election Commission's SIR process. He alleged that voters were systematically…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar and Ministers protest outside CEO office over alleged electoral fraud

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and ministers staged a protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office. They alleged a conspiracy to…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM demands action against alleged filing of illegal forms by BJP workers in Chief Electoral Officer's office

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar accused BJP workers of submitting illegal forms, alleging they are targeting Dalit, itinerant, and Muslim…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy criticizes Vidhana Parishat for 'Urdu' celebrations at Vidhana Soudha steps

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated that 'Urdu' has come to the steps of Vidhana Soudha, which should be confined to schools.…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Former MLA accuses Minister of grabbing 36 acres of government land in Bengaluru

Former MLA A. Manjunath accused Minister Balakrishna of grabbing 36 acres of government land in Tavarekere Kurubahalli by creating fake…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Contractors must bear the delay in government payment release: Priyank Kharge

Minister Priyank Kharge stated that contractors must bear the delay in the release of government funds. He addressed allegations that MLAs…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

JDS alleges corruption, demanding Oscar award for Balakrishna

JDS accused HD Kumaraswamy of not carving 'banana' but rather digging up the roots of corruption. The party questioned the political loyalty…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Contractors' Association warns state government over pending bills, alleges corruption

The State Contractors' Association warned the state government that if pending bills for ongoing works are not released by the end of…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

State Contractors Association alleges 75% commission in current government, demands release of ₹38,000 crore backlog

The State Contractors Association alleged that 75% of MLAs are demanding commissions, stating the percentage has increased compared to the…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Protest held in Bengaluru demanding cancellation of case against Punith Kerehalli

The Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samithi held a protest in Bengaluru on Wednesday, demanding the immediate release of Punith Kerehalli. The…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Protests over alleged removal of 7 lakh voters from electoral rolls in Bengaluru

At a meeting organized by the SIR Opponent Coalition and Voter Vigilance Committee in Bengaluru on Wednesday, actor Prakash Raj alleged that…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

JD(S) names leaders as caretakers for teachers' constituency election in Bengaluru

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has appointed JD(S) leaders as caretakers for the teachers' constituency election across Bengaluru city,…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

BC Balakrishna accuses HD Kumaraswamy of '3B' activities, alleging political blackmail

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Bengaluru, Urban Development Minister H.C. Balakrishna stated that allegations made by Union Minister…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

State Contractors' Association warns of exposing names of MLAs who allegedly received bribes

The State Contractors' Association warned that if the state government does not release the pending ₹38,000 crore bills by the end of…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Priyank Kharge questions Yadigyarappa and Bommai on approving works without funds

Speaking to reporters, Congress leader Priyank Kharge questioned how Yadigyarappa and Bommai approved works without funds. He stated that…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Vatalakal Nagraj announces 'buffalo procession' against corrupt processions

Vatalakal Nagraj stated that the processions by BJP, JD(S), and Congress are 'processions of the corrupt.' He announced that a 'buffalo…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Priyank Kharge retorts to HDK over NICE project allegations

Congress leader Priyank Kharge retorted to Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy regarding allegations concerning the NICE project. Speaking to…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

R. Ashok alleges state government failed to meet farmers' demands, threatens to take issue to Janata Court

In Bengaluru, R. Ashok alleged that the state government failed to implement the demands put forth by the opposition BJP for farmers…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Balakrishna attacks H.D. Kumaraswamy, calling him a 'hafta vasooli giraki'

In a statement, MLA Balakrishna launched an attack on H.D. Kumaraswamy, accusing him of being a 'hafta vasooli giraki'. Balakrishna…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Contractors warn of releasing commission records if pending bills are not paid by November

The Karnataka State Contractors' Association stated that 1.5 lakh contractors are struggling due to pending bill payments over the last four…