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PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

Chalavadi Narayana Swamy suggests CM Dikeshwarar should handle MLA house fire

Opposition leader in the Vidhana Parishad, Chalavadi Narayana Swamy, advised CM Dikeshwarar to handle the MLA house fire. He responded to…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

DK Shivakumar alleges Election Commission is BJP's puppet; demands CBI intervention

At a protest gathering in Bengaluru's Freedom Park, DK Shivakumar addressed the crowd. He alleged that the Election Commission is a puppet…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

KPCC organizes large protest in Bengaluru demanding CEC Jnanesh Kumar's resignation

A large protest was held in Bengaluru by KPCC demanding the resignation of CEC Jnanesh Kumar. Key Congress leaders, including CM Dikke…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

BJP criticizes Congress over remarks on PM Modi's participation in 'Bhajan' program

The BJP has criticized Congress minister Priyank Kharge for his remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in a 'Bhajan'…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

HD Kumaraswamy asks Election Commission to clarify internal disagreements

Addressing the media in Bengaluru, HD Kumaraswamy stated that the Election Commission should clarify the source of internal disagreements.…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

B.R. Patil criticizes Congress government over unfulfilled promises

Congress MLA B.R. Patil expressed strong dissatisfaction with the state government over unfulfilled promises made during the election. He…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

Data discrepancy revealed in Karnataka SIR data regarding voter deletions

Data shared by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise revealed…

PoliticsBengaluru26 September 2026

SIR: Not Democracy, Not Dictatorship: CM D.K. Shivakumar on misuse of political power

CM D.K. Shivakumar stated that while he has no objection to the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list, using SIR for political…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

BJP allegedly filed application to delete Muslim voters' names: Khandre

Speaking with the election officer in Bengaluru, Rural Development Minister and MLA Ishwara Khandre stated that he has instructed a…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Opposition Leader alleges Finance Department letter leak was orchestrated by DK Shivakumar

At a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha, opposition leader R. Ashoka alleged that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar intentionally leaked a…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai criticizes government's financial management in Bengaluru

Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai criticized the government's financial management in Bengaluru. He stated that the Finance…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Teachers should be freed from SIR duties, Election Commission lacks humanity: Madhu Bangarappa

Speaking at the Bengaluru District Collector's office, Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa stated that assigning…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Four transport corporations face ₹8,000 crore loss; Minister highlights financial distress in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Bairathi Suresh stated that the four state transport corporations are facing a loss of ₹8,000 crore due to four…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

MLA S. Suresh Kumar criticizes CM D.K. Shivakumar's remarks on MLAs' marriages

MLA S. Suresh Kumar criticized CM D.K. Shivakumar's remarks made in the Vidhana Soudha regarding MLAs having 'two or three marriages' and…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Priyank Kharge criticizes BJP, questioning the Election Commission's role

Priyank Kharge criticized the BJP, questioning the Election Commission's role. Responding on X, he questioned the BJP, asking, 'Is the…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Minister Priyank Kharge questions BJP on Election Commission's autonomy, asks about Jnanesh Kumar's whereabouts

Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the BJP on the autonomy of the Election Commission, asking if it is the BJP's 'Election Morcha'. He…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

DCM Parmeshwar addresses opposition claims on drought relief in Bengaluru

Addressing opposition claims in Bengaluru, DCM Parmeshwar stated that opposition parties are politicizing the issue of drought relief. He…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar claims many MLAs who came to Bengaluru have had two marriages; list is available

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that many MLAs who came to Bengaluru have had two marriages. Speaking during a discussion on the…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

BJP's Basavaraja Horatti and Congress's Nagaraj Yadav exchange heated remarks in Vidhana Parishad over 'Guarantee' schemes

During the Thursday session in the Vidhana Parishad, BJP's Basavaraja Horatti stated that workers are unavailable in villages to cut cotton…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Protest held at Bengaluru's Freedom Park against atrocities against Dalit community

A protest was held at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday, led by the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samithi (Ambedkar Vada), condemning…