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The latest politics news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Allegations of Irregularities in Vice-Chancellor Appointments Raised in Bengaluru

Former Chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission, C.S. Dwarakanath, alleged that the process for appointing university…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

NCST Chairman recommends forming separate development commission for STs in Karnataka

At a press conference in Bengaluru, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Chairman Antar Singh Arya stated that the state government…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

D.K. Shivakumar criticizes BJP members in Vidhana Parishatra over time wastage and personal choices

In the Vidhana Parishatra, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar criticized BJP members, stating that they wasted time and that the discussion on…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Opposition leader R. Ashoka criticizes government over farmer compensation in Bengaluru

In the Vidhana Soudha, opposition leader R. Ashoka demanded that the state government must save the lives of farmers by providing a minimum…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

Rs 2,900 crore allocated for 318 projects, says Khandre on VIBG scheme

Rural Development Minister Eshwar Khandre stated that 1.60 crore man-days are being created in the state under the VIBG scheme. He added…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

N.A. Harris elected president of Karnataka Minority MLAs Forum

N.A. Harris, MLA from Shantinagar and Chairman of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), was elected as the president of the Karnataka…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

3 lakh people wrongly submitted Form 8 in BBMP area, says District Election Officer

The District Election Officer stated that approximately three lakh people wrongly submitted Form 8 in the BBMP area, even though they are…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

BJP MLA's letter to Election Commission to remove 2,598 names from voter list

CPCC President B.K. Hariprasad demanded strict action against those attempting to remove 2,598 names from the voter list belonging to the…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Voter list revision: Eligible voters must submit Form-6 if name is missing

Bengaluru City District Election Officers and Chief Commissioners Maheshwar Rao advised that eligible voters must submit Form-6 if their…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Siddaramaiah to star as 'Chief Minister' in new film

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is making his debut in a full-fledged film, starring as the 'Chief Minister'. The new film, under Rajesh…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Former cricketer Mohammed Azuruddin meets former CM Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru

Former Telangana Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azuruddin met former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on September 24. During…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

B.K. Hariprasad releases documents against BJP MLA over voter list deletion

B.K. Hariprasad stated that BJP MLA Abhay Patil wrote a letter to the Election Commission to delete voter names. He alleged that 2,500 names…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

MLC demands halting 'Gruhalakshmi' scheme for water projects

Congress MLC Tippanna Kamakanoor publicly criticized the 'Gruhalakshmi' scheme, demanding that the state government halt the scheme for one…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

BJP leader accuses DK Shivakumar government of prioritizing real estate over farmers' welfare

BJP lawmaker V Sunil Kumar accused the DK Shivakumar administration of prioritizing real estate over farmers' welfare during a debate on the…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

CM D K Shivakumar on Karnataka's aid and financial records

Addressing the media near Sadashivanagar residence, CM D K Shivakumar stated that providing aid to Karnataka is the duty of the Prime…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Finance Department's advice is not a political matter; BJP should protest: DK Shivakumar

Responding to the BJP's protest regarding the Finance Department's advice on the state's financial constraints, Chief Minister D.K.…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

R. Ashoka questions Congress government over lack of shoes and bags for 23,000 poor students in Bengaluru schools

R. Ashoka questioned the Congress government on its alleged neglect of poor students and temporary teachers in Bengaluru government schools.…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

VTU rejects state government's request for 250 crore rupees from its treasury

The state government requested 250 crore rupees from VTU's treasury for the development of University Worldೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ College of Engineering…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Debate over five guarantee schemes: BJP MLA Siddu Savadi demands stopping schemes and providing electricity to farmers

During a discussion on drought, a heated argument took place between BJP MLA Siddu Savadi and Cooperation Minister Lakshmana Savadi…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Ex-Speaker Basavaraja Horatti questions ministers' attendance and note-taking during special session on drought

During a special session discussion on drought, former Vidhana Parishad Speaker Basavaraja Horatti questioned the ministers' attendance and…