Politics news in Bengaluru
The latest politics news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.
CM D.K. Shivakumar discusses election confidence and Yashwantharayagowda Patil's resignation
CM D.K. Shivakumar stated that the party is confident of winning four seats in the Vidhana Parishad election. Speaking to the media near the…
Clash between two MLAs from the same district in the Vidhana Soudha
A heated argument occurred between two MLAs from the same district of the ruling party inside the Vidhana Soudha. MLA S.N. Narayanaswamy and…
Absence of Officials in Legislative Council: Speaker Orders Suspension
The Speaker of the Legislative Council, Saleem Ahmed Taqitu, stated that officials who must attend the session should be suspended if they…
CM DK Shivakumar expresses confidence in winning all four seats in Legislative Council elections
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence that they will win all four seats in the Legislative Council elections. He stated that…
Bengaluru awaits elected corporators as constitutional deadlines pass
Bengaluru entered its seventh year without elected corporators as of September 11, 2026. The last elected Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike…
Bengaluru's democratic vacuum continues, with elections directed for December 2026
Bengaluru has been without elected corporators for six years, since the last BBMP council completed its term on September 10, 2020. The…
Political Debate in Vidhana Soudha: Ministers Exchange Remarks on State Economy and Welfare Schemes
During a discussion on drought in the Vidhana Soudha, Minister Rijwan Arshad questioned the appropriateness of discussing the BJP's…
Karnataka government seeks explanation from ADGP Chandra Sekhar over media remarks on family allegations
The state government has sought an explanation from ADGP Chandra Sekhar regarding his media comments on allegations concerning companies…
CM D.K. Shivakumar questions BJP leaders on how they categorize the poor and rich
During a discussion on the drought situation in the Vidhan Sabha, CM D.K. Shivakumar questioned BJP leaders. He asked them to explain how…
Minister K. M. Shivalingegowda clarifies that 'respect' does not mean 'bribe'
Excise Minister K. M. Shivalingegowda stated in Bengaluru that 'respect' does not mean 'bribe'. He clarified that his statement was about…
JDS questions government over mandatory linking of husband's Aadhaar for Gruha Lakshmi scheme
The opposition JDS questioned the government regarding the mandatory linking of the husband's Aadhaar for the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme. The…
Congress MLAs clash in Assembly; MLA Rupakalashashidhar leaves in tears
A clash occurred among ruling party MLAs in the Assembly. MLA Rupakalashashidhar confronted MLAs Narayanaswamy (Bangarapatte MLA) and…
Former CM Siddaramaiah demands action against Jnanesh Kumar over Election Commission developments
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the Election Commission's developments, stating that 'developments emerging from the…
Shiva Lingegowda clarifies: 'I did not say to give money, only to behave respectfully'
Minister Shiva Lingegowda clarified that he had only advised people to behave respectfully with officials, not to give money. Speaking at a…
CM DK Shivakumar clarifies Yashwanthrayagouda Patil's resignation was a decision for farmers
CM DK Shivakumar stated in the Vidhan Sabha that Yashwanthrayagouda Patil's resignation was not of a different nature. He clarified that he…
B.K. Hariprasad claims Rahul Gandhi's warnings on voter lists are true, citing EC officials' objections
B.K. Hariprasad stated that the Election Commission of India (ECI) officials Sukhrbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected to decisions…
Speaker clarifies Yashwantharayagowda Patil's resignation status amid uproar in the assembly
The Speaker clarified that Yashwantharayagowda Patil's resignation was not accepted as per rules. The clarification came amid an uproar in…
Minister Shivlingegowda clarifies: I never asked for money, only asked to treat officials respectfully
Minister K.M. Shivlingegowda clarified allegations that he had demanded bribes. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, he stated that…
Congress members' absence at Ananth Nag's felicitation proposal irks BJP
The BJP was irked when a proposal to felicitate actor Ananth Nag, who is the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, was presented. BJP…
CAG Report Highlights Financial Irregularities and Delays in Bengaluru's Key Departments
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has exposed serious lapses, delays, and lack of financial discipline in various departments…
