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Siddaramaiah Calls for Probe Into Karnataka Sting Operation Controversy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for an investigation into an alleged sting operation controversy involving state ministers and bureaucrats. The dispute intensified after Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy questioned why the government had not ordered a formal probe into Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar's claims that a Union minister and a BJP leader were behind operations targeting ministers. The allegations remain disputed.
Dhruv Rathee Joins CJP Stir Against CEC; ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ Chants Heard at Bengaluru Protest
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee joined a Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Actor Prakash Raj and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also participated, while protesters raised slogans demanding the CEC’s resignation. Rathee said he was not at the protest for “regime change” and questioned the transparency and accountability of the electoral-roll revision process. Hindustan Times
Karnataka Drought May Affect GST Revenue, Says Deputy CM G Parameshwara
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has warned that the severe drought and resulting crop losses could affect the state's GST collection. He estimated the economic impact at around ₹46,000 crore and said Karnataka has sought approximately ₹10,000–11,000 crore in drought relief from the Centre.
C T Ravi Claims Hindu Voters Are Being Removed From Electoral Rolls, Calls for Scrutiny
BJP MLC C T Ravi has claimed that Hindu voters are being removed from electoral rolls in large numbers in the Chikkamagaluru constituency. Ravi cited figures alleging that around 32,000 of approximately 37,000 deleted names belonged to Hindu voters, but he did not provide documentary evidence supporting those figures. The claims require verification from official electoral records.
Kumaraswamy Questions How Land Allegedly Linked to Shivakumar's Family Was Purchased After Project Notification
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has raised questions over land transactions allegedly involving Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and his family near the NICE Road project in Bengaluru. Kumaraswamy questioned how land reportedly notified for a project could subsequently be purchased and how necessary clearances were obtained. Shivakumar has previously denied wrongdoing regarding his assets and land holdings.
Mere Filing of Legal Proceedings by Spouse Does Not Amount to Mental Cruelty: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has examined whether legal proceedings initiated by one spouse against another can, by themselves, amount to mental cruelty in a matrimonial dispute. The legal principle requires the circumstances and nature of the proceedings to be considered rather than treating the mere filing of a case as automatic proof of cruelty.
Form 7 Row Escalates as BJP Questions Shivakumar's Intervention in Karnataka
The BJP has challenged Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's intervention in the Form 7 controversy, arguing that the validity of voter-deletion applications should be determined through the established electoral process. The dispute has grown amid allegations of bulk submissions, police cases and demands for action from both sides.
Yediyurappa Warns of Statewide Protest Over FIRs Against BJP Workers in Karnataka
Senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa has warned of statewide protests if BJP workers face continued legal action or harassment over Form 7 objections filed during Karnataka's electoral-roll revision. BJP leaders have urged the police to deal with the cases according to law and have challenged the manner in which FIRs are being registered.
Election Commission Orders Probe Into Form 7 Voter Deletion Claims in Karnataka
The Election Commission has directed authorities to examine complaints concerning Form 7 applications submitted during Karnataka's ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has alleged that bulk applications were being used to seek deletion of eligible voters, while the matter has triggered a wider political dispute over the electoral-roll revision process.
Karnataka KPSC Recruitment Scam: T Prakash Withdraws Bail Pleas, HC Rejects Suspended Chairman's Plea
Retired KPSC assistant secretary T Prakash, who is under investigation in connection with alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment, withdrew two anticipatory bail applications, even as the Karnataka High Court separately dismissed a bail plea filed by suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar in the veterinary officer recruitment scam case.
Karnataka SIR: BJP Delegation Meets DGP Over Form 7 FIRs, Yediyurappa Warns of Statewide Agitation
A BJP delegation led by former chief minister B S Yediyurappa met Karnataka DGP-IGP M A Saleem demanding withdrawal of FIRs registered against party workers over Form 7 applications filed during the Special Intensive Revision, warning of a statewide agitation if the cases continue.
Karnataka CM's Sit-In Protest Outside CEO's Office in Bengaluru Over Alleged Deletion of 4.5 Lakh Voters, Demands FIR
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Bengaluru on Thursday, demanding an FIR over alleged "electoral fraud" during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls.
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