The Karnataka government has defended its move to increase fuel prices, saying it needs money to fund the Congress party’s election “guarantees” and development in the state. “We need money for Guarantees and development, hence there has been an increase in fuel prices,” State Minister for Commerce and Industries MB Patil reportedly said. He, however, …
Jagadish Shettar re-joined the BJP yesterday in Delhi. Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who switched back to the BJP from the Congress yesterday, on Friday refuted claims that BJP promised him a ticket for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The INDIA alliance, comprising his previous party Congress, will not work in Karnataka, he …
Last Updated: January 25, 2024, 13:54 IST Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar along with JP Nadda and BS Yediyurappa. (ANI) Shettar belongs to the politically influential Lingayat community. He had left the BJP over denial of ticket. Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined the Congress last year before Karnataka assembly election, rejoined the …
The appointment had been pending since the BJP’s loss in the state assembly elections. Hubbali: After the Bharatiya Janata Party appointed BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa as Karnataka state chief, Congress leader Jagadish Shettar the people need to wait and see the consequence of BJP’s decision. After being appointed as Karnataka BJP president, BY Vijayendra thanked Prime …