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The petitioner had reportedly objected to the MLAs and Ministers taking the oath of office in the name of voters or other persons, instead of taking it either in the name of God or by saying they "solemnly affirm."

Former Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai criticized the governments focus on power struggles rather than state development. He highlighted inadequate relief for drought-hit farmers, claiming only 1% of the sought-after funds were released. Allegations included unfulfilled promises of compensation, blaming bureaucratic hurdles. Bommai accused leaders of prioritizing political positions over public welfare, targeting the Congress governments failed schemes and economic distress. He also referenced inte...

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor backed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday regarding his remarks about the Karnataka government celebrating the consecration of the Ram temple at Ayodhya across the state.

BJP MP Umesh Jadhav recently got stuck in an elevator during his visit to Bengaluru to attend a party meeting at Jagannath Bhavan in Malleswaram. As the MP and his associates were heading out, a power cut and technical failure left them stranded in the elevator for about half an hour. Technicians had to be summoned to rescue the MP from the confined space.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar defended his governments decision to celebrate the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, stating "ultimately we all are Hindus." He emphasised that religious symbols are public property and criticizes the BJP for selectively inviting leaders to the event. The Ram Mandir consecration is scheduled for January 22, with PM Narendra Modi in attendance.

Ayodhya is getting decked up for the 'pran pratishtha' at the grand Ram temple being built there, which will take place on January 22 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Second dinner meeting of several senior ministers, hosted by Jarkiholi, is seen as part of a Congress section’s strategy to keep Shivakumar in check

Speaking to reporters after the ‘Government at Your Doorstep’ grievance redressal programme at RBANMS High School grounds, he said, “There are many appeals during the grievance redressal meetings requesting more time for payment of property tax and penalties. There are also many plaints seeking to ease property tax payment processes. The government would amend the rules after discussing it with the officials.”

As the date for the grand consecration at Ayodhya's Ram Temple draws near, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that neither he nor the Chief Minister have received the invite to the ceremony on January 22.

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar is the only deputy CM the Cabinet currently has, though a few senior leaders have often expressed a desire to become CM or Dy CM.