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Janata Dal (Secular)
Election to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats announced
Elections for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats are scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Karnataka Governor asks Chief Minister to reconsider Vande Mataram rendition order
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has requested Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to withdraw a state order limiting the rendition of the national song Vande Mataram to two stanzas.
Advocate Files Complaint Against Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda
An advocate has filed a formal complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta regarding a statement made by Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda about paying bribes to officials.
Election Commission announces dates for Legislative Council polls
The Election Commission of India has announced the election schedule for two teachers' and two graduates' constituencies of the Karnataka Legislative Council.
B.K. Hariprasad remarks on Narendra Modi spark protest in Legislative Council
A heated debate occurred in the Karnataka Legislative Council following controversial comments made by B.K. Hariprasad about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shivakumar Defends Special Session, BJP Seeks Seven Days
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defends a three-day special session on the Kasturirangan report, while the BJP demands an extension.
JDS demands compensation of 15 thousand per acre for farmers
JDS leader K.T. Shanthakumar has demanded that the Karnataka government provide financial compensation of at least ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per acre to farmers affected by drought in Tiptur.
Janata Dal (Secular) demands declaration of drought-hit state
Janata Dal (Secular) members protest in Harapanahalli demanding the Karnataka government declare all taluks drought-hit.
JDS protests in Hangal demanding full drought declaration
JDS members protested in Hangal demanding the government declare the taluk as a fully drought-hit region.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy to contest from Ramanagara in 2028
Nikhil Kumaraswamy of Janata Dal (Secular) announced his intention to contest from the Ramanagara constituency in the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections.
Demands to quickly start drought relief works in Chittapur
The Janata Dal (Secular) party demanded that the government immediately start drought relief works in Chittapur.
BJP calls for strike in Jagalur over irrigation and drought relief
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a strike in Jagalur on September 21 to demand drought relief and irrigation support from the Bhadra Upper Bank project.
Kimmane Rathnakar announces protest march in Tirthahalli opposing ESA notification
Kimmane Rathnakar announced a protest march in Tirthahalli against the Western Ghats ESA notification.
Opposition Calls for Talikoti Bandh Over Exclusion From Drought List
BJP and JDS leaders have called for a complete shutdown in Talikoti on Monday to protest the Karnataka state government's decision to exclude Talikoti, Indi, and Chadchan taluks from the drought-hit list.
BJP members sing full Vande Mataram in Karnataka legislature protest
BJP members protested in the Karnataka state legislature by singing the full version of Vande Mataram after official proceedings truncated it to two stanzas.
JD(S) attacks Congress government citing H.K. Patil's letter on drought
JD(S) criticizes the Congress-led government in Karnataka, citing a letter from senior MLA H.K. Patil regarding poor drought management.
Karnataka Legislative Council begins special three-day session
The Karnataka Legislative Council has commenced a special three-day session to discuss the state's severe drought conditions and the implementation of the Kasturirangan report.
Chief Minister to Visit Sakleshpur for Western Ghats Meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar plans to visit Sakleshpur to discuss the K. Kasturirangan committee report and inspect the Yettinahole project.
Minister appeals for cooperation in special legislative session
Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy has requested opposition parties to cooperate during the upcoming three-day special legislative session to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report.
Congress government's objective is looting money, alleges Krishna Reddy
JDS leaders accused the Karnataka Congress government of corruption and neglecting rural development during a party workers meeting in Chintamani.
Stop Harassing Farmers With Notices, Says CM D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced new measures to protect farmers and address land and firearm regulations in Sakaleshpur.
Special session beginning on Sept. 21 likely to adopt resolution against Kasturirangan report
Karnataka plans a special legislature session to adopt a resolution rejecting the K. Kasturirangan report and address drought conditions.
Congress leader demands protest against alleged insult to Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress leader Prasad Abbayya criticized the Karnataka government for failing to protest against an alleged insult to Mallikarjun Kharge.
Siddaramaiah Strength Determines Congress Fate in Karnataka
Karnataka politician KN Rajanna stated that the strength of the Congress party depends on Siddaramaiah's political influence and discussed caste-based voting dynamics in the state.
Gadag faces injustice: JDS state spokesperson Venkanagowda alleges
JDS spokesperson Venkanagowda R. Govindagoudra criticizes the Karnataka government for failing to declare Gadag taluk as drought-affected.
Dharwad Tahsildar arrested by Lokayukta while accepting 50 lakh bribe
Dharwad Tahsildar Sachidananda Kuchanur was arrested by the Lokayukta while accepting a bribe of ₹50 lakh to correct land records.
Ganesh idols immersed with great fanfare in Tiptur
Residents in Tiptur held a grand immersion procession for 26 Ganesh idols at the Amanikere lake.
Protest Planned for September 28 Against KBJNL Office Relocation
Legislator Karemma G. Nayaka announced a protest against the relocation of KBJNL division offices in Deodurga.
JD(S) alleges increased corruption in the state government
Janata Dal (Secular) leader Hoodi Vijay Kumar has accused the Karnataka Congress government of widespread corruption and failing to deliver on guarantee schemes.
Chintamani legislator M.C. Sudhakar criticizes poor-quality JJM work
Legislator M.C. Sudhakar has warned officials of strict action following allegations of poor-quality work in the Jal Jeevan Mission project in Chintamani.