Indian Political Highlights | Resign before your photo is put on the wanted board, says BJP to Siddaramaiah

Political strategist Prashant Kishor addresses a public gathering in Gaya

Political strategist Prashant Kishore addressed a public gathering yesterday at Imamganj, Gaya, PTI reported.

Manish Sisodia says 'hopeful that Arvind Kejriwal will also soon walk out of jail'

Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia visited the Kalkaji temple, "After coming out of the jail, I arrived to offer prayers at Kalkaji temple...I thanked God for listening to the prayers of the public of Delhi...I am hopeful that Arvind Kejriwal will also soon walk out of jail," he told ANI.

Major rejig in Congress as it gears up for Assembly polls 2024

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Congress must ensure Siddaramaiah immediately resigns, says BJP MP after K'taka Governor okays prosecution against CM

BJP MP P C Mohan said Congress must ensure that Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resigns after the Governor allowed the prosecution of the CM. The Governor’s sanction could pave the way for investigation agencies to book Siddaramaiah or courts to subpoena the chief minister. This will also set the stage for a Governor-government confrontation.
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Congress dubs Karnataka Governor's action against Siddaramaiah 'politically motivated conspiracy'

"Even though the Lokayukta, a constitutional body, has sought permission to investigate Kumaraswamy's mining scam, the Governor has pushed the file to a corner for the past 10 months. The Governor has also pushed the file seeking permission for investigation against Sasikala Jolle to a corner. Murugesh Nirani's investigation file also gathers dust in a corner. But the fact that the Governor has acted with alarming speed only on a baseless private complaint against the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to be a politically motivated conspiracy. Is this the governor, the guardian of BJP's interests?", Congress said on X.

Watch | Karnataka Congress calls Governor 'BJP's robot', Tejasvi Surya demands Siddaramaiah's resignation over facing prosecution in MUDA 'scam'

"We hope that the CM will take moral responsibility and resign to make way for impartial investigations," said BJP MP Tejasvi Surya.

Pawan Khera says constitutional posts being politicised ever since the BJP came to power

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje says Siddaramaiah "culprit in two cases"

Congress Minister Priyank Kharge says "Governor's decision to sanction the prosecution of CM is orchestrated by Centre"

"There is a conspiracy of the BJP-led central government", says Congress MLA M B Patil on the Karnataka Muda 'scam'

Watch | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Deputy CM DKS, other ministers after Guv okays prosecution in MUDA 'scam'

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar says "predicted Congress would become loot party of Karnataka transform Karnataka into its ATM"

"This is nothing new for us. We were expecting that the Governor could give permission...": Congress leader BR Patil

"On August 1, we held a cabinet meeting and demanded the Governor to withdraw the decision", says Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar

INDI alliance leaders disrespecting Constitution...in Bengal and Karnataka: BJP mounts attack as Siddaramaiah faces MUDA 'scam' prosecution

We stand with Siddaramaiah...sanction is against the law, DKS defends Karnataka CM in MUDA 'scam' case

Conspiracy to dislodge democratically elected government by BJP, JD(S) and others: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has said that Governor's decision is anti-Constitution, against law and that it will be questioned in court. Siddaramaiah denied any wrongdoing and refused to resign. It is a "conspiracy to dislodge democratically elected government by BJP, JD(S) and others," he added.

BJP President J P Nadda arrives at party headquarters ahead of office bearers' meet

The time for BJP's farewell is near: Congress MP Randeep Surjewala referring to the upcoming Haryana elections

BJP's national office-bearers meeting to begin shortly at the party's headquarters in Delhi

"...It is not the Governor's fault it is his master dictating to him...": Congress leader & Senior Advocate Dr. Abhishek Manu Singh on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

Congress and its goondas are attacking public property: BRS working president KTR

Speaking to reporters, former Telangana Minister and BRS working president KTR said, "It's a shame that the Congress Party, which is in government here, and its goondas are attacking public properties. A property belonging to the Siddipet MLA, the camp office there, has been attacked. This act of vandalism has no place in democracy."

Amit Shah and chief JP Nadda attend the BJP's national office-bearers meeting at the party's headquarters in Delhi

'Will fight it legally in the court because this is an illegal approval given by the Guv who is a puppet of the central govt: Karnataka CM Siddaramiah on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

There is a mixture of senior MLAs and young MLAs, it is a good sign for Odisha Assembly: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

KPCC general secretaries protest against Governor's nod to prosecute Karnataka CM for MUDA 'scam'

KPCC General Secretary S. Condemned that the Governor gave permission for the prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah and thereby tried to destabilize the Congress government which is ruling in favor of the people. According to the Congress X handle, the protest was led by Manohar.

It is not just me who doubts that the honorable governor is in a hurry in Siddaramaiah's case, but also 7 crore Kannadigas: Karnataka Dy CM DKS on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

Posting on X about the MUDA 'scam' prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar said, "It is not just me who doubts that the honorable governor is in a hurry in Siddaramaiah's case, but also 7 crore Kannadigas. There is no doubt that the hastily ordered probe in Siddaramaiah's case is an attempt to embarrass the state government even though the complaint copies against NDA leaders are gathering dust in the Raj Bhavan. We bravely face such petty attempts. We who walk in the path of truth have no fear."

I hope that there will be no injustice done to the aspirants who are demanding reservation: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Lucknow HC order on assisstant teachers' recruitment in UP

BJP should not take political advantage from the incidents...: Akhilesh Yadav on Rape-murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital

While inaugurating the Bastar steel plant, PM said it belongs to the people and will not be privatised. Today it is printed in the newspaper that this factory is going to be privatized...: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh

Siddaramaiah has lost integrity to continue in his position as Chief Minister. He must immediately resign: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

It is politically motivated...: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

The CM, who has looted funds and land meant for the poor, must resign atleast now: BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

It's win of the Democracy, it's a win of the people: BJP leader Dr CN Ashwath Narayan on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

This type of decision will only weaken the democracy and the federal system: Karnataka Minister HK Patil on MUDA 'scam' prosecution

Raj Bhavan is being weaponized as BJP’s tool against democracy: KPCC Spokesperson Sudheendra M G

BJP is openly insulting model code of conduct (MCC) in Haryana: AAP leader Anurag Dhanda

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives for cabinet meeting

Siddaramaiah has lost all moral credibility to remain as Chief Minister: Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition Arvind Bellad

We are going to fight tooth and nail with the BJP and the Governor and we want this Governor to go back to Delhi: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad

Instead of calling the decision as unconstitutional, Congress should reflect on its own actions: JP Nadda

Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia holds a Padyatra in West Vinod Nagar

Our double-engine government has changed the picture of Hansi in the last 10 years...: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Sain

Blatant attempt by BJP to target the voices fighting for the rights of the poor and marginalized: Youth Congress Gen Sec Raksha Ramaiah

BJP aiming to to kill Constitution by allowing prosecution against Siddaramaiah: Karnataka Minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi

Mamata Banerjee is doing 'dramabaazi' in Bengal like a film script: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh

We have to connect the public with the party, says BJP leader Sabir Ali as their national office-bearer's meeting concludes

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu met PM Modi today

Naidu also met Nirmala Sitharaman

Governor is acting as BJP representative: Siddaramaiah

Why should I resign and on what ground. According me the Governor must resign..: Siddaramaiah

Rahul Gandhi is tweeting but doesn't have courage to write about Mamata Banerjee's resignation: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul

Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi appointed chairman of AICC's new Law, Human Rights and RTI dept.

BJP arrested me thinking I won't get bail, but BR Ambedkar's constitution made sure that court will save us: Manish Sisodia

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Omair Khan as the Chairman of the Minority Department of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee and Ruhul Amin as the Chairman of the Minority Department of Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee

Congress to hold state wide protests against the governors decision on August 19 at 11 am: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

The deputy CM of Karnataka, DK Shiva Kumar, posted on X saying, "A statewide protest has been organized on August 19, Monday at 11 am, against the Governor's permission for prosecution against the CM Siddaramaiah. I request all party workers and leaders to participate in this protest."

I just want to ask that those leaders who want one nation, one election in the country, why can't they hold elections of 4 states together?: Gaurav Gogoi

Taj Mohiuddin to rejoin Congress

Speaking to ANI, the former J&K minister said, "I will rejoin Congress in a few days. Azad Sahab gave me a lot of respect, but perhaps people didn’t accept us in these elections (Lok Sabha elections 2024)…I want him (Ghulam Nabi Azad) too to return to Congress, I will be very happy."

Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister Choudhary Zulfikar Ali to join BJP

BJP is deliberately doing this to end the Constitution and democracy in this nation: Youth Congress Chief BV Srinivas on MUDA 'scam' prosecution of Siddaramaiah

When BSY was in similar situation, he resigned and let Sadanand Gowda take over; but shameless Congress won't do the same: Rajeev Chandrashekar on MUDA 'scam' prosecution of Siddaramaiah

Resign before your photo is put on the wanted notice board: BJP to Siddaramaiah