Congress ready to join hands with JD(S) in hung Panchayats

February 24, 2016

Bengaluru, Feb 24: With none of the parties getting majority in 11 of the 30 Zilla Panchayats (ZP) and several of Taluk Panchayats (TPs), the ruling Congress on Tuesday said it was ready to join hands with the JD(S) to hold the reins of power.

cong Speaking to reporters, KPCC president G Parameshwara said possibility of an alliance depends on the willingness on part of the JD(S) to cooperate with the Congress. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and himself will soon hold a discussion and chalk out a broad framework of the alliance, he added.

None of the three major political parties of the Congress, the BJP and the JD(S) has been able to get a clear majority in 11 ZPs. As a result, the JD(S) is in demand in a majority of these ZPs. Mysuru, Kolar, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Dharwad, Raichur, Bengaluru Urban, Yadgir, Bagalkot, Vijayapura and Belagavi are the hung ZPs.

The Congress and the JD(S) joining hands to hold the reins of power in ZPs and TPs is nothing new in the State. The two parties had formed an alliance after the 2011 panchayat polls and controlled the administration of many ZPs and TPs, including Bengaluru Urban ZP, which had got hung results.

The two parties are currently holding the reins of administration in Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike by forming an alliance.

Parameshwara said the final decision to form an alliance with the JD(S) will be left to the local leaders. The respective district incharge minister, party legislators and senior leaders will take a decision after looking into the pros and cons of an alliance.

Cabinet rejig

Though Parameshwara did not rule out the possibility of revamping the State council of ministers, he said the decision in this regard was left to the Chief Minister.

“As the State party president, I have not yet discussed about revamping the council of ministers with the chief minister. It is left to the discretion of the chief minister,” he added.
Asked about the Congress failing to win the ZP of his home district Tumakuru, he admitted that the party should have done better there. The Congress has faced defeat even in Koratagere, which Parameshwara used to represent. Of the four ZP seats in Koratagere, the Congress has won only one.

The JD(S), however, is playing the card close to its chest. The party leaders, JD(S) national president H D Deve Gowda and State president H D Kumaraswamy, chose not speak on the Congress' offer for an alliance.

Dist leaders to take call on pact: BJP

State BJP?president Pralhad Joshi has described the results of the taluk and zilla panchayat as “inspiring” for the party. He said that the party would leave it to the district leaders on taking support from like-minded candidates for gaining power at zilla and taluk panchayats, reports DHNS from New Delhi.

“Though the party has won more seats in several places, still it is short of numbers for the formation of the local body. In such cases, the party has asked the local leaders to take decision on their own to form alliance with like-minded party or seek help from independent candidates,”he said. He said the results proved that the people of Karnataka have rejected the administration of the Siddaramaiah-led government.

Break-up of seats in 30 zilla panchayats

Congress secured a majority in 10 ZPs, the BJP?in seven and the JD(S)?managed to wrest control of two ZPs. Hung verdict was witnessed in as many as 11 of the 30 ZPs which went to polls in two phases earlier this month. Election to the posts of the president and the vice president decides the ruling party in the panchayat body. If two candidates secure an equal number of votes - which is possible in places where two parties have equal strength - the winner will be decided through a draw of lots.

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SC stays K'taka HC order granting bail to 21 PFI members accused of violence during anti-CAA protests

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March 7,2020

New Delhi, Mar 7: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the bail granted by Karnataka High Court to 21 Popular Front of India (PFI) members accused in connection with violence that erupted during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Karnataka's Mangaluru in December 2019.

On February 17, the High Court had granted bail to the accused on the bail petition filed by Mohammed Ashik.

A bench consisting Chief Justice S A Bobde issued notice to the accused on Friday after taking cognisance of the plea filed by Karnataka government against the bail granted by the High Court.

Appearing for the state government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta criticised the High Court's order stating that at least 56 policemen sustained injuries during the violent protests.

Two persons identified as Jaleel (43) of Kudroli and Nousheen (49) of Bengre had died at a private hospital following the bullet injuries they sustained in an alleged police firing during a protest against CAA 2019.

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Yediyurappa warns against communalising coronavirus pandemic, opposition welcomes remarks

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April 8,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 8: In a strong show of support, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa stood behind the minorities in the state and said no one should target the Muslim community over the coronavirus crisis and the Tablighi Jamaat.

He said those communalising the issue will be dealt with strictly.

BS Yediyurappa was speaking to a regional media channel when he said "Nobody should speak a word against Muslims. This is a warning. If anyone blames the entire Muslim community for some isolated incident, I'll take action against them also without a second thought. Will not allow that to happen."

Since then, many have welcomed the CM's remarks including the opposition.

Former Karnataka Congress president Dinesh Gundu Rao tweeted and said that other BJP leaders should follow the Karnataka CM and that it's a welcome step.

Congress president DK Shivakumar too said he agrees with the chief minister and that no one should target one community. "The CM should also act strictly against people posting communal remarks on social media and issue an order."

Earlier, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa held a meeting with minority opposition MLAs and MLCs and urged them to pass the message within the community asking those who had attended the Delhi Nizamuddin Markaz event to come and get tested for Covid-19.

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Partially blind, school dropout cracks Karnataka Administrative Services

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January 1,2020

Kalaburagi, Jan 1: Fighting penury and partial blindness in one eye, a 39-year-old part-time Kannada lecturer from Kalaburagi district is set to become a commercial tax officer after cracking the Karnataka Administrative Services.

Ambadas Kamble, from Kotana Hipparaga village in Aland taluk, had to take a three-year gap during his school and college years - one-year break after completing Class VII and two years to clear subjects after he failed in II PU examinations. During those three years, he joined his brothers in masonry work to supplement the family's income.

Sweeping aside all hurdles with grit and determination, Ambadas studied Kannada literature for both undergraduate and postgraduate to land the post of a part-time lecturer in a Kalaburagi college. His father died when he was a child, and mother Chandamma supported her family of six - besides, Ambadas, she has two sons and two daughters - by working in houses in the neighbourhood.

Ambadas said he would like to dedicate his success to his mother, who died in the year 2012. "My mother encouraged me to chase my dream - financial difficulties notwithstanding - and allowed me to spend time in the library when my siblings were busy doing menial jobs to fund my education. I'm grateful to my brothers too," he said.

His two brothers are working as masons in Mumbai, having quit studies midway and deciding to support Ambadas - the first in the family to complete graduation. He did high school at Tadkal village in Aland taluk, and college in Kalaburagi.

The lecturer, who's 40% blind in the right eye, cracked the KAS examinations in his third attempt and stood 706th in the state. He has been selected for first-grade officer's post. Alongside, he's doing PhD in Kannada literature.

When his efforts finally paid off, Ambadas landed four job offers: Hostel warden at Morarji Desai hostel, at an SC/ST hostel, post of a lecturer and the tax officer's post. He picked the fourth to serve the state in right earnest.

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