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Karnataka political crisis: Trust vote today, coalition government staring at dead end

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July 22, 2019

Bengaluru, Jul 22: With little wiggle room left ahead of Monday’s trust vote, the ruling JD (S)-Congress coalition went all out to reach out to the rebels — offering a Congresschief minister, tapping family members to pressure them, and CM HD Kumaraswamyappealing to “sit together and discuss all your problems and save this democratically elected government” — only to be met with a stubborn ‘no’.

Minutes after minister DK Shivakumar said JD(S) had “agreed to sacrifice the CM’s post” and that Congress could pick among him, Siddaramaiah or G Parameshwara, the rebels issued a statement saying they will not relent. “Our self-respect has been hurt. There’s no question of returning even if Siddaramaiah is made chief minister,” said Byrathi Basavaraj, once a staunch follower of the former CM.

State BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa said he was “100% confident” that “Monday will be the last day of the Kumaraswamy government”.

With coalition leaders having promised speaker KR Ramesh Kumar the vote will be concluded on Monday, the only variable appears to be the possible Supreme Court ruling on the Congress-JD(S) plea against the governor’s alleged interference and for clarification of the July 17 order allowing rebel MLAs to stay away from the vote. The two independents, now backing BJP, have moved Supreme Court, urging it to direct the government to conclude the trust vote by 5pm on Monday.

The JD(S)-Congress combine is short of the required number of 105, in the event of the rebels and two hospitalised Congress MLAs (Shrimanth Patil and B Nagendra) staying away. BSP chief Mayawati directed her lone party MLA to go with Kumaraswamy, but that will not help the coalition much.

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August 3,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 3: A building of Bengaluru's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), on Broadway Road in Shivajinagar, is being developed into a COVID dedicated hospital with 200 beds, Karnataka Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said on Sunday.

The hospital will be functional in two weeks, said Sudhakar.

"BBMP building in Broadway Road is converted into Covid hospital. Setting up of infrastructure like beds, ventilators, oxygen etc is underway.

All necessary staff for this hospital including doctors, nurses and paramedical staff have been already deployed and the work is on fast track," Sudhakar tweeted.

He also thanked Infosys foundation and it's Chairperson Sudha Murthy for immediately responding to government's request and providing infrastructure for this hospital.

In a tweet, Sudhakar thanked the doctors for their service to combat COVID-19 in the state.
"These doctors have extended helping hand in these corona times without any expectations. I salute their spirit of service and professionalism," Minister said in a tweet.

According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 1,34,819 COVID-19 cases in the state. 

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June 24,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 24: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was all praise for a sixth standard student from Kallianpur in Udupi district for joining the fight against COVID-19 by stitching Face Masks with one hand for SSLC students writing examination beginning from Thursday.

Mr Yediyurappa took to Twitter and wrote, “Proud of this young COVID warrior Sindhuri. Her smile as she stitches that mask inspires all of us to go beyond our limitation and strengthens us to fight this battle together. God bless you!”

Sindhuri, daughter of Sudhir and Renuka is currently studying in the sixth standard in Mount Rosary school and Bulbul in Scouts and Guides as well.

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May 4,2020
Bengaluru, May 4: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has said that the free bus service for migrant workers has been extended by two days in the state.
 
The service was supposed to end on Tuesday, but it has now been extended till Thursday.
 
The Chief Minister has appealed to workers and other people that they can return to their hometowns without having to gather in large numbers at bus stops.
 
He said, "951 KSRTC buses on Sunday were provided in the state for the travel of migrants. About 1,500 passengers have already gone in 50 busses."
 
On Saturday, an estimated 16,500 passengers in 550 buses left for their homes.
 
On Monday two trains will leave for Rajasthan and Bihar, the Chief Minister said.
 
He said in a press release that everyone will be provided with free meals and water before the journey.

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