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Scared BJP is trying to create confusion in Cong: KPCC chief

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December 9, 2017

Bengaluru Dec 9: KPCC president G Parameshwara accused the BJP of trying to create confusion within the ruling Congress over poll-related tours party leaders, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, have planned.

The BJP has targetted Siddaramaiah's upcoming Sadhaneya Sambhrama tour, which the saffron party has claimed will cost the government Rs 50 crore.

"The chief minister is slated to inaugurate various government works. Hasn't he done that before? Can we keep an account for everything, including flowers used to welcome him?," Parameshwara retorted, defending the chief minister's tour. "The Opposition parties are scared. That's why they are spreading rumours about the tours our leaders want to take up."

The Congress has just come out of a spat between Parameshwara and Siddaramaiah over touring the state, thanks to AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka K C Venugopal clearly demarcating who should do what - Siddaramaiah will visit Congress-ruled constituencies and Parameshwara the rest.

Katti to join Cong?

Parameshwara did not rule out the possibility of BJP leader Umesh Katti joining Congress. "The BJP is a broken house. That's why leaders like Katti are frustrated. Katti may have been in touch with the chief minister. I have not spoken to him. He will be welcomed if he wants to join," Parameshwara said. "It will be discussed with the high command."

Special vehicle

Parameshwara himself is gearing up for a tour of the Koratagere Assembly constituency in Tumakuru district, from where he wants to contest this time. A special vehicle has been designed for his campaign.

"Speeches of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will be played on this vehicle," he said, adding that he wanted to start an early campaign "to avoid mistakes in the past."

Parameshwara lost from Koratagere in 2013 Assemnly elections to JD(S) candidate Sudhakar Lal.

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March 7,2020

Belagavi, Mar 7: Karnataka Urban Development Minister B A Basavaraj on Saturday said that government would a take decision very soon regarding conducting city corporations election in the state.

Speaking with the media after review meeting at Belagavi city corporation (BCC) here he further said that delimitation exercise of the wards has to be done followed by reservations.

The minister stated that discussions would be held with Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and would arrive at a decision to conduct the election in about a month’s time.

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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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April 12,2020

Belagavi, Apr 12: Karnataka police have filed cases against seven people for hiding their visit to Delhi for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Mosque, last month, police said on Sunday.

The Commissioner office here, in a statement said that Hirebagewadi police filed cases against seven persons including one participant and his family members and Tablighi leader for hiding information regarding participation in the religious meeting 'Tablighi Jamaat ' at Nizamuddin in New Delhi in March.

A youth from the Hirebagewadi village had visited New Delhi and hidden information about his visit and misguiding the Task Force officials when they visited his house. COVID-19 Task Force and Model officials informed the matter to Hirebagewadi police.

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