Karnataka News

A heated exchange broke out in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after BJP members accused the Congress government of phone tapping, following remarks made by Law Minister HK Patil about the Governor receiving instructions over the phone from New Delhi.

One person was killed after clashes erupted between BJP and Congress supporters in Ballari, Karnataka, over the tying of a banner outside an MLA's residence. The situation turned violent with stone-pelting, police lathi-charge, and teargas firing, prompting heavy security deployment.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is attending the Congress Working Committee meeting in Delhi amid speculation over a possible leadership change in the state.

Basavaraj Bommai warned that the BJP may move a no-confidence motion if the Congress leadership tussle between Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar continues.

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismissed talk of a leadership change in Karnataka, saying he is "in no hurry" and the party will decide at the right time.

Karnataka Political Crisis News highlights: The tug-of-war between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the Chief Minister's post escalated on Thursday, turning into a public exchange of sharp remarks. The speculation over a possible change of guard grew following the government crossing the halfway mark of its term on November 20 amid talk of a 2023 power-sharing pact. Siddaramaiah has sought clarity from the Congress high command on the leadership issue. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, stressing that any decision will be taken collectively. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates.

DK Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress state president, made the remarks amid ongoing speculation about a change in the chief ministerial post as the incumbent government is approaching the halfway mark of its five-year term this month.

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar dismissed rumours of his resignation, saying his mental and physical health are "perfectly fine." He said there is no reason for him to quit and that he will continue to work as a "disciplined soldier" of the party.

Karnataka BJP spokesperson Vijay Prasad also sought clarification from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and IT Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged approval of such an act inside the high-security Bengaluru airport.

Authorities in Karnataka's Chittapur denied permission for the RSS and Bhim Army marches citing possible clashes. BJP slammed the Congress government, saying the RSS's 100-year legacy "can't be shaken."

A Karnataka government employee was suspended for participating in RSS centenary celebrations in Lingasugur. The BJP has called the move illegal and unlawful.

The survey, which began on September 22, is being conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes. It will cover around 1.43 crore households across the state at an estimated cost of Rs 420 crore.