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Law and order in Karnataka has collapsed under Congress govt: Jagadish Shettar
Karnataka Police have arrested one person identified as Girish alias Vishwa, who was wanted for the murder of Anjali in Hubballi.
Published on May 18, 2024 08:47 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Shettar denied Belagavi its rightful projects, says Mrunal Hebbalkar
Congress's Mrunal Hebbalkar challenges BJP's Jagadish Shettar for Belgaum Lok Sabha seat. Voters seek change after unfulfilled BJP promises. Hebbalkar, a fresh face, aims to end Shettar's five-term reign. He refutes nepotism claims, emphasizes party's consultative ticket process. Congress in Belgaum is united, with MLAs supporting Hebbalkar. He plans to counter BJP's reliance on Modi factor, focusing on local issues and Congress achievements.
Updated on Apr 28, 2024 07:50 AM IST
Gerard de Souza, Belagavi
‘Decision to quit BJP will always hurt me’
Jagadish Shettar, a senior Lingayat politician in Karnataka, regrets leaving BJP for Congress. He is now contesting in Belagavi and aims to bring development projects if elected.
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 08:42 AM IST
'Leaders unanimously agreed to back Shettar from Belagavi: BS Yediyurappa
To address growing discontent within the ranks, the former CM Yediyurappa has intensified his engagement with senior leaders in Belagavi.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
‘Special place in my heart’: Jagadish Shettar hopeful of being elected MP
Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who recently returned to the BJP from Congress, was fielded from Belgaum.
Published on Mar 26, 2024 10:09 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Jagadish Shettar to contest from Belagavi: Sitting MP Mangala
Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar is set to take the reins from his relative, MP Mangala Angadi, in the Belagavi constituency
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
LS Polls: Discontent brews in Karnataka BJP after announcement of first list
Former CM Jagadish Shettar, who was expecting a ticket from Haveri or Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency, said he will arrive at a decision on Thursday evening.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 08:45 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Karnataka BJP may field ex-CMs Jagadish Shettar and Basavaraj Bommai in LS polls
Giving indications about this, former CM B S Yediyurappa on Thursday said discussions have taken place regarding candidates for all 28 Lok Sabha seats
Published on Mar 07, 2024 06:59 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Congress benefitted from my joining: Shettar after rejoining Karnataka BJP
Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar claimed that the Congress benefitted from his presence during the assembly polls before rejoining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shettar said that he decided to rejoin the BJP due to the demand of party workers and the perceived need for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Karnataka Congress chief, D K Shivakumar, indicated that many BJP leaders are in touch with him.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 05:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
BJP looks to bring old allies on board, cement new ties ahead of LS polls
The BJP, which has set itself the target of bagging its highest-ever tally in upcoming LS polls — surpassing 303 achieved in 2019 — is also open to alliances.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 04:27 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
‘Breach of trust’: Congress hits out at Shettar for rejoining BJP
Shettar, who rejoined his old party on Thursday, cited his long association with the BJP, and said many of his well-wishers wanted him to back in the outfit.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 01:03 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Shettar quits Cong, rejoins BJP ahead of LS elections
The 68-year-old acknowledged that he received respectful treatment from the Congress during his brief stay.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 08:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
‘Gives us strength’: Yediyurappa on Jagadish Shettar rejoining BJP after 9 mnths
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar said he was disappointed that Jagadish Shettar did not come clean on his plans when he asked him about the swirling rumours
Published on Jan 25, 2024 05:07 PM IST
‘No injustice to Shettar in Cong, he was treated with respect’: CM Siddaramaiah
It was the BJP that insulted him (Jagadish Shettar) by not giving him a ticket, said Siddaramaiah.
Published on Jan 25, 2024 03:55 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Jagadish Shettar back in BJP, says Modi has to become PM again
Jagadish Shettar who was disgruntled with the BJP after being denied a ticket in the Karnataka Assembly election 2023 is now back to the party again.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 01:43 PM IST
BJP facing leadership crisis, trying to woo Shettar: DKS
The statement comes after some BJP leaders reportedly approached Shettar to return to BJP amidst a delay in political appointments to state-owned corporations and boards
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 09:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Wait and see the consequence: Jagadish Shettar on Vijayendra as K'taka BJP chief
Congress leader Jagadish Shettar awaits consequences of BJP's decision
Published on Nov 11, 2023 03:33 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Offer Dy CM post to Shettar, Veerashaiva body, urges Congress
In a letter addressed to chief minister Siddaramaiah on September 30 , the Mahasabha stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost the recent assembly election because it neglected the Veerashaiva community
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 09:50 AM IST
Shettar files nomination papers for Karnataka bypolls
Congress leader Jagadish Shettar files nomination papers for the upcoming state legislative assembly bypolls in Karnataka
Congress names ex-CM Jagadish Shettar as candidate for MLC bypolls in Karnataka
Along with Jagadish Shettar, Tippannappa Kamaknoor and NS Boseraju are contesting in the MLC bypolls from the Congress party.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 05:59 PM IST
Dy CM meets Savadi, Shettar, says Congress backs its leaders
People close to the developments said that Shivakumar arrived in Belagavi by a special flight to meet Savadi at his residence and later flew to Hubballi, where he met with Shettar.
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Karnataka election result: Mixed bag for rebels as Shettar loses, Savadi romps home in big victory
It was a mixed bag of results for two senior Lingayat leaders, Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi, who switched over to the Congress from the BJP.
Updated on May 14, 2023 01:16 AM IST
Gerard de Souza, Panaji
BJP’s Karnataka defeat shifts focus on local issues, state leadership
Karnataka election results: With hindsight, BJP leaders are divided over the choice of Basavaraj Bommai as chief minister to replace BS Yediyurappa, the party’s most formidable leader in Karnataka
Updated on May 13, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Karnataka assembly election tomorrow: Who are the key candidates?
Voting for the 224-member legislative assembly will take place from 7am to 6pm on Wednesday.
Updated on May 09, 2023 09:50 PM IST
CM Bommai junks pre-polls surveys giving Cong an edge, exudes confidence in BJP
Bommai also said the BJP high command and its Parliamentary Board will decide whether he will continue as CM if the saffron party comes back to power.
Published on May 05, 2023 03:40 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Cong worker splashes blood, pens a slogan as response to BS Yediyurappa
The worker even met Jagadish Shettar and displayed the poster which has a slogan, which is reportedly painted with his blood.
Published on Apr 28, 2023 03:33 PM IST
Yediyurappa slams Siddaramaiah over promise to hike reservation limit
Yediyurappa also came down hard on BJP turncoats Jagadish Shettar and Laxman Savadi, who recently switched over to the Congress.
Published on Apr 27, 2023 08:29 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
'We did not deny a ticket to Shettar but..': BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai
He also said that the BJP high command’s decisions will not serve anyone’s personal gains.
Published on Apr 26, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Karnataka polls: CM Bommai campaigns in Hubli-Dharwad West Assembly constituency
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday campaigned in the Hubli-Dharwad West Assembly constituency ahead of the May 10 elections in the state.
Published on Apr 25, 2023 03:15 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Siddaramaiah speaking against Lingayats as he has sensed defeat: BSY
Siddaramaiah has tried to clarify that his remark was aimed at only Bommai and that he respects honest chief ministers from the community. He alleged that the BJP was trying to twist his statements and use it to its advantage
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:27 AM IST