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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accused BJP workers and leaders of attempting to deprive poor people of voting rights through applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls. He said his government would protect every voter’s franchise

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has alleged a conspiracy to delete eligible voters through bulk Form 7 applications during the ongoing SIR, accusing BJP and JD(S) leaders of targeting vulnerable communities and demanding a criminal investigation into the alleged electoral irregularities

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to clear around Rs 38,000 crore in pending bills. The association also demanded transparency in fund releases, an end to special LOCs and preference for local contractors

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he had no objection to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls but maintained that it should not be used for political purposes. He also raised concerns over the Election Commission.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy have requested Karnataka to release water from the Upper Krishna system to help protect standing crops facing water stress in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched ‘Prajaseva Abhiyana’ in Vijayanagar to bring grievance redressal closer to citizens. The campaign will hold Saturday meetings at taluk and hobli levels, supported by AI-based calls and an integrated digital grievance system

Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw a Bill allowing up to five per cent of government park land to be used for public utility and infrastructure projects. The government will seek public suggestions, reconsider contentious provisions and reintroduce an amended Bill next session

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has not ruled out Planning Minister B Nagendra’s resignation amid BJP pressure over alleged tribal welfare irregularities. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Shivakumar expected to seek Congress high command approval before accepting his resignation

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra is likely to resign from the Cabinet amid BJP protests and Opposition pressure over his induction into the ministry. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Chief Minister D K Shivakumar awaiting Congress high command approval

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to extend the claims and objections period for the electoral roll revision, citing 1.08 crore electors in the ASDDO category and warning that eligible voters could face exclusion

Industrialist Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in Bengaluru for about an hour in what sources described as a courtesy visit. The meeting came amid the proposed Hebbal-Silk Board tunnel road project, drawing criticism from the BJP

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge rejected BJP allegations that the proposed public property regulation Bill targets the RSS, saying the legislation does not mention the organisation. BJP leaders maintained the Bill was aimed at restricting RSS activities and vowed to oppose it

Six new additional judges of the Karnataka High Court were sworn in on Sunday at a ceremony in Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, judges and other dignitaries

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is set to visit New Delhi amid speculation over discussions with the Congress high command on portfolio allocation for 19 newly inducted ministers. Party leaders are also working to address discontent among legislators left out of the cabinet

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned disgruntled Congress MLAs threatening to resign over cabinet exclusion that resignations would be accepted immediately. Urging patience, he said the party comes first and promised appointments to state-run boards and corporations soon

Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after being left out of the state Cabinet expansion. Claiming the party failed to honour its promise of a ministerial berth, he said he would consult supporters before deciding his future course

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water dispute, assuring that the government would protect farmers' interests, prioritise drinking water and take decisions within the legal framework

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph to postpone his August 3 Bengaluru visit amid protests over the Cauvery water release order. He stressed dialogue, defended the Mekedatu project and announced an all-party meeting

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing advancing age and increasing corruption in politics. The Congress leader said he would remain active in public life and continue advocating for people's welfare

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched free doorstep delivery of caste and Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC) to simplify public services and support voter verification. Citizens can also download the certificates online or obtain them free through government facilitation centres