Four-day YogaDasara gets under way in Mysuru
Four-day YogaDasara gets under way in Mysuru
Ktaka: BJP MLA meets Siddaramaiah amid sting operation row
Digital Desk | Mysuru, Oct 14 (IANS) Amid the sting operation controversy and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah obtaining a court stay against the dissemination of allegedly defamatory content about him, prominent BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi met him at his residence in Mysuru and held a private discussion on Wednesday. The meeting has assumed significance as Congress leaders have alleged that those behind the sting operation involving Ramesh Jarkiholi, which led to the circulation of his private video and compelled him to resign from his ministerial post in the previous BJP government, are also behind the sting operation targeting Siddaramaiah. Speaking to the media after meeting Siddaramaiah, Jarkiholi said the former Chief Minister should not have obtained a stay in connection with the sting operation controversy and should instead have fought the issue. I will not speak about the sting operation. I had come to meet Siddaramaiah to discuss other matters. Irrespective of which party he belongs to, he is our leader, Jarkiholi said. Jarkiholi visited Siddaramaiah's residence in T.K. Layout in Mysuru and held discussions with him for some time. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah declined to comment on the sting operation controversy when reporters sought his reaction in Mysuru. Questioning what more he could say on the issue, he said he had obtained a court stay and would not comment further. Asked about Jarkiholi's visit, Siddaramaiah said the BJP MLA had come to enquire about his well-being. He came to enquire about my well-being. Ramesh came, had lunch and left, Siddaramaiah said. Former minister and Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna on Tuesday said that those behind the controversial CD involving former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi were also responsible for the video allegedly targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Rajanna's remarks came after Siddaramaiah, a Congress Working Committee member, approached a Bengaluru court seeking an injunction against the circulation and broadcast of allegedly defamatory audio and video clips linked to a reported sting operation. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Rajanna, a close associate of Siddaramaiah, said, You tell us who was behind Ramesh Jarkiholi's CD? Those who got his CD done have got Siddaramaiah's as well. The controversy has revived political speculation over the alleged involvement of Shivakumar in the 2021 release of a purported CD, involving Jarkiholi, who resigned as a minister in the then-BJP government following the controversy. However, Rajanna's remarks did not establish any evidence of Shivakumar's involvement in the current episode. Rajanna also claimed that an attempt had been made to conduct a sting operation against him when he was a minister in the previous Siddaramaiah-led cabinet. Such an attempt was made against me as well. They tried to carry out a sting operation against me. Since it was a government residence, I assumed that CCTV cameras would have been installed for security. However, I later came to know that no CCTV cameras had been installed, he said. This development occurred amid reported differences between Rajanna and Shivakumar in 2025. Rajanna had stated that he was ready to become Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, the post held by Shivakumar then. He had also demanded that a Dalit be made the Chief Minister in the event of a change in state leadership of Siddaramaiah.
5K Run held in Mysuru to sensitise youth on HIV
Mysuru selected for pilot project to provide tap water to every household
Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah sets one-year deadline for implementation
63-year-old woman wins top prize in Dasara rangoli contest
Over 265 women from across State participate in competition at Mysuru palace
SCAF Convention 2026 Empowers 150 Young Change-Makers to Build a Better Society
SCAF Convention 2026 Empowers 150 Young Change-Makers to Build a Better Society Hunsur, Mysuru: The Ursuline Franciscan Educational Society (UFES), Mangaluru, successfully concluded its three-day Social Change Agents Forum (SCAF) Convention 2026 at St. Joseph Institutions, Hunsur, on October 11. Held under the theme Drive the Change, Build the Future, the convention brought together 150 [] The post SCAF Convention 2026 Empowers 150 Young Change-Makers to Build a Better Society appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
KSOU M.A Repeaters Result 2026 Out - Check Result Online @ ksoumysuru.ac.in
KSOU has released the provisional result for I and II Year M.A Journalism and Mass Communication (Repeaters), May/June 2026 exam, announced on 12.10.2026.
Gayathri Chandrashekar to portray 14 characters in Ramayana production at Mysuru Dasara
Farmers groups urge buffalo owners to skip Mysuru kambala
Excited to be part of Mysuru Dasara after years: Prabhudeva
Conference on Constitution and democracy in Mysuru on November 26 and 27
Dont drag CJI into politics, Rahul Gandhi must show maturity: Kumaraswamy
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said it is wrong to drag the Chief Justice of India (CJI) into politics and called on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to demonstrate political maturity. He criticised the Congress for seeking an appointment with the Chief Justice over electoral issues, questioning whether the party understood the need to respect constitutional institutions and the people holding constitutional offices. Kumaraswamy also questioned the Congress's objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asking how the party could oppose voter verification while the Karnataka government was reviewing beneficiaries of its guarantee schemes. Speaking about SIR, he said the exercise was not new and had been carried out for several years. Congress leaders had alleged that voters' names were being deleted from electoral rolls and that the numbers of voters belonging to certain communities were being deliberately reduced. While acknowledging the importance of voting rights, Kumaraswamy said political leaders should also discuss people's welfare and the implementation of government schemes before turning the issue into a political controversy. He said Congress leaders should respect the protocols governing constitutional institutions while speaking about the Constitution. Questioning the purpose of the Congress-led INDIA Bloc seeking an appointment with the Chief Justice to discuss political issues, he said leaders should understand what matters could appropriately be raised before constitutional authorities and how established protocols should be followed. Referring to the Karnataka government's guarantee schemes, Kumaraswamy said surveys and verification were being conducted because of concerns that eligible beneficiaries were not receiving their entitlements while ineligible people were receiving financial assistance. He demanded that the state government explain why the number of beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, widow pensions, disability pensions and old-age pensions had been reduced by 16 lakh to 20 lakh. He asked the government to disclose the reasons for the reductions and the criteria used to remove beneficiaries. Referring to reports that Rs 79 crore had been credited to the bank accounts of 79 deceased beneficiaries and that the money was being recovered, Kumaraswamy said beneficiary verification was necessary to prevent funds from reaching ineligible people or being disbursed in the names of deceased persons. He questioned why a similar verification exercise in the case of electoral rolls was being turned into a political controversy by the Congress. Kumaraswamy also criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging that instead of responding to questions surrounding the sting operation controversy, he was spending time on a photoshoot at the Mysuru Palace. Referring to photographs of CM Shivakumar sitting in front of the royal throne, Kumaraswamy sarcastically said the practice was being presented as though it represented a new culture. He also recalled the saying, Ati vinayam durlakshanam, which suggests that excessive humility can be a sign of an undesirable trait. Reiterating his criticism of the Congress leadership, Kumaraswamy said dragging the Chief Justice of India into political matters was inappropriate. He called on LoP Rahul Gandhi to conduct politics with greater maturity and questioned how the Chief Justice could be expected to meet political leaders simply because they had taken their demands to the Supreme Court. Kumaraswamy alleged that LoP Rahul Gandhi lacked respect for constitutional institutions and the individuals holding constitutional offices. JDS Core Committee chairman M. Krishnareddy, MLA Meluru Ravi, Greater Bengaluru JDS president H.M. Ramesh Gowda and several other leaders were present.
Mysuru to be promoted as global hub for art and culture, says Shivakumar
Mysuru to become headquarters of South Karnataka Postal Region
Fresh petition submitted to CM seeking permission for businesses in Mysuru to operate till 1 a.m.
KRRS appeals to buffalo owners to desist from participating in Mysuru Dasara Kambala
KRRS opposes holding kambla in Mysuru for three reasons
11-day Mysuru Dasara festivities begin with a traditional start
Gavi Mutt seer inaugurates Mysuru Dasara
CESC To Attempt Aerial Formation Of Peacock Using 3,500 Led Drones At Mysuru
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Karnataka Sports Minister G Parameshwara inaugurates Mysuru Dasara Sports Meet-CM Cup 2026
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Mysuru Dasara Festivities Inaugurated With A Call To Conserve Rivers, Stress On Education
The festivities will end on October 21 with the jumbo savari where a designated tamed elephant will march carrying a 750-kg golden howdah: Reports
D.K. Shivakumar says Wadiyars transformed Mysuru into a platform for promotion of art and culture
Karnataka seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurates historic Mysuru Dasara 2026
Karnataka seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurates historic Mysuru Dasara 2026 Mysuru: The historic 417th edition of Mysuru Dasara, Karnatakas renowned 11-day Nada Habba, was inaugurated by Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji of the Gavisiddeshwara Math in Koppal at Chamundi Hills on Sunday, marking the beginning of the grand annual celebrations showcasing the states rich cultural heritage, traditions [] The post Karnataka seer Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurates historic Mysuru Dasara 2026 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Yaduveer ascends golden throne as royal Navaratri begins
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Spread light of hope at Mysuru Dasara: Gavisiddheshwara Swamiji
Mysuru: Koppal Gavi Maths Sri Abhinava Gavisiddheshwara Mahaswamiji described Mysuru as the cultural heart of Karnataka and called upon people to uphold the values of love, knowledge, discipline and service while inaugurating the 416th Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Praising the citys cultural and spiritual heritage, the seer said Mysuru represented Karnatakas collective identity and was known Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Veteran actor Srinath inaugurates Shivamogga Dasara
Film actor Srinath led the Chamundeshwari idol procession and inaugurated the festival, with MLA B.Y. Raghavendra and others hoping it would soon rival Mysuru and Madikeris celebrations
Grand Dasara Festivities Begin in Mysuru With Traditional Fervour
Celebrated as 'Nada Habba' (state festival), the Dasara or 'Sharan Navaratri' festivities are expected to be a grand affair this year, depicting Karnataka's rich culture and traditions, coupled with reminiscence of royal pomp and glory
Mahisha Mandalotsava celebrated in Mysuru
Drought no dampener to grand Mysuru Dasara starting today
No simple Dasara, promises government, as festivities begin; royal rituals, dazzling illumination and a vibrant cultural extravaganza await visitors
Drought no dampener to grand Mysuru Dasara starting today
No simple Dasara, promises government, as festivities begin; royal rituals, dazzling illumination and a vibrant cultural extravaganza await visitors
Mahisha Dasara at Town Hall as Mysuru Palace starts rituals
Mysuru: The Mahisha Dasara celebrations in Mysuru concluded with a modest programme at Town Hall amid continuing differences over the event. Meanwhile, traditional religious rituals associated with the royal familys private Dasara began at Mysuru Palace under the guidance of Rajmata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, marking two significant developments in the cultural city on Saturday, October Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cleanliness drive taken up along Outer Ring Road in Mysuru ahead of Dasara
Cleanliness drive taken up along Outer Ring Road in Mysuru ahead of Dasara
Mysuru Dasara hits headlines over Mahisha Dasara ban, pass-sale allegations
Mysuru: With the countdown beginning for the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations, several developments have drawn attention ahead of the grand festivities. While police have prohibited the organisation of Mahisha Dasara on Chamundi Hill, allegations have surfaced that gold passes issued for viewing the Jumboo Savari procession are being sold on the black market. The Mahisha Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mysuru police launch Dasara portal for visitors
Tejasvi Surya urges Mysuru to protect heritage amid urbanisation
Father-Son On Warpath In Periyapatna Assembly Seat In Mysuru
The gap between former Janata Dal Secular (JDS) MLA K. Mahadev and his son: Reports
Mysuru to dazzle during Dasara with 146 km of illumination, 3,500 drones
199 roads, 123 circles and 80 installations to be illuminated from October 11 to 31
Dasara creative workshop for children in Mysuru
Dasara creative workshop for children in Mysuru
Mysuru: Judicial Department, MCC join hands for cleanliness drive
Expired products seized during inspection of ice cream units in Karnataka
Officials found unhygienic conditions at a unit in Raichur, and labelling violations at units in Bengaluru and Mysuru
Video: This Factory In Mysuru Makes 20,000 Pani Puri In Just One Hour
Shree Guru Krupa Foods, based in Mysuru, has shown that making pani puri on a large scale does not have to mean ignoring hygiene.
Karnataka deploys 3,000 additional KSRTC buses for Mysuru Dasara
Mysuru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has planned additional bus services across the state to handle the expected surge in passenger traffic during Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Around 3,000 extra buses will operate between October 16 and 27, while 700 special services will connect Bengaluru with Mysuru. The transport arrangement is aimed at helping Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mysuru Dasara: Dist to tighten access to Palace, 48k tickets arranged to avoid illegal entry
Only Gold Passes Are To Be Numbered, The Remaining Capacity Is Expected To Be Arranged In Gallery-Style Seating
Mysuru Gandhi Bhavan remains unused after inauguration
Dasara Elephant Stops Mid-Way Of Jumbo Savari Procession Rehearsal In Mysuru, Rested
The daily rehearsal of tamed elephants was to end at Bannimantap starting from Mysore Palace premises: Reports
CM releases schedule for Ministers to attend Dasara programmes in Mysuru
Drop Nandini milk price hike proposal, Mysuru hoteliers urge CM
CSIR Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR CFTRI) has released Notification No. PAT 64/2026 for 2 vacancies, including Project Assistant - I (PA-I) and Project Associate - I (PAT-I) posts, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 16 October 2026 at CSIR-CFTRI, Opp. Railway Museum, Mysuru. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. Further details are available at cftri.res.in.
Nandini milk price hike worries residents, stakeholders in Mysuru
Asian Games gold medallist Pranavi gets grand welcome in Mysuru
Passengers stolen laptop bag, gold chain recovered
TTE spots person travelling on BelagaviMysuru train; RPF enquiry leads to recovery of passengers belongings
Kumaraswamy seeks halt to NICE toll collection, cites Rs 4,756 crore revenue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that NICE had collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue since 2008 despite the project remaining incomplete and demanded that toll collection be stopped immediately. Therefore, I demand that toll collection be stopped immediately. The State government should also take urgent action in this regard. I also appeal to the public not to pay tolls under any circumstances, Kumaraswamy said. NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a long-running controversy in Karnataka involving the development and land acquisition for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC). The project was conceived as an expressway and peripheral road network connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with townships and related infrastructure. The main controversy concerns land acquisition, alleged excess acquisition, compensation and the use of land acquired for purposes allegedly beyond those originally approved. Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) headquarters, JP Bhavan, Kumaraswamy argued that despite the High Court making strong observations against toll collection, and the Supreme Court not issuing any stay on the matter, the continued collection of toll was illegal. The original project cost of the NICE road was Rs 1,583.76 crore. However, the company has so far collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue. He alleged that toll collection was being carried out in violation of the terms governing the NICE project. He referred to the Karnataka High Court's observations on the project and said the Supreme Court had not stayed the High Court judgment. According to figures cited by him, annual toll collections stood at Rs 5.59 crore in 2008-09 and had risen to Rs 734.97 crore in 2024-25. He alleged that a total of Rs 4,756.48 crore had been collected between 2008 and 2025. 'How many more years will toll collection continue?' Kumaraswamy strongly objected to suggestions that toll collection could continue for another decade. How many more years will this alleged collection continue? They say there are still another 10 years of toll collection. On what basis? This cannot continue, he said. He reiterated his demand that toll collection on the NICE road be stopped immediately and that the State government take appropriate action in light of the court proceedings and the terms of the original agreements. Kumaraswamy said the issue had been pursued by the JD(S) and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda for nearly two decades and claimed that the matter was now reaching a decisive stage. Kumaraswamy said a Toll Concession Agreement (TCA) was signed on September 4, 2000, between the State Public Works Department and NICE. He said the agreement required the project to be implemented in accordance with the original Framework Agreement (FWA) dated April 3, 1997. In the event of any conflict between the TCA and the terms of the FWA, the provisions of the Framework Agreement were to prevail, he said. According to Kumaraswamy, the agreement also envisaged construction of a four-lane concrete road, service roads and maintenance areas before toll collection could begin. He alleged that these conditions were not fully complied with and that toll collection nevertheless began in 2008. NICE has been collecting toll despite not completing the project and has also acquired land belonging to farmers. The company cannot continue collecting toll without complying with the conditions of the original agreements, he said. Kumaraswamy also raised allegations concerning lake areas within the project. Referring to the H.T. Somashekar Reddy case, he said NICE had sought 6,999 acres before the Supreme Court, including 2,193 acres for the Peripheral Road. He said the land cited at the time comprised various categories of agricultural and government land and did not include lake areas. He further said engineer Kapil Sharma had, in 2021, used the Dishaank application to identify instances where roads had allegedly been constructed over lake areas and had submitted a complaint. Kumaraswamy said documents relating to the alleged encroachment of lakes were also released at the press conference. Kumaraswamy alleged that the project alignment was altered through the Outline Development Plan (ODP) on February 12, 2004, without obtaining the required Cabinet approval. He alleged that the changes resulted in an expansion of the land allocated to different components of the project. According to the documents cited by him, the land earmarked for the Peripheral Road was increased from 2,193 acres to 2,747 acres, while the land for the toll road was increased from 6,999 acres to 9,468 acres. Kumaraswamy alleged that these changes were made unilaterally and without Cabinet approval. He also referred to the Karnataka High Court's judgment of July 29, which, according to him, held that altering the original agreement through the ODP amounted to a fraud on statute and the Constitution and also criticised State authorities for their role in the matter. Kumaraswamy said NICE had approached the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court judgment. He said the Supreme Court had not granted a stay on the High Court judgment and had adjourned the matter for further hearing to November 2. He added that 25 lawyers, including those representing the State government, had appeared before the court in connection with the matter. Kumaraswamy argued that, in view of the High Court judgment and the absence of a stay from the Supreme Court, toll collection should be stopped immediately. He also pointed to a Cabinet decision taken during the S.M. Krishna government on November 4, 2002, under which toll collection was to be withdrawn if the four-lane concrete road was not completed within six years. Kumaraswamy alleged that NICE had generated revenue through avenues other than toll collection, in violation of the original Framework Agreement. He cited Rs 384 crore allegedly generated through land sales, Rs 108 crore received as advances towards joint development of land and construction projects, and Rs 338 crore from convention centres. He also referred to the recommendations of former Minister and Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra, who chaired a House committee in 2016. According to Kumaraswamy, the committee had recommended taking over the NICE project and recovering excess land. Kumaraswamy questioned the change in Jayachandra's position, noting that while he had stated in August 2023 that the NICE road was not required, he subsequently wrote to the Chief Minister in May 2025 seeking completion of the project. This raises questions about what is happening behind the scenes, Kumaraswamy alleged.
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Cong govt exerting undue influence on SIR process: NDA seeks K'taka Governor's intervention
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 6 (IANS) An NDA delegation led by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy and Leaders of Opposition R. Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Tuesday expressed serious concern and disapproval over what it termed the undue influence exerted by the Karnataka government on the constitutional process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The delegation, comprising BJP and JD(S) MLAs and MPs, met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Lok Bhavan and submitted a memorandum seeking his intervention to safeguard the interests of individuals who filed objections through Form-7 applications. The NDA leaders alleged that the Chief Electoral Office appeared to have succumbed to pressure from the state government and urged the Governor to issue directions to ensure that false and unwarranted FIRs and criminal cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, were not registered against individuals, including BJP workers, in connection with the SIR exercise. The memorandum stated that the SIR process had been progressing smoothly and in a structured manner and was currently at the stage of issuing notices and disposing of claims and objections. It said the exercise was aimed at ensuring accurate, inclusive and legally valid electoral rolls and fulfilling the constitutional promise of universal adult franchise. The NDA delegation said the SIR was necessary to prevent and curb the inclusion of ineligible persons in electoral rolls on account of what it termed illegal influx, and to safeguard the integrity of voter rolls and ensure free and fair elections. It further stated that the SIR exercise in Karnataka was at an advanced stage of the notice phase and disposal of claims and objections. Referring to Rule 13(2) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, the memorandum said every objection to the inclusion of a name in the electoral roll had to be filed in Form-7 and could be submitted by a person whose name was already included in the electoral roll. The NDA leaders contended that filing objections through Form-7 was a legitimate constitutional right, subject to scrutiny by election officials and the appellate process provided under law. They also argued that there was no bar on filing Form-7 objections in bulk. Referring to an Election Commission of India communication dated January 16, 2026, and the Manual on Electoral Rolls, 2023, they said applications could be submitted in bulk for identifying corrections in draft electoral rolls. The memorandum claimed that there were no restrictions on the number of Form-7 applications that could be submitted to Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Electoral Registration Officers and that all objections were required to be cross-verified by election officials. It also stated that Booth Level Agents could file multiple Form-7 applications. Hence, no illegality is committed with submitting Form-7, the delegation stated. The NDA leaders also criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and ministers for allegedly holding a protest within the premises of the Election Commission despite prohibitory orders. They alleged that the protest exerted undue influence on the functioning of the Chief Electoral Office. According to the memorandum, such actions appeared to have resulted in the issuance of a circular proposing action under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act. The delegation said the circular had caused apprehension among people who had submitted Form-7 applications, as it appeared to legitimise the use of police machinery and interference in the SIR process. It further alleged that individuals were now apprehensive about the registration of criminal cases under the BNS, 2023, citing FIRs registered in various districts, including Belagavi, Bidar, Ballari and Mysuru. The NDA delegation urged Governor Gehlot to issue appropriate directions to the Karnataka government to safeguard the interests of individuals who had filed objections through Form-7. It also sought directions to ensure that false, unwarranted FIRs and criminal cases under the BNS, 2023, were not registered against individuals, including BJP workers, in connection with the SIR exercise. The delegation said such intervention was necessary in the interest of justice and to maintain the purity of elections.
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Golden throne assembled at Mysuru Palace
NDA alleges pressure on Ktaka CEO over SIR process, seeks protection for Form-7 applicants
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 5 (IANS) A delegation of NDA leaders on Monday alleged that the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) appeared to have come under pressure from the Karnataka government regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and sought protection for individuals and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders filing Form-7 objections. The delegation, led by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, submitted a complaint to Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar alleging undue interference by the state government in the SIR process. The NDA leaders expressed concern over what they described as undue influence exerted by the state government on the constitutional process of SIR, particularly with regard to the filing of Form-7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls. They urged the Chief Electoral Officer to issue appropriate directions to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) and District Magistrates to safeguard the interests of individuals filing Form-7 objections. The delegation also sought directions to the Karnataka Police, through the Director General and Inspector General of Police, to ensure that the police do not interfere in the SIR process by registering what it termed false or unwarranted FIRs against individuals, including BJP workers. The NDA leaders maintained that there was no bar on filing Form-7 applications in bulk and cited an Election Commission of India communication dated January 16, 2026, in support of their contention. There exists a provision to file applications in bulk for identifying corrections to be carried out in the draft electoral rolls. Hence, there is no bar on filing bulk applications through Form-7, the submission stated. The delegation alleged that members of the ruling Congress government and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) workers had been influencing and interfering with the SIR process. It further alleged that the state government was misusing the police machinery by registering criminal cases against individuals who had filed Form-7 objections, creating fear and apprehension among objectors. The NDA leaders alleged that while filing false objections was punishable, the police were registering serious offences such as cheating, forgery, intimidation and breach of peace against individuals filing Form-7 applications. They also alleged that the police were attempting to bypass the non-cognisable nature of Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, by registering serious cases without due application of mind and under political pressure, particularly against BJP workers and individuals sympathetic to the party. The submission referred to reports of FIRs being registered in Bhalki in Bidar, Market Area in Belagavi, Vyalikaval in Bengaluru, Ballari and Narasimharaja in Mysuru. The delegation alleged that such action amounted to misuse of police powers to interfere with the functioning of the Election Commission of India. The NDA leaders also objected to the protest staged by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and other ministers on October 1 at the premises of the Chief Electoral Officers office. They alleged that the protest was held despite prohibitory orders and exerted undue pressure on the functioning of the Chief Electoral Office. The delegation sought clarification on how a private individual was permitted to file a complaint under the relevant provisions when the prescribed procedure required action by the government or a competent authority. It also sought clarification on how the complainant obtained the relevant official document, under what authority it was accepted and acted upon, and the legal basis and procedure followed in registering and proceeding with the complaint. The NDA delegation said the SIR process was progressing in a structured manner and was currently at the stage of notice hearings and the filing of claims and objections. It said filing objections to the inclusion of a voters name in the electoral roll was a legitimate statutory right available to a person whose name was already included in the roll. According to the submission, once an objection is filed through Form-7, the ERO or AERO is required to conduct a summary inquiry by issuing notices. During the hearing, both the objector and the person against whom the objection has been made are entitled to appear and be heard. The NDA leaders said the process of deciding objections through Form-7 was a statutory and constitutional mechanism aimed at ensuring that ineligible voters do not exercise their right to vote, citing Sections 16 to 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. They urged the Chief Electoral Officer to ensure that the SIR process is conducted independently and that individuals exercising their statutory right to file objections are not subjected to undue pressure or intimidation.
Supreme Court declines to stay Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor project probe
Siddaramaiah Pledges Continued Service to Varuna Constituency Regardless of Political Position
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah vows to serve Varuna constituency, reflecting on his political journey during a recent event in Mysuru. Siddaramaiah Pledges Continued Service to Varuna Constituency Regardless of Political Position
Central team assesses drought situation in Mysuru
Royal throne brought out at Amba Vilas Palace for Dasara rituals
Mysuru: Preparations for the traditional private durbar of the Mysuru royal family gained momentum with the ceremonial assembly of the historic jewel-studded throne at Amba Vilas Palace on Monday, October 5. The ritual, conducted ahead of the Navaratri celebrations, was performed according to established customs in the presence of royal family members. The palace remained Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IAFs Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to perform at Mysuru Dasara from October 18 to 20
Mysuru DC Invites Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji to Inaugurate Dasara
The Karnataka government had recently decided to have Gavisiddeshwara Swamiji inaugurate this years Dasara celebrations
KSOU Hall Ticket 2026 Out - Direct Link to Download Online at ksoumysuru.ac.in
KSOU hall ticket 2026 for UG, PG, diploma and certificate programmes is available on the university exam portal. Check the download steps, details to verify, documents to carry and answers to common questions.
Mysuru DC invites Gavi Mutt seer to open Dasara
Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara formally invited to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
Two visually impaired cyclists take part in inaugural LEtape by Tour de France in Mysuru
Hundreds of cyclists hit Mysuru streets for LEtape by Tour de France
Beerihundi Basavanna takes charge as Mysuru Rural District Congress president
Mysuru district administration invites Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami to inaugurate Dasara
Mysuru district administration invites Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Swami to inaugurate Dasara
Government will listen to grievances directly, says Shivakumar
Mysuru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday, October 4, said the government was making efforts to ensure that people could get their problems addressed directly through the Praja Seva campaign instead of making frequent trips to government offices. Launching the Praja Seva programme at Periyapatna, Shivakumar said the initiative was designed to take ministers, legislators Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Chief Minister directs officials to make Mysuru flex-free during Dasara
Ambassadors from different countries invited; religious heads to attend inaugural event
Mysuru golfer Pranavi Urs swings her way to Asian Games success
KSTDC to launch Mayura Ruchi on Wheels at major tourist destinations
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Kumaraswamy escalates attack on Karnataka CM over NICE project
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday intensified his attack on Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging irregularities in land transactions linked to the NICE Road project and questioning the alleged links between the Chief Minister's family and the Shobha apartment complex at Hosakerehalli in Bengaluru. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative involving the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC), including the NICE Road, developed by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Ltd (NICE). The project has been controversial mainly over land acquisition, compensation to farmers, the extent of land allotted to the project, and alleged violations of the original agreement. Kumaraswamy has demanded that the project be scrapped and has called upon people not to pay toll while travelling on the NICE Road. Kumaraswamy made the allegations after meeting farmers who had lost their land for the NICE Road project. He questioned the ownership of the Shobha apartment complex near the Hosakerehalli toll and alleged that the Chief Minister's family and his brother, D.K. Suresh, had links with the property. Who are Amashe Gowda, Bhagyalakshmi and Kempegowda? Kumaraswamy asked. He further questioned how the Chief Minister had purchased land in his and his mother's names, how it was possible to purchase land that had already been notified for a government project, and how the NOC had been obtained. He alleged that the property had helped create assets worth around Rs 2,000 crore through the construction of the high-rise Shobha apartment complex. Kumaraswamy further alleged that the NICE company had not issued NOCs to poor people whose land had been acquired around the project and had even denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. However, he questioned how around 200-300 acres of land surrounding the NICE Road had allegedly been purchased by the Chief Minister and his family. He alleged that land had been taken from people through unfair means, including intimidation and coercion. Kumaraswamy compared Shivakumar to Shishupala, a character from the Mahabharata, saying that Lord Krishna had allowed Shishupala to commit 101 mistakes before taking action. Excessive greed, an insatiable hunger for land and the desire for more and more despite what God has given a person can lead him to commit one mistake after another, Kumaraswamy said. He added that the story of the state's Chief Minister was similar. Kumaraswamy alleged that the people of Karnataka had been watching Shivakumar's alleged actions and had given him a final opportunity. He further alleged that the NICE Road project itself was facing the danger of being taken over. He claimed that Shivakumar was attempting to acquire the entire project in association with a Hyderabad-based person in business. The NICE agreement will end next year. After that, the NICE Road will become a complete asset, Kumaraswamy alleged. He further claimed that even before that, the Chief Minister had ventured to swallow it. Kumaraswamy also claimed that attempts had been made to offer him inducements to remain silent on the NICE project. Why do you want to get involved in the NICE project? Stay silent on this issue. Take whatever you want, he alleged, claiming that he had rejected such approaches. Nobody can buy me. I am a man of the people. I live for the people and am ready to give my life for them, Kumaraswamy said. He asserted that the farmers affected by the NICE project and the people of Karnataka were united and that he would work to ensure that the NICE Road remained with the state. Kumaraswamy also demanded the immediate arrest of NICE Managing Director Ashok Kheny, alleging that he had made derogatory remarks about the late Siddaganga seer, Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji. He should be arrested immediately, Kumaraswamy said. He alleged that the Chief Minister had continued to protect Kheny and was colluding with him. Kumaraswamy further alleged that Kheny had appropriated property belonging to Siddaganga Mutt and accused Shivakumar of supporting him. Kumaraswamy's remarks are part of his continuing criticism of the Chief Minister over the NICE Road project and alleged land transactions connected to it.
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