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Former Deputy CM calls for investigation into embezzlement of funds donated to Ram temple in Ayodhya

Former Deputy CM calls for investigation into embezzlement of funds donated to Ram temple in Ayodhya

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Former DCM K.S. Eshwarappa addressing the media in Shivamogga on Saturday. | Photo Credit: S.K. Dinesh Former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has called for a fair investigation and punishment in connection with allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, expressing concern over the impact on devotees. At a press conference on Friday, Mr. Eshwarappa said the allegations had shocked Ram’s devotees. “I hope the Central government is not taking this lightly. There are reports of a long-standing conspiracy to siphon off funds, and there is clear failure on the part of the temple trust,” he said. Mr. Eshwarappa demanded action against those responsible. “The Centre must ensure a fair probe and punish those who embezzled money donated by devotees,” he said. Sharavathi project protest planned Shifting focus to the controversial Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project, Mr. Eshwarappa accused Energy Minister K.J. George of rushing the tender process without waiting for mandatory clearances from the Centre and National Wildlife Board. The haste, he implied, reflected a familiar pattern in environmental governance: ask …

Ramesh Jarkiholi denies he is trying to bring Eshwarappa back into BJP

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BJP leader and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi has denied that he is trying to bring ousted leader K.S. Eshwarappa back into the party. “I am not involved in any such effort. I am not a big leader to decide on such things. I do not have that authority. The party high command expelled Mr. Eshwarappa and it should decide on taking him back. I have not spoken to him about this issue,” Mr. Jarkiholi said. He was responding to queries from reporters in Gokak about the meeting held in the residence of Mr. Eshwarappa by some BJP leaders. “Yesterday, I was returning to Bengaluru from Mumbai when Basanagouda Patil Yatnal invited me to Mr. Eshwarappa’s house. I did not know MLA Rajugouda (Narasimha Nayak) was there too. If I had known, I would not have gone there,” he said. He said that the leaders who had assembled there were discussing issues like getting reservation facility for their communities. “But party politics was not discussed. I can say that confidently. I was just sitting and listening. …

Supporters of Eshwarappa allege ‘sorcery’

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BJP’s expelled veteran leader and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, who is contesting as an Independent candidate from Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency, during an interaction with The Hindu, in Sagara on April 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The supporters of former minister K.S. Eshwarappa, who is contesting as an Independent candidate, have alleged “sorcery” against the candidate, by political opponents at Shikaripur. Independent candidate Eshwarappa has alleged sorcery against him at Shikaripura. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Eshwarappa’s office has shared a video clip and photo showing two lemons, vermillion and an unknown object placed in front of the office of Rashtra Bhaktara Balaga in Shikaripura, with media. The supporters of Eshwarappa maintained that their candidate would not be disturbed by such attempts. Eshwarappa is contesting against BJP candidate B.Y. Raghavendra, son of former CM B.S. Yediyurappa from Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency. Source link

My contest is for ideological reasons, says BJP rebel leader K.S. Eshwarappa

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A person dressed to resemble PM Narendra Modi participates in the procession led by BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga. File photo | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT BJP rebel leader K.S. Eshwarappa says his decision to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga against the party’s official candidate B.Y. Raghavendra, son of veteran leader B.S. Yediyurappa, is for ideological reasons. The 75-year-old, now expelled from the BJP, has a nearly five-decade association with the party. He says only a “disciplined soldier” of the party like him can take such a decision “to protect the party and ensure that it is in sync with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ideology.” In an interview with The Hindu, the leader claims he is getting the support of workers of all the three major political parties BJP, Congress and JD(S). He says he would rejoin the party to support Mr. Modi “soon after winning” the polls. Excerpts from the interview: Exactly a year ago, you were being hailed as a “disciplined soldier” of BJP as you abided by the party’s …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: BJP expels former Karnataka deputy CM Eshwarappa

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to conduct election rallies in Rajasthan’s Tonk and Sawai Madhopur today. During the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, spanning 21 states and Union territories, over 100 million citizens cast their votes across 102 constituencies. (File) Lok Sabha elections 2024: After the initial round of polling for the general elections held on April 19, the second phase is slated for April 26. During the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, spanning 21 states and Union territories, over 100 million citizens cast their votes across 102 constituencies, resulting in a voter turnout of nearly 64 per cent. During the initial polling phase, the estimated voter turnout stood at 63.89 per cent until 9:00pm.…Read More Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to conduct election rallies in Rajasthan’s Tonk and Sawai Madhopur today. Re-voting for 11 booths in the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency took place on Monday due to reported incidents of violence and EVM destruction by unknown individuals during the initial polling on April 19 …

BJP expels rebel Karnataka leader Eshwarappa for six years

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The BJP on Monday expelled rebel leader K S Eshwarappa for six years for violating party discipline and contesting Lok Sabha polls as an independent candidate. The former deputy chief minister who had also served as the party`s state unit president, has entered the poll fray, blaming state BJP president B Y Vijayendra and his father and veteran party leader B S Yediyurappa, for his son K E Kantesh being denied the ticket to contest from Haveri. Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has got BJP`s Haveri ticket, while Vijayendra`s brother and MP B Y Raghavendra is the BJP candidate from Shimoga. “Ignoring the party`s directions, you are contesting as a rebel candidate from Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency, causing embarrassment to the party. This is violation of party discipline,” state disciplinary committee president Lingaraj Patil said in the expulsion order. It said, “so, you have been relieved from all the responsibilities and have been expelled from the party for six years, with immediate effect.” The 75-year-old Eshwarappa, had remained steadfast in his decision to contest, spurning …

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son | Latest News India

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BENGALURU: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. Shivamogga: Independent candidate from Shivamogga constituency KS Eshwarappa files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga on April 12 (PTI) “Disregarding the instructions of the party, he (Eshwarappa) has contested as a rebel candidate from the current Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency and caused embarrassment to the party. This is a violation of party discipline. He is therefore absolved from all responsibilities with immediate effect and expelled from the party for six years,” said the letter signed by Lingaraj Patil, chairperson of Karnataka BJP’s disciplinary committee. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! The decision came hours after the Election Commission’s deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday evening, and Eshwarappa was granted the symbol of a farmer standing in front of a sugarcane. Shivamogga is due to vote in the …

‘Eshwarappa Training Guns at BJP, Not My Family’: Raghavendra Hits Back as Shivamogga Battle Heats Up

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The battle for Shivamogga in Karnataka is an intense one in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Voting will take place on the Lok Sabha seat on May 7 in the third phase. Three-time MP BY Raghavendra, who is former chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s son, has been brimming with confidence even though he is faced with a rebellion from his father’s close political rival KS Eshwarappa, who has filed his nomination as an Independent. Eshwarappa, the rebel BJP leader has called out “dynastic politics” in the party involving Yediyurappa and his sons. When asked how he is going to counter this rebellion on the field and whether Eshwarappa was trying to settle old political scores with his father BSY, Raghavendra laughed away, saying he will respond after the elections but “people will teach them a lesson.” Speaking to News18 while on campaign trail, he further attacked the Independent candidate for misusing Hindutva for his personal gain. Raghavendra feels that his work as an MP over three terms will speak in his favour and Eshwarappa’s candidature against him …

Amit Shah calls would-be rebel K.S. Eshwarappa to Delhi for talks

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A file photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah (3rd from left) with Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and BJP veteran K. S. Eshwarappa. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Former minister and BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa, who raised a banner of revolt against the BJP in Karnataka, received a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. The former minister has been asked to travel to Delhi for consultations. Mr. Eshwarappa informed mediapersons at his residence in Shivamogga on April 3 that he had received a call in the morning from Mr. Shah who expressed surprise over his decision to contest as an independent candidate for the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. “I have clearly explained to him the reasons that forced me to take this decision. He asked me to come to Delhi. When seniors invite me, I respect them. I will go and meet him on April 3,” he said. Elaborating on the conversation with Amit Shah, Mr. Eshwarappa said he listed out the reasons …

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa | Bengaluru

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Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said he will contest independently and win the elections even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes and attempts to change his mind. Former Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa. (PTI) While Eshwarappa was speaking at a public gathering in Shivamogga, a female supporter raised a question to him, inquiring about his response if PM Modi were to visit his home and try to persuade him against running for elections independently. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. READ | FIR booked against BJP’s CT Ravi over his social media post: Election Commission Replying to her, the former Karnataka minister said, “In this gathering of supporters, I want to assure you that even if Modi attempts to visit my house, I will not entertain him. I will not disrespect my supporters or activists, and I am confident that I will successfully run for elections and emerge victorious.”. Earlier, he said, “I have served the party faithfully …