Latest news with #Vijayendra
Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Reach out to disgruntled members, Shah tells state brass
Bengaluru: Union home minister Amit Shah Friday took note of ongoing dissidence within the Karnataka unit of the party and suggested state brass reach out to disgruntled members and set things right. Dissidence has caused severe unrest among party ranks with three MLAs — Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Shivaram Hebbar and ST Somashekar — being expelled in the recent past. On a visit to Bengaluru to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University Bengaluru campus, Shah Friday met with brass of the state unit, including state president BY Vijayendra, opposition leader R Ashoka, deputy opposition leader Arvind Bellad, and Lok Sabha MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. At the meeting, Shah reportedly acknowledged internal discord and urged state office-bearers to reach out to disgruntled party members. A BJP functionary said, "Brass has been asked to take everyone along." Sources also say that the state unit requested Shah to clarify uncertainty surrounding the party state presidency, saying it would ease dissidence within the ranks. Vijayendra later told reporters that Shah had "advised them to double efforts" to combat the "corrupt Congress govt". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "We discussed the political scenario in Karnataka and current developments," Vijayendra said. He said Shah provided guidance and suggestions to intensify the fight against the Congress govt in the state. Meanwhile, questions surfaced regarding BJP patron and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa's stance on Union minister Pralhad Joshi's involvement in engaging with dissidents to resolve the rebellion. Yediyurappa expressed support for such efforts, saying he too was in favour of such a move and that he will "follow suit". Ayushman Bharat has helped 60cr: Shah While addressing the gathering during the inauguration Adichunchanagiri University campus on the outskirts of the city, Shah said the Centre's Ayushman Bharat health insurance has helped 60 crore citizens. Under the scheme, beneficiaries can avail treatments and procedures up to Rs 5 free of cost. Shah said that since 2014, the NDA govt under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has implemented a series of healthcare initiatives, including increasing the number of AIIMS hospitals from seven to 23, medical colleges from 387 to 718 and medical seats for MBBS doctors from 51,000 to nearly 1.9 lakh.
The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
A lot of discontent in the BJP, no one is happy, says Yatnal
There is a lot of discontent in the BJP in State . No one is happy. The only way to fix it is by removing B.Y. Vijayendra from the post of the State president, Basanagouda R. Patil Yatnal, MLA who was expelled from the BJP, said in Vijayapura on Friday. 'The State unit of the BJP is in the Intensive Care Unit. There is no proper coordination with the alliance partner JD(S). All the leaders are sold out. Instead of acting as active leaders of a responsible opposition party, they are acting as per the wishes of the ruling party leaders, he told reporters. He said that the State leaders were trying to present a false picture of the state unit's activities before the central leaders, while betraying the common party workers,' he said. According to him, Mr. Vijayendra was responsible for this State of the party. 'Many senior leaders are acting as per the directions of Congress leaders. Mr. Vijayendra seeks the permission of Minister Priyank Kharge before visiting Kalaburagi. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are keeping the opposition inactive, by threatening Mr. Yediyurappa and Mr. Vijayendra of filing or proceeding with criminal cases against them. At least now, senior leaders like Amit Shah should understand that the BJP can not depend on Mr. Yediyurappa or his family members for ever,' he said. He criticised the Congress government in the State as an anti-Hindu government. 'If Mr. Siddaramaiah is allowed to be Chie Minister for the next three years, he will turn Karnataka into a Kerala or a West Bengal. Unfortunately, the State BJP is not raising its voice against such actions by the Congress,' Mr. Yatnal said.
India Today
5 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka BJP chief says Amit Shah asked party to fight Congress ‘corruption'
BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Friday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has advised the Karnataka unit of the BJP to intensify its opposition to the Congress-led state government, calling for a more aggressive stand against what the party terms as 'corruption' and 'appeasement politics'.Vijayendra said Shah, who was in Bengaluru to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University campus and BGS Medical College and Hospital, held a key meeting with senior state leaders including former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, and MLA Aravind discussed the political scenario in Karnataka and the current developments. Shah ji has given clear suggestions and guidance to intensify our fight against the corrupt Congress government,' Vijayendra told reporters. The BJP leader accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of making policy decisions purely to appease minority communities. He cited the recent move to increase housing scheme reservations for minorities from 10 to 15 per cent as an example. 'This is divisive politics,' he said. 'While Prime Minister Modi ensures justice for all with his 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' vision, CM Siddaramaiah is demeaning the dignity of his position.'Vijayendra also described the state government as a 'Tughlaq Darbar', alleging that Siddaramaiah has forgotten his responsibilities as an elected leader. 'People will teach this government a lesson,' he reports of unrest within the BJP, Vijayendra admitted to some dissatisfaction among party members but downplayed it as a localised issue. 'Leaders like Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, CT Ravi, and Ravi Kumar are holding talks to resolve it,' he BJP is also expected to begin coordination talks with its ally JD(S) ahead of the Assembly session. Vijayendra confirmed that meetings will be held with JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy and other legislators to strengthen the Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
The Print
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Amit Shah advises Karnataka BJP to intensify its fight against ‘corrupt' Congress govt
Speaking to reporters, Vijayendra said, 'This morning, I along with former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Opposition Leader R Ashoka, and MLA Aravind Bellad met Amit Shah ji. We discussed the political scenario in Karnataka and current developments.' He alleged that the state government is making decisions solely to appease minority communities, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas', ensures justice for all communities–Hindus and minorities alike. Shah was in the city to inaugurate the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) Bengaluru campus, BGS Medical College and Hospital here. Bengaluru, Jun 20 (PTI) Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Friday said that Union Home Minister and senior party leader Amit Shah has given guidance and suggestions to the state unit to intensify the fight against the 'corrupt' Congress government. 'Yesterday, under the Housing Department, the reservation for minorities for housing schemes was increased from 10 to 15 per cent….CM Siddaramaiah is practicing divisive politics. The BJP will fight against it. The chief minister's conduct is demeaning to the dignity of his position,' he added. Accusing the CM of running a 'Tughlaq Darbar' by forgetting that he is the state's elected leader, the state BJP chief expressed confidence that people will teach the government a lesson in the coming days. In response to a question, Vijayendra said that ahead of the Assembly session, BJP will hold discussions with JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy and legislators regarding having a committee for proper coordination between the two parties. Conceding that there is some disgruntlement in the party and few leaders have expressed it, he said, 'It is a local issue. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, I and some senior leaders have discussed and decided that leaders like Joshi, C T Ravi and Ravi Kumar should resolve this and efforts are on in this regard by meeting leaders who have issues.' Keeping the Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls in mind and at a time when the party has to fight against the government on the streets, the BJP has to resolve internal issues and stand united, and efforts are on in this direction, he added. PTI KSU KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka BJP chief slams 15% muslim housing quota: ‘Siddaramaiah can stoop to any level to appease'
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Friday strongly criticised the state cabinet's decision to increase reservation for minorities under various housing schemes from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, calling it appeasement politics by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government. Speaking to ANI, Vijayendra said, "...Chief Minister Siddaramaiah can stoop to any level to appease is of doing appeasement politics, they should stress on providing education to the is not against minorities, but is against anti-national will take up this issue in the assembly and also hit the streets." Vijayendra questioned the Congress's claim of following Ambedkar's ideology, saying, "Congress leaders, including CM Siddaramaiah, repeatedly claim they're champions of the Dalits... but this is not what people expect." Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schemes, he said benefits like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao reached every section of society, unlike the Congress's religion-specific approach. "Let them stress upon education to the minorities. Let them educate people. The Congress party, after independence, never did this. If Muslims are still below the poverty line, it is only because of the Congress's attitude," he added. The BJP chief also announced that the party would raise the issue in the state assembly and protest across Karnataka. "They're only trying to fool the people of Karnataka... The High Court has clearly said it was the fault of the political leadership. At least after the court's observation, the CM should accept it," Vijayendra told ANI. Referring to the recent stampede in Bengaluru's Chikkaballapur, Vijayendra blamed the Chief Minister and Deputy CM, calling it a failure of governance. "Unfortunately, innocent officials, senior IPS officers, including the Bengaluru City Commissioner, have been made scapegoats. Bureaucracy is losing hope in this government," he alleged. Earlier, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi condemned the move, calling it unconstitutional by referring to the Supreme Court's 'rejection' of religion-based reservation. Speaking to ANI, Joshi said, "This is against the Constitution. The Supreme Court has also rejected a religion-based reservation. This reduces the quota for OBC, ST, and poor people from the general caste. The Karnataka government is doing the politics of appeasement. I condemn this. We will also approach the court against this." On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet approved an increase in the reservation quota for minority communities under various housing schemes from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. Karnataka Minister HK Patil stated that this move does not require any new rules to be drafted."The reservation for all minority communities will be increased. There are Christians, Jains, Buddhists," the Minister said. (ANI)
