POLITICS
OPINION | Siddaramaiah beats Devaraj Urs in longevity, but not legacy
Karnataka’s politics has always been characterised by chronic instability, with only two of the state’s 23 CMs finishing a full term. Siddaramaiah and Urs are the two who each lasted a full term. But it was Urs who was the real game changer
POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi vs. EC: 'Vote theft' charge is dubious but electoral rolls have a problem
Rahul Gandhi’s example of Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura assembly constituency to make his case is unconvincing. However, he has brought to the fore a long festering wound which needs to be addressed squarely, rather than attacking and intimidating a leader, who after all is playing the role of a “messenger”
POLITICS
Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar outcome in Karnataka may hinge on ‘corruption scandals’
Shivakumar’s supporters through public statements are seeking to create conditions for a change in CM. All signs point to the current CM Siddaramaiah digging in and the Congress central leadership all at sea. The deadlock could be broken by adverse court rulings on ‘corruption scandals’ the CM confronts
POLITICS
‘Caste Census’ announcement by GoI gives Siddaramaiah wiggle room
Under fire for a highly controversial caste survey, Karnataka’s CM has now got the opportunity to claim that his initiative on this issue forced PM Modi’s hand
POLITICS
Karnataka’s caste survey opens a Pandora’s Box for the polity
A deeply divided Cabinet, outraged mutt heads and thwarted ambitions muddy the waters. Two key questions remain unanswered. Will Siddaramaiah realise his ‘dream project’ of making the OBCs have a greater say in Karnataka politics? Can any political party remain unscathed by the fallout of the report?
POLITICS
How Karnataka is losing its advantage in the fight against COVID-19
POLITICS
Opinion | Karnataka bypoll results show benefits of an united opposition against BJP
POLITICS
Opinion | Are JD(S)’s electoral plans in Karnataka at the cost of Congress?
POLITICS
Opinion | By opting for early assembly polls, Telangana’s KCR has played his hand wisely
POLITICS
On a warpath: Disgruntled Siddaramaiah throws Congress-JD(S) alliance into a tailspin
BUSINESS
Kumaraswamy’s cabinet expansion sparks more dissent in Karnataka
INDIA
Why the Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka could backfire in 2019
POLITICS
Six days on, new Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy's cabinet woes are far from over
