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Basavaraj Bommai
Basavaraj Somappa Bommai (born 28 January 1960, Hubballi) is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka from July 2021 to
...Read more- No leadership change in Karnataka, CM Basavaraj Bommai is doing a good job: B S Yediyurappa
Responding to a question on speculation on a leadership change in the state, the former Chief Minister, who was replaced by Basavaraj Bommai said, according to him there will be no such changes.
- Basavaraj Bommai says not thought about meeting BJP high command during Delhi visit, amid pressure to expand or rejig cabinet
With polls scheduled next year, there is pressure mounting on the CM to expand or rejig his cabinet soon, after the recent Assembly elections in five states.
- COVID-19: Karnataka CM indicates measures like surveillance at airports and border districts if cases increase
Basavaraj Bommai appealed to people to follow precautionary measures like wearing masks and maintaining social distance to control the spread of virus.
- GST Council may do away with 5% rate; move items to 3% and 8% slabs
Currently, GST is a four-tier structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 per cent. Besides, gold and gold jewellery attract 3 per cent tax.
- K S Eshwarappa's resignation cannot be considered a setback for the govt, truth will come out from probe: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
CM Basavaraj Bommai said the truth will come out from the investigation and asked the opposition Congress, which is demanding Eshwarappa’s arrest, not to become investigators, prosecutors and judges themselves.
- Further discussion on Karnataka cabinet rejig to be held next week: Basavaraj Bommai
Speaking to reporters before leaving for Bengaluru, Bommai said he held a meeting with Nadda on Wednesday on the matter.
- Amit Shah in Karnataka amid clamour for change in BJP state unit chief before 2023 polls
Shah will have a series of engagements today, including a visit to a prominent Lingayat Mutt and a meeting of BJP's core committee. Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai has, however, said that there will be no conversations about the cabinet reshuffle during the two-day tour
- 'If IT became communal...': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw flags concern, tags Karnataka Chief Minister
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, tagging Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, said if religious divide crept into the IT and biotechnology industry, it would destroy its global leadership.
- PM Modi, Amit Shah to visit Karnataka in early April, no talks on cabinet rejig during this: CM Bommai
The Chief Minister, who also holds the Finance portfolio said that a committee headed by the Chief Secretary is being constituted for the first time in the state, to supervise budget implementation.
- Govt considering measures to reduce medical fees in the state: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
Basavaraj Bommai also said that the Centre is considering alternative measures for medical students, who have returned from war-torn Ukraine, before completing their course.
- Karnataka CM thanks PM Narendra Modi for bringing back mortal remains of Indian student killed in Ukraine
According to reports, the mortal remains of Naveen will reach Bengaluru at 2:45 am on March 21.
- 91 people from Karnataka stranded in Ukraine, CM Basavaraj Bommai speaks to External Affairs Minister
Among the students stranded 28 are from Bengaluru, 10 from Mysuru, five each from Ballari and Hassan, followed by others.
- Veteran Kannada actor Rajesh dies at 82
Rajesh made his debut with 'Veera Sankalpa' in 1960. He acted in over 150 films.
- Karnataka govt will abide by HC interim order on Hijab row: CM Basavaraj Bommai
As protests for and against the hijab intensified in different parts of Karnataka and turned violent in some places, the government had declared a holiday for all high schools and colleges in the state for three days, from February 9, and it was subsequently extended up to February 16 for colleges.
- Hijab row: No interim relief for students, Karnataka High Court refers case to larger bench
On the request of petitioners' counsel to allow the students to attend classes with hijabs till a final order is issued, the court said "even interim prayers merit consideration at the hands of larger bench".
- On Karnataka Hijab row, Congress, BJP take on each other. Who said what
Karnataka Hijab row: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stood up in support of the students who have been banned from wearing the hijab in classrooms.
- All Karnataka high schools, colleges to be shut for next three days amid hijab row
"I have ordered closure of all high schools and colleges for next three days. All concerned are requested to cooperate," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced.
- Karnataka Hijab row: CM Basavaraj Bommai calls for peace, Congress decries conspiracy to "poison young minds"
The government, however, made it clear entry into classrooms with Hijab will not be allowed.
- Theatres, gyms, yoga centres and swimming pools allowed to function at full capacity in Karnataka
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with the Health Minister, senior officials and technical advisory committee representatives.
- BS Yediyurappa's granddaughter Soundarya allegedly dies by suicide, CM Bommai rushes to hospital
Soundarya was found dead on Friday morning and the body has now been shifted to government-run Bowring hospital for postmortem to ascertain the cause of death.
