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HD Kumaraswamy Watch HDK, as he is commonly referred as, has definitely been a 'pleasant welcome' change for the citizens of Karnataka. The very first day in office he made a reference to Dr. Abdul Kalam's preachings which he wants to implement. Kudos HDK!. We hope he will implement most of his plans - both for the rural and urban population. HDK has decided to donate his entire monthly salary to the help the poor in his constituency (Ramanagaram). However the majority of the public in Karnataka did not support JD(S) actions when it came to the transfer of power to BJP. This indeed will be a black mark in his political career. But then public memory is short. If you know of any news articles related to HD Kumaraswamy please send it to
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- May 2008
- JD(S) would romp home comfortably in poll: HDK
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy today reiterated that the JD(S) would secure absolute majority in the Karnataka elections. Talking to newspersons here, he said the JD(S) was confident of securing maximum seats in the poll.
He said the first phase of polling had proved beyond doubt that the educated voters did not exercise their franchise while in rural areas heavy-polling was witnessed. However, Mr Kumarswamy alleged that both the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party were vying with each other and distributing money to the voters. Asserting that he never obstructed the development process of the State, as alleged by the BJP, he said that it was their leader B S Yediyurappa, who was against the loan for farmers and interest waiver.
- Karnataka polls: HDK sails smoothly in Ramanagaram
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Janata Dal(S) Leader H D Kumaraswamy seems to be cruising smoothly in the political waters in this Silk Capital going to the polls in the first phase on May 10. Film Distributor-turned-politician, Mr Kumaraswamy, who is seeking reelection, has distinction of being a first time MLA becoming Chief Minister after being elected in 2004 from this constitutency.
- HDK promises factory, medical college in KGF
Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy promised the supporters of former legislator M Bhaktavatsalam that if Bhaktavatsalam emerges victorious in the forthcoming Assembly elections, he would be given ministerial berth.
Addressing the gathering at an election rally here on Monday, Mr Kumaraswamy also assured the residents that a factory which would give employment to nearly 10,000 people and a medical college will be sanctioned.
- March 2008
- Krishna return will not affect JD-S: Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy today said that return of Mr S M Krishna into state politics will not have any bearing on his party's performance in the coming Assembly elections.
"Mr Krishna's return will not have any adverse impact on JD(S) and it may boomerang Congress since there are difference of opinion on his return to the State Politics", Mr Kumaraswamy said. Talking to newsmen here, he said that, however, his party was concentrating on bridging the gap between urban and rural. "The main purpose of 'Jaitra Yatre' launched yesterday was to bridge gap between urban and rural and South and North Karnataka", he added.
- HDK kicks off Jaitra Yatra
With an eye on the coming elections, former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy kicked off his Jaitra Yatra (victory tour) on Monday and exuded confidence that party will come to power on its own strength.
Setting off on the 20-day Yatra in a specially-designed bus after offering prayers at Gali Anjaneyaswami temple on Bangalore-Mysore road, he said he will highlight the miseries of people and the efforts he made to address them during his tenure as the CM.
- HDKs Jaitra Yatra to begin on March 10
He will set off on the Yatra after offering prayers at the Gali Anjaneyaswami temple on Bangalore-Mysore road at 9.30 am. He will also visit the Gavigangadeshwaraswamy temple early in the morning. During his 20-day tour, he is scheduled to cover nearly 25 districts (except Bellary, Raichur, Bidar and Gulbarga) travelling mainly by road.
- February 2008
- JD(S) ever ready for polls: Kumaraswamy
Janata Dal(S) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said his party was ready to face assembly elections at any time. Speaking on the sidelines of a national seminar on 'Apparel' here today, he said ''it is left to the Election Commission to fix the date as and when the constituencies were redrawn, as per the report of the Delimitation Commission.''
- January 2008
- ULB quota: HDK differs with Revanna
Contrary to the party’s stand, former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said he does not see any point in moving court against the new reservation roster announced by the Government for ULBs.
- Cong trying to postpone polls in Karnataka: JD-S
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy today alleged that the Congress was trying to postpone elections to the State Legislative Assembly in the name of delimitation of Assembly constitutencies.
- December 2007
- Kumaraswamy recovering after open heart surgery
Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, who underwent a 'successful' open heart surgery at a private super speciality hospital on Dec 20, is recovering well, Chief cardiovascular surgeon who operated upon the JD(S) leader said.
- Kumaraswamy undergoes heart surgery
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy successfully underwent an open heart surgery to replace the blocked 'calcific aortic valve' at a super specialists hospital here today.
The four-and-a-half hour surgery was done by a five-member team of noted cardiac surgeons, led by Dr Vivek Jawali, at the Wockhardt Hospital on Bannerghatta road this afternoon. The 49-year-old Kumaraswamy was taken to the operation theater this morning after elaborate tests conducted during the last two days. Former Prime Minister H D Devegowda, who arrived at the hospital early in the morning, was by the side of his youngest son and stayed all along till the operation was completed.
- Mining licences issued to JD(S) leaders: BSY
Lashing out at H D Kumaraswamy, former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa charged that he had issued mining licences to at least 14 former JD(S) MLAs just a day before resigning from the post of chief minister, after the BJP had withdrawn support to his government.
- Gowda, HDK unperturbed over Prakash move
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and and JD-S National President H D Devegowda today played down the resignation a section of former legislators led by Mr M P Prakash saying that the move would have no impact on the party. An unperturbed Mr Kumaraswamy, who made attempts to avert the split told newsmen here that the resignations would have no impact on the party.
- All JD(S)ex-MLAs will get ticket: HDK
In a bid to hold back dissident leaders in JD(S), former CM H D Kumaraswamy, on Monday, promised that the tickets would be given to all former MLAs in the coming State Assembly elections.
- Mutts call for Tumkur Bandh on Wednesday
A bandh has been called on Wednesday to protest against the alleged remarks made by Former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy on Veerashaiva mutt and their pontiffs.
The decision was taken at the meeting organised by the Akhila Bharata Yuva Veerashaiva Mahasabha Unit on Sunday to discuss the alleged remarks made by former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy about veerashaiva mutt pontiffs.
- HDK's remarks flayed
The Siddaganga Mutt alumni association has condemned the reported statement of former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy against Dr Shivakumara Swamiji and heads of Veerashaiva mutts.
Siddaganga mutt is a secular mutt. It is not confined to one particular community. It has been treating people of all caste, creed and religion equally ever since it was started in 1917.
- November 2007
- October 2007
- HDK's action flayed
The Raithara Horata Samithi has decided to fight tooth and nail against the denotification of 176 acres of prime land, which government had acquired from the farmers in and around Bangalore for developing layouts.
The convenor of the Horata Samithi D S Gowda alleged that the Kumaraswamy government passed 35 denotification orders between September 26 to October 6, well before the transfer of power.
JD-S to support BJP to form next govt: HDK
The Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka today said it will support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the next government in the state. Disclosing this to newspersons here, former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said a letter had already been sent to Governor Rameshwar Thakur in this regard by state JD(S) chief Mirajuddin Patel. Desperation rises in JD(S) While his father H D Deve Gowda made a pitch for polls, former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday tried to prevent a split in the JD(S) by engaging legislators in intense brain-storming sessions. HDK's action flayedThe Raithara Horata Samithi has decided to fight tooth and nail against the denotification of 176 acres of prime land, which government had acquired from the farmers in and around Bangalore for developing layouts. The convenor of the Horata Samithi D S Gowda alleged that the Kumaraswamy government passed 35 denotification orders between September 26 to October 6, well before the transfer of power. Yedi asks Kumaraswamy to extend support to BJP
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa today asked former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to extend unconditional outside support to the BJP to form a government, if he regretted not keeping his promise on power transfer. Ruling out meeting Mr Kumaraswamy in this regard, Mr Yediyurappa told newspersons here that '' the BJP will not approach JD(S) leaders. Kumaraswamy resigns as Karnataka CMKarnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today resigned after Congress made it clear that it would not support the JD (S) Government in the State. He met Governor Rameshwar Thakur at the Raj Bhavan after his party's meeting in the evening and submitted him the resignation letter. Unable to prove that he had the required numbers to prove his majority on the floor, Kumaraswamy was earlier advised by the Governor to submit his resignation paper.
Yediyurappa demands Kumaraswamy's resignation Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa today demanded Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to resign from his post by this evening and apologies to the people of the state for employing unethical means to remain in power. Addressing a huge rally after submitting the letter of withdrawal of support to the JD(S) to the Governor he said that party was in favour of taking a fresh mandate from the people of Karnataka. HDK to seek permission to prove majority Karnataka Chief Minister Kumarswamy today said that he would meet Governor Rameshwar Thakur today or tomorrow and request him to provide an opportunity to seek vote of confidence on the floor of the assembly. Speaking to newspersons after the JD(S) legislature party meeting here he said the meeting had discussed in detail about the latest political development and had authorised him to meet the Governor.
HDK alleges conspiracy against him by BJP Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today alleged that a conspiracy hatched by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders had caused a 'dent' to his image with regard to transfer of power to BJP as scheduled. Speaking to newsmen here, he said though the BJP leaders had begun to tarnish his name with more than 10 months was left for the transfer of power in Karnataka and created confusion till the end, thereby causing 'mental humiliation' to him.
No truck with Cong: Karnataka CM Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy today ruled out seeking Congress support in the present political situation for continuing in power. Talking to newspersons on the sidelines of a programme at Victoria Hospital here, he said ''the JD (S)-BJP coalition government is still alive and for the moment the question of seeking Congress support does not arise.'' Mr Kumaraswamy said he would take a final decision on transfer of power to the BJP after the Political Affairs Committee Meeting to be held in New Delhi tomorrow.
I will not stop if BJP ministers want to quit: HDK Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said he would not come in the way if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers chose to quit his ministry en masse. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function organised to distribute possession certificates to the people living on the government land, he said he would not stop the BJP ministers if they wanted to quit the ministry.
No extended term proposal for HDK: Rajnath The BJP is considering no such demand for an extended term for Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in the state beyond October 3, BJP president Rajnath Singh said here today. Answering newspersons on Karnataka developments, Mr Singh said there was no such demand or proposal under the party's consideration. The party was totally united on the issue of transfer of Chief Ministership to BJP and its Legislature party leader B S Yediyurappa, he said putting to rest the ''rumours'' about divisions in the party.
September 2007 HDK to continue in power after Oct 3 Striking a discordant note on transfer of power to coalition partner Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka, Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy today claimed that he was prepared to continue to be in power if Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs supported him. Talking to newsmen here he said his last 20 months could be considered as a probationary period and would like to continue rule the state for another 20 months, if his MLAS confirmed him. HDK foresees smooth transfer of power in Karnataka As D-day for transfer of power in Karnataka nears, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said it would be a 'smooth' affair between the coalition partners. Talking to newspersons after a 40 minute meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, Mr Kumaraswamy expressed the hope that the coalition would be 'stable'. "If you have any doubts wait till October three", he remarked.
CM committed for change of guard Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, on Monday, reiterated that he was committed for transfer of power to BJP on October 3. Responding to queries from reporters in an informal chat, the chief minister said handing over power as per an agreement reached with coalition partner BJP, was in the long-term interests of the Janata Dal [Secular].
Karnataka geared up to meet terrorism threat: CM The Karnataka government has geared up to meet the challenges by the terrorists in the State, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said today. Speaking to newspersons he said adequate s steps had been taken by the State government following recent blast in Hyderabad in which about 44 persons were killed and scores of others injured. The state had taken measures to strengthen the police department, especially the Intelligence wing and the State was prepared to meet the challenges.
No difference of opinion on transfer of power: HDK Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said that there was no difference of opinion in handing over power to coalition partner BJP on October 3rd. Speaking after inaugurating Government Medical College here said "that the doubts were creation of the media and there was no difference of opinion between JD(S) and BJP regarding handing over power as agreed while assuming power' Stating that there was no politics involved in the appointment of Mr Merajuddin Patel as the JD(S) State President, Mr Kumaraswamy appealed to the media and public not to mix the issue with handing over of power to BJP.
August 2007 Principles of Narayana Guru relevant even today: HDK The principles of Sri Narayana Guru, who propagated a single caste, religion and God for all people on the earth, is of much relevance in the present social scenario, remarked Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. He was speaking after laying foundation stone for Sri Narayana Guruswamy Gurukula at Mahakalipadpu near Sajipamunnur on Monday.
CM lays foundation for mini Vidhana Soudha Chief Minister laid foundation stone for the mini Vidhana Soudha at the Taluk Panchayat premises in Mangalore on Monday. The mini Vidhana Soudha will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 600 lakh. The mini Vidhana Soudha will come up in 3,712 sq feet. The basement of the building will have parking facility, strong room, election section, records and store room. Ground flood will have taluk office, sub registrar’s office, meeting hall, court hall, records and computer room.
JDS urge HDK not to hand over CM's post to BJP Udupi district unit of the JD(S) today urged Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to continue as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and not to hand over power to the BJP on October three. Speaking to media persons here JD(S) district unit President Deviprasad Shetty said the majority of people in the state desired that Mr Kumaraswamy should continue as the Chief Minister as he had 'won their hearts with his sincerity and simplicity.' "The BJP should also realise this and support Mr Kumaraswamy to continue as the Chief Minister in the best interest of the state," he said.
JD-S ready to face elections if forced into it Maintaining a stoic silence on transfer of power to coalition partner BJP slated for October three, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today indicated that the Janata Dal (Secular) will not hesitate to face the elections 'if things were forced on it. Spare a thought for BCs, CM tells MLAs I appeal to the MLAs to spend at least three hours a week for the sake of backward classes and try to understand their problems," said Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy at 92nd birth day celebration of former Chief Minister D Devaraj Urs. HDK unhappy over appt of Thakur as Governor Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today expressed unhappiness over appointment of Rameshwar Thakur as the new Karnataka Governor by the UPA government in the centre without consulting the state government. Speaking to newspersons at Hunsagi village in this district where he had come for a overnight stay in a backward village, he said there was no use in expressing displeasure over the appointment as it had become practice for the Union governments to appoint Governors not bothering to consult with the states.
Development of rural masses is HDKs priority Noting that to create economic stability for rural masses was the dream of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy claimed that he and his brother Revanna have been striving to fulfil the same. CM threatens early exit Hurt by deputy chief minister B S Yediyurappa's constant reminders to him in public on the power transfer deadline, chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has decided to convene a JD(S)-BJP joint legislature party meeting to discuss an exit prior to the October 3 handover of power. Karnataka to seek more funds for rural devp: HDK State will seek more funds from the Center for taking up more rural development works including that of 'Suvarna Grama Yojana' when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits the city today to review the Agricultural status in Karnataka, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy informed here today. Speaking to newsmen at Airport, he said that the Center had announced a special package of Rs 2689.64 crore for the six districts in the state, where a large number of farmers committed suicide during last five years.
July 2007 Power transfer to BJP without hassles Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today categorically said in the State Assembly Replying to a debate on the demand for grants for the departments held by him, Mr Kumaraswamy said there was good internal adjustment and arrangements between JD (S) and BJP.
that the Janata Dal (S) will stand by its word and transfer power to its coalition partner Bharatiya Janata Party in October. HDK says he sticks to promise made on power transfer Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumraswamy today said that one must wait for time to hand over the power in the coalition government till October 3. Reacting to newsmen at a helipad here today, he said there are many statements from Janata Dal Ministers and other leaders on the power sharing issues and it was their own expression and he would not worry about this.
JD-S leader wants HDK to continue as CM Uncertanity over transfer of power from Janata Dal(Secular) to Bharatiya Janata Party in October, as agreed upon prior to the formation of coalition government in Karnataka 17 months ago, gained further strength with another JD(S) leader B C Patil speaking out openly against it. Criticising Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa for his 'partisan' approach in taking up development works, actor-turned politician B C Patil became the latest politician from that party to oppose the transfer of power. "We would rather face elections than handing over the Chief Ministership to the BJP, especially to Mr Yediyurappa," Mr Patil said here today.
HDK discusses terror situation with Home Minister Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today discussed 'unofficially' with Home Minister Shivraj Patil the terror threat in the state and sought higher central allocations for empowering the police force to tackle the militants. Speaking to mediapersons after his meeting with Mr Patil, Mr Kumaraswamy said the state had provided full information to the Centre but was not forthcoming with information on the sensitive nature of crime involved.
HDK criticises Karunanidhi for writing to Centre Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy today criticised his counterpart Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi for writing letter to the Centre asking for release of Cauvery water from the state. Mr Kumarswamy told reporters here, that the writing of such letter to the Centre has created a confusion among the public and also difference of opinion among the farmers of both the states.
HDK to defend on Monday Comments are being made on the grama vasthavya programme, suggesting that its a publicity stunt. Ill explain in the Assembly on Monday on how successful has the programme been and what difference has it brought to the villages (where he stayed) in terms of infrastructure development, the Chief Minister said. Gowda wants his name removed Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has directed officials to investigate into the "Rs 100 crore" free hi-tech orphanage in Byranayakanahalli, Nelamangala, built by forest and environment minister C Chennigappa. CM emulates Krishna, plans bus yatra His father might prefer the padayatra, but chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has opted to emulate his predecessor S M Krishna by going on a bus yatra.
June 2007 Opposition victimising HDK on Land Grabbing issue Janata Dal (S) President H D Deve Gowda today accused the Congress of spreading allegations that Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had close contacts with Real Estate operators whose offices and homes were raided by Income tax officials. "We know who has cooked up this news that the Chief Minister is close to these real estate businessmen. Let there be a detailed discussion on the matter and Mr Kumaraswamy will defend himself. If he cannot do that he will step down," he said while speaking at a party function where former cricketer Dodda Ganesh joined the party today. Preparations complete for HDK's village stay Preparations have been completed for Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy's village stay at Surumutha Tanda in Indi Taluk in the district on June 23. Minister for Textile Appu Pattanashetty, who is also District In-charge Minister, told newsmen here that Mr Kumaraswamy would stay overnight stay in Vitthal Rasgod's hut in the thinly populated hamlet, about 50 km from here, which had neither sanitation nor water facility. Ramanagaram to be 28th district of Karnataka H D Kumaraswamy's constituency, Ramanagaram, in Bangalore Rural district will become the 28th district of Karnataka. To coincide with the number, it will be inaugurated on June 28. Kumaraswamy made this announcement at the launch of midday meal scheme here on Wednesday. Karnataka will be getting a new district a decade after seven new districts were carved out, taking the total in the state from 20 to 27 then. To steer clear of prickly issues that previous governments faced before they zeroed in on the seven districts, the Kumaraswamy government has constituted a panel to go into the infrastructure, views and feasibility factors and recommend new districts that could be carved out of Bangalore (Rural), Kolar, Gulbarga and Belgaum. Kumaraswamy to address 'burning issues', China trip off tung by adverse response to the foreign jaunt of Karnataka legislators in July, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has backed out of the trip. As a face-saver for cancelling the trip,Kumaraswamy told reporters here on Wednesday: "There are several burning problems that the state is facing, I am not going on any foreign trip and instead will focus on solving these problems."
Kumaraswamy urges IT industry to adopt villages Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy urged a group of IT industry representatives, who met him over breakfast on Wednesday, to adopt villages, rural schools and colleges. "The state has 26,000 villages. Corporates can play a key role in improving the quality of life, education and health conditions of these villages. They can adopt schools and colleges in some of them," the CM said.
BJP, Cong MLAs want HDK to continue: Ansari While sticking to his stand that he will not join the BJP led alliance government, Karnataka Minister for Labour and JD(S) leader Iqbal Ansari today said many BJP and Congress legislators were in close touch with Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, working for the latter's continuance in office. HDK sees no threat to coalition government Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said that the poll outcome in the byelection to Ullal Assembly seat against the coalition partners Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP would not have any adverse impact on the stability of the government. Kumaraswamy to stay overnight in a tribal settlementKumbudikki village, in the Tribal Settlement area, 10 km from here, has been completely spruced up for Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's overnight stay. The villagers, especially tribals, most of whom make their living by collecting fire wood from the forest, expect the Chief Minister would take steps to lift the ban on collection of minor forest produce.
May 2007 Cong MLAs want Kumaraswamy to continue: Ansari Karnataka Minister for Labour Iqbal Ansari today claimed that some of the Congress Legislators want Mr H D Kumaraswamy to continue as Chief Minister. Talking to newsmen here, Mr Ansari, who had earlier claimed that more than 30 BJP legislators are ready to extend their support for the continuation of Mr Kumaraswamy, said support is coming from legislators of other parties also. Kumaraswamy continues his village stay Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, continuing his village stay, spent last night in a house belonging to Mr Venkatashetty, a poor former who owns half an acre of land in Badagalamole village. Mr Kumaraswamy, who ventured to remove 17 year old jinx attached to the District that Chief Minister who visits would loose his post, was given a traditional welcome when he arrived at 0200 hrs.
State needs a regional party: CM A regional party on the lines of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is the need of the hour, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has said. Speaking to reporters after offering pooja atop BR Hills before he proceeded to Badagalamole for a night stay, he expressed disappointment over the Centre’s stance regarding the State. Kumaraswamy has providential escape on way to jinxed town Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today had a providential escape when the helicopter in which he was traveling to Yelandur in Chamarajnagar District force landed near a lake due to heavy winds accompanied by rain at Yelikere, six km from Yelandur. The Chief Minister, accompanied by officials and Pandavapura legislator Puttaraju was proceeding to participate in a serious of programs when the mishap occurred.
Let Cong withdraw its candidate if it is secular Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today challenged the Congress party to withdraw its candidate from June two Ullal assembly byelection, if it (Congress) was really believed in secularism. "Congress leaders instead of blaming Janata Dal (Secular) should ask their candidate to withdraw and help JD(S) instead of asking us to withdraw our candidate", Mr Kumaraswamy told newsmen here.
CM to develop Ullal... I do not need 30 to 40 years for development of the region. I just need three months time to develop the region, said Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. CMs stay: Privileged couple overjoyed Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy is all set to stay at the house of Rangashetty and Ratnamma during his village stay programme at Badagalamole near here on Sunday night. The couple have expressed happiness at their house being chosen for the privilege. A roof-tiled house, Rangashetty’s dwelling place built out of his own hard-earned money has some part of the construction work still to be completed. Cementing work of the walls and floor is yet to be done. Former MLA A R Krishnamurthy visited Rangashetty’s house to supervise arrangements for the CM’s stay.
IAS officers hurt by CM remarks Several IAS officers on Friday are said to have expressed serious displeasure over Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamys remark that officers were not properly responding to peoples problems despite repeated directions. Raichur residents await CMs visit Several organisations, leaders and resident are waiting for an opportunity to speak to Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, to discuss the problems being faced by the people. Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy’s grama vastavya (village stay) in Raichur is yet to materialise. Perhaps the time is still not right. It was cancelled twice before for some or the other reason.
Kumaraswamy keeps promise to visit jinxed town Mr Kumaraswamy will be the first Chief Minister after nearly 17 years to visit the district as popular belief has it that a Chief Minister would lose power if he set foot in the district of Chamarajanagara. It will be a dream come true for the people of this jinxed district when Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will tour the district for three days from May 27. Breaking the jinx, Mr Kumaraswamy would be the first Chief Minister after nearly 17 years to visit the district as popular belief has it that a Chief Minister would lose power if he set foot in the district. Immediately after assuming office, he had promised to visit the district.
Fifth Pay Commission submits final report to HDK The Fifth Pay Commission, headed by former Additional Chief Secretary M B Prakash, today submitted its final report to Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. Mr Kumaraswamy, in his brief address, said the Government would go through the report in detail and explore the possibilities to implement the recommendations made by the Commission.
Fifth Pay Commission submits final report to HDK The Fifth Pay Commission, headed by former Additional Chief Secretary M B Prakash, today submitted its final report to Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. Mr Kumaraswamy, in his brief address, said the Government would go through the report in detail and explore the possibilities to implement the recommendations made by the Commission.
Karnataka to continue its support to IT/BPO: HDK Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has asserted that the state will continue its support to the IT and BPO industry. Announcing the 10th edition of Bangalore IT in-2007, which begins from October 29 to November 1, here last night, Mr Kumaraswamy said Karnataka, especially Bangalore city, had been the home for IT majors and the state government was committed to extend full support for the existing and the new players, who want to set up their development centres in the state.
Hand over lakes to BDA, BBMP: H D Kumaraswamy Government of Karnataka is now looking for stronger measures to safeguard the waterbodies. Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said, "the fortunes of Bangalore's lakes could be turned around by handing them over to Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA)". Chief Minister said, "The Lake Development Authority (LDA) was entrusted with the rejuvenation of Puttenahalli Lake on a Rs Three-crore budget. However, not much is visible as on how the money has been spent,". He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating BDA's Kothanur-Konanakunte Road in J P Nagar.
NICE now misleading media Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday alleged that the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) has mislead the media about the proceedings in the Supreme Court related a case pertaining to the controversial Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project. HDK to visit jinxed Chamarajanagar on May 27 After a gap of over 17 years, the jinxed Chamarajanagar district will receive Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who has decided to pay a three day visit from May 27 and likely to announce series of developmental works totalling over Rs 300 crores. The Chief Minister would commence his tour by staying overnight in one of the houses of Uppar Community people at Badagalamole villge, the most backward village in the district.
Medical experts to tackle Handigodu syndrome:CM Speaking after kickstarting development works worth Rs 26 crore, here on Friday, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy assured of initiatives from State government to instill confidence among Handigodu patients. CM juggernaut mows down another taboo Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy seems unstoppable. His myth-busting juggernaut is truly on a roll. Just about a week ahead of his proposed ‘jinx-smashing’ visit to Chamarajanagar, he did an Ingalagi at another hamlet, this time at the home of Seetamma, a victim of Handigodu syndrome. If last September he stayed a night at an AIDS victim’s house at Ingalagi village in Bijapur district, on Thursday night it was the turn of middle-of-nowhere Handigodu in Malwe grama panchayat limits of Sagar taluk, to host the ‘dare-all’ CM. (Seetamma, victim of the mystery disease named after her village, is one among 438 similarly placed persons in the district; there are, officially, 349 victims in Chikamagalur district).
Kumaraswamy Ready for dialogue with TN on Cauvery Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today reiterated that he was ready for a dialogue with his Tamil Nadu counterpart M Karunanidhi to resolve the vexed Cauvery River water dispute. When mediapersons asked him to react on Mr Karunanidhi's remarks on the issue reported in a section of the media, he said he did not want to react as Mr Karunanidhi was very senior to him and experienced.
Lambanis give CM a grand welcome Aslam Basha, a physically disabled person, who had tried to meet the CM in Bangalore several times but was meted with failure, finally succeeded in having his appeal heard. Old age allowance, repair of roads, treatment of cancer, illegal sand mining were some of the appeals that featured on Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy’s village stay recently at Madhuranayakanahalli of Channagiri taluk.
Huge response for Janata Darshan It was back to midnight darshan for chief minister H D Kumaraswamy even as the people lined the streets to receive him at the late hour. Taking a break from his habit of arriving after midnight, he had come at 9 pm at the last village he stayed, Srirampura in Hassan district, where deputy chief minister B S Yediyurappa accompanied him. But here, it was the old routine again.
Janapada Jathre row gets complicated The row over chief minister H D Kumaraswamy's pet programme Janapada Jathre (folk fair) is set to boil over even as the matter is expected to be discussed in the cabinet on Monday. Kannada and culture minister H S Mahadev Prasad has ordered the Jathre to be halted — to "restructure it and reduce expenditure." But the minister has taken exception to Jathre convener Sreenivas G Kappanna going to the media stating that "no reason has been attributed" for stopping the popular event.
Ray of hope for bright students Chief minister H D Kumarswamy promised to safeguard the interests of poor and meritorious students,who have passed SSLC examination recently at Rattihalli (Hirekerur taluk), on Sunday evening. The CM, showing concern to the parents' plight at getting their wards admitted to elite colleges due to heavy donations, promised to help them.
Removal of Ministers, HDK to seek legal opinion Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday said he will consult legal experts before taking any decision on the recommendation of Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde to remove two ministers Y Alkod Hanumanthappa and Sharanabasappa Darshanapur from the Cabinet. The Lokayukta had recommended the chief minister to remove the two ministers from the Cabinet for failing to submit their statements of assets and liabilities for the year 2005 to the Lokayukta within the prescribed date.
CM, brother Revanna exchange words Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to transfer the appeal by the State, questioning the verdict given by the Cauvery Tribunal, to a larger Bench and said the State government is ready to fight for justice. Soon after landing at Belur helipad, CM decided to leave without coming into the city. His brother-Minister H D Revanna intervened and suggested that he should attend the programme at least for five minutes. The Chief Minister lost his temper at that and chided his elder brother in public and left in a hurry.
CM completes 25th villages stay Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, continuing his 'Village Stay' last night stayed in a small farmer's house along with his deputy B S Yediyurappa. This was Mr Kumaraswamy's 25th overnight stay in a village and this was for the first time Mr Yediyurappa joined him in his venture taken up after JD(S)-BJP coalition government came to power.
Cabinet will discuss Internal Reservation issue Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said that the contentious internal reservation issue would be discussed by the state cabinet shortly. Speaking to media persons at Melapura village near here, he said that there was no difference among the coalition partners Janata Dal (S) and the Bharatiya Janata Party on the internal reservation issue and it would be taken up in the coming cabinet meeting and implemented. -
Ensure 80 pc benefit to reach the needy: HDK Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today asked the State Machinery to ensure that at least 80 per cent of the funds earmarked for the welfare of society reached the beneficiaries. Speaking after inaugurating a two-day seminar on ''11th five-year plan of Karnataka-Perspective'' jointly organised by the Karnataka State Planning Board and the Institute of Social and Economic Change here, he alleged that a huge gap existed between ''achievement and the money spent''.
April 2007 Leave quotas for poor villagers: Kumaraswamy Poor people belonging to the SC/ST and OBC communities, especially those living in villages, require reservations more than those who have already progressed in life, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy says. Leave reservation facilities for the needy, said Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in his appeal to people who have progressed in life by availing themselves of the benefits of reservation.
Gowda asks son to quit CM post if he can't deliver Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) National President H D Deve Gowda today asked Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to quit, if he stumbled upon roadblocks to deliver the common minimum programme of the JD(S)-BJP coalition front. Rare aerial attack sends CM scurrying The organisers and would-be participants had it coming the moment a massive beehive was disturbed while the podium for the centenary speeches was being set up on the flight of steps of the Soudha. CM’s absence irks members As per the schedule the chief minister had to attend the valedictory of the two-day seminar, which was inaugurated by Union Minister for Panchayat Raj Mani Shankar Aiyar on Sunday. When there was no sign of the CM’s arrival, panchayat representatives demanded that the chief minister should come and listen to their problems.
March 2007 Karnataka CM, Lottery minister get threatening letter Karnataka Minister for Small Savings and Lotteries Ramachandre Gowda today informed the State Legislative council that he had received a letter which threatened that he and Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy would be 'finished off' unless the state government withdrew its decision to ban lotteries from April. Mystery shrouds CM's 'escapades' Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's 'personal visit”'to Mangalore on Tuesday raised many an eyebrow. Efforts to trace his whereabouts proved futile. Officials were tightlipped about the visit. According to sources, Mr Kumaraswamy arrived in the Jet Airways flight at 10.30 am and left the airport in a private car to an undisclosed location. Top officials of the district, who initially denied the visit, later said it was a personal visit and they were not aware of his programmes or whereabouts. However, speculations were rife that Mr Kumaraswamy had visited a religious person’s house in Mulki. When some media persons rushed to the house, they were told the CM had not gone there. In the evening, rumours spread that the CM had gone to meet a ‘tantri’ near Kumble, where his father, Mr H D Deve Gowda, had performed a ‘yaga’ some years ago.
Rs 12 lakh for CM's garden!Guess what the state needs additional funds for? To improve the garden around chief minister H D Kumaraswamy's official residence (Rs 12 lakh), the rock garden in front of the Legislators' Home (Rs 11.50 lakh), increase in payment and travel expenses to Governor T N Chaturvedi's staff (Rs 12.50 lakh), purchase vehicles for ministers and MPs (Rs 2.52 crore), purchase flats for the residence of Karnataka Bhavan commissioner's employees in New Delhi (Rs 35.53 crore)... I can't change the system alone: CM After 14 months of being in the top seat, chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday threw up his hands in despair: "I cannot single-handedly change the system." Karnataka CM moots law to ban posters, cutouts Ubiquitous banners, buntings and cutouts are an eyesore in all major towns. The government may soon put an end to the menace. Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly he was for enacting legislation imposing a ban on publicity materials, including posters, banners and cutouts, in public places. "I am ready to introduce a Bill in this regard if all members agree to it," he said.
Now, HDK on the watchlist! Wristwatch and politicians! Yes. Karnataka politicians seem to have a fatal attraction towards watches. Now, it is the turn of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to get into a controversy over a wristwatch. But unlike former chief minister late J H Patel and former minister C M Ibrahim, the present CM has not been gifted with an expensive watch. Cauvery issue: HDK to hold discussion with Karuna Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy today said that he will soon hold dialogue with his counterpart Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to find a solution to the vexed Cauvery water sharing issue. Talking to newsmen here, he said that he had received a positive response from Mr Karunanidhi for his proposal to find a solution to the issue through dialogue. HDK assures to implement Pay Commission report Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today assured that the State Government would implement the recommendations of the fifth Pay Commission, which had submitted its report recently. HDK directs reservation of sites for poor, disabled Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today directed the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) to reserve 20 per cent of its sites and houses for people belonging to the weaker sections of society and ten per cent for the physically challenged. -
Govt to file petition on Cauvery: H.D.Kumaraswamy The chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has said that the government may consider filing an appeal on the Cauvery water issue. Speaking to reporters in Hiriyur on Wednesday, he said: "Despite the state placing facts before the tribunal, it has awarded less water to Karnataka. But we cannot blame the advocates who argued our case." CM gets tough with 2 Kolar officials Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday suspended Venkatram, DDPI of Kolar educational district (north), and Kolar ZP CEO Hrithik R Pandey for failing to follow his directions with regard to a grievance he had received during his Janata Darshan in Navalli last October. Announcing this decision to newsmen at Sugnalli, a visibly upset Chief Minister said more heads will roll from the level of principal secretary if such official apathy continued. He warned that he would soon take some “independent” decisions. In Bangalore, the Chief Minister’s media cell said that that Mr Kumaraswamy has issued oral instructions for suspending the Kolar CEO and the DDPI.
February 2007 Legal experts authorised in Cauvery issue: CM The Karnataka Government has authorised its legal experts to take further action on the Cauvery issue, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said here today. In his brief interaction with newspersons after discussions with Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the CM said the All Party Meeting held on February 24 had fully authorised the legal experts to go ahead with their course of action after rejecting the final verdict of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. -
All-party meeting on Cauvery on Feb 22: Kumaraswamy Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today announced that an all-party meeting will be convened on February 22 to discuss the future course of action in the light of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's final verdict on sharing of the river water among the riparian States. -
Karnataka CM to meet PM soon on Cauvery issue Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will soon meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discuss with him the vexed Cauvery river dispute issue following the tribunal's award on sharing of water among the riparian states. Talking to newsmen here he said he had sought an appointment from the PMO. If need be, he would lead an all party delegation later, he added. A glimpse of Navalli village 100 days after CM’s visit... Navalli women had requested the CM to ban arrack. Today, the sale of arrack and gutka is banned. Bus frequency to the village has increased. Two classrooms are being constructed to start high school in the local government school from the next academic year. Street lights fixed during the CM’s visit are still working. CM: Water release to TN difficult “The Cauvery tribunal’s verdict has done grave injustice to Karnataka. If the situation warrants, I am even ready to sacrifice my post. But how will my resignation help in solving the crisis?” This is how Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy reacted on Friday when mediapersons asked him why the government had not yet taken a decision on what the State should do if it felt let down by the tribunal. Kumaraswamy promises cool summer in ‘frying pan’ There is some good news for the people in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, popularly called as the ‘frying pan’ of the State. The people here can heave a sigh of relief as Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has assured that the Hyderabad-Karnataka region would be spared from the power cuts this summer. CM gave in to pressure from partner: KSDSS The Karnataka State Dalit Sangarsh Samithi (KSDSS-Sagar faction) on Monday criticised Chief Minister H D Kumaraswami for retracting over the issue of providing eggs to the school children due to pressure from the coalition partner BJP, and the mutt seers. Allow tax benefit to IT sectors till 2009: Karnataka CM Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today requested the UPA government to let the IT sector continue to enjoy the tax benefit beyond 2009. The previous NDA government at the Centre had in 1999 put in place a 10-year income tax benefit for small units in the IT sector which expires in March 2009. After that date, only special economic zones (SEZs) will get the benefit, unless an extension is made in the policy.
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CM confident of favourable Cauvery verdict Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today exuded confidence that the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, scheduled to be pronounced on February five, would be in favour of the State. Centre not cooperating as expected: KumaraswamyKarnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today expressed displeasure over the United Progressive Alliance Government's attitude towards Karnataka and said it was not to the expected level.
January 2007 Kumaraswamy to expand cabinet on Jan 25 Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said that the cabinet of the JD(S)-BJP government would be expanded on January 25 with induction of five new ministers. Speaking to mediapersons at Suttur Village near here, he said it would be an expansion and not a reshuffle of the cabinet. "No one will be dropped nor there would be any change in portfolios. Three from JD(S) and two new ministers from the BJP would be inducted.
CM leads City down development path Come Monday, the IT-City will catch the road towards development, literally. The Public Works Department has lined up 39 road projects to cover 883 km across the Bangalore Metropolitan Region. The project is worth Rs 683.5 crore and is likely to be completed by March 2008. Inaugurating the roads project on Friday, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said, “the project will put an end to apprehensions over the slow pace of infrastructure development and connectivity problems.”
S'pore keen on supporting airports devp in K'taka: HDK Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said that Singapore has expressed a keen interest in investing in development of airports across the state. Mr Kumaraswamy who held meetings with delegations from Singapore, Kuwait and South Korea during the last few days told newsmen here that the Singpore delegation had shown interest in setting up of IT parks similar to ITPL here, in Mysore, Mangalore and Belgaum. Kumaraswamy's copter develops technical snag HAL's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, carrying Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, today developed technical snag mid-air, forcing him to curtail his official visit to Bijapur and return to the city. Junket falls short of CM’s ‘Amby-tions’? If the ‘retreat’ at Amby Valley that Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy organised for his party MLAs was aimed at defusing the rumblings within the JD-S, it has fallen way short of such expectations. Or so it seems. That the CM took his legislators all the way to a hill station a full 900 km from Bangalore, for three days of cosying up to them and thus getting all the present and potential trouble makers from out of his path, was sign enough of his keenness — if not desperation, given the not-so-cosy-relationship with the BJP — to keep them from breaking ranks. CM’s surprise visit to Lad’s Green HouseChief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, on his way back from Shiradi by helicopter, paid a surprise visit to MLA Anil Lad’s Green House at Lokappanahola. CM was returning from Pune, after making a trip to Shiradi on Sunday and giving into MLA Anil Lad’s insistence, visited his VSL Agritech Co and stayed there for about 15 minutes. It is said that he viewed the green house, Goshala and ‘gomutra’ unit. Karnataka govt is not neglecting minorities: HDK Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said his government was not ignoring the minority community and he had no knowledge of Minister for Wakf Board and Haj affairs Zameer Ahmed's decision to resign from the Cabinet. HDK passes the buck on truck with BJP Unable to take a firm stand on whether to have an alliance with the coalition partner BJP in the upcoming elections to local bodies, the JD (S) has finally chosen to play safe: To leave it to the local level leaders to decide. The Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday disclosed that the party has decided to leave it to the discretion of taluk and district level leaders on aligning with the BJP. “It is a difficult decision to make. So, we have left it to local level leaders,” he told reporters after greeting P B Mahishi on his taking charge as the new Chief Secretary. Elections to 213 local bodies are due to be held in the State.
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