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Karnataka Today newsletter: CLP meeting sets target of 20 seats in Lok Sabha polls, and more
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah this morning, set a target of winning at least 20 parliamentary seats in Karnataka in the 2024 general elections. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar added that the other challenge before the legislators was to also ensure a majority of seats in BBMP polls.
Following the meeting, the CM and Deputy CM are expected to leave for New Delhi to discuss Cabinet expansion, even as the two leaders are not seeing eye-to-eye on many choices. Against the sanctioned strength of 34, there are too many aspirants for ministerial berths.
Former Minister and five-time MLA U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly on May 24. Mr Khader is the 23 rd Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
The 54-year-old is the second-youngest Speaker of the Assembly after K.R. Ramesh Kumar, who was elected to the post at the age of 43 in 1994 when H.D. Deve Gowda was the Chief Minister. Mr. Khader is the first Muslim to serve as Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly.
Sri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic College in Bagalkot’s Ilkal has issued a circular compelling its students to watch the controversial Hindi film, The Kerala Story. College principal Keshav Das asked all students of BAMS and PG Ayurvedic medicine courses to watch the movie’s free screening on May 24, giving them half the day off. Maintaining that it was not mandatory, Mr. Das said the movie was being shown as it carried a great message for society.
The three-day free screenings have been organised by Veeranna Charantimath, former MLA and BJP leader in Bagalkot. Meanwhile Vijayanand Kashappanavar, Congress MLA from Hungund constituency where Ilkal is situated, said he had no idea about the circular.
Udupi’s Kaup police have booked four persons for performing stunts on four-wheelers between Moodabettu and Moolur on National Highway 66.
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BJP alleges goondaism in Ballari clash, demands judicial probe following violence involving Congress supporters and weapons.
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Sjoerd Marijne reappointed as chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team, aiming for success in upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
Javed Akhtar condemns a fake AI-generated video claiming he turned to God, considering legal action for defamation.
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Kerala marks New Year with record liquor sales of ₹125.64 crore, led by Kochi's Kadavanthra outlet at ₹1.17 crore.
Ballari clash: Case booked against Janardhan Reddy, 10 others in banner row; heavy security deployed
Case filed against Gali Janardhan Reddy and 10 others after violent clash over banners in Ballari; extensive police security deployed.
Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstra’s Palghar
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