Private trip, haven’t discussed state politics, says K’taka Minister on Delhi trip

Private trip, haven’t discussed state politics, says K’taka Minister on Delhi trip

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) Downplaying his Delhi visit, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara claimed on Thursday that his trip was a private affair, and he did not discuss anything related to state politics. Sources, however, said his visit was part of an agenda to replace Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar as the state president of … Read more

Haven’t borrowed like the Centre, yet managing well, says Shivakumar on Karnataka bankruptcy claim

Haven't borrowed like the Centre, yet managing well, says Shivakumar on Karnataka bankruptcy claim

Bengaluru, Feb 3 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday reacted strongly to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s comments that the state has gone bankrupt under the Congress-led government, contending that it has not borrowed as much as the Central government and is efficiently managing its affairs. Responding to a question from reporters … Read more