The ruling Congress secured five out of seven seats in Karnataka's legislative council elections, exceeding expectations due to alleged cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) members. BJP won two seats, while JD(S) lost its candidate. The results are seen as a boost for CM D.K. Shivakumar's government.
G Parameshwara's appointment as deputy CM in Karnataka's Congress government brings back memories of past power struggles within the party, particularly between him and CM DK Shivakumar, and previously with Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar met Congress leaders in Delhi amid speculation over a possible leadership reshuffle, with discussions also focusing on cabinet expansion, Rajya Sabha elections, and MLC polls.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly has disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni following his conviction and life sentence for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification is effective from April 15, 2026.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge downplayed the Karnataka chief ministerial tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, stating the party will resolve the "confusion soon." This comes amid speculation fueled by a reported power-sharing agreement and a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara suggesting Kharge could be a suitable CM.
The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at around 12 premises across Karnataka on Monday in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering probe under PMLA. The searches included premises linked to Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, sons of Congress MLA N A Haris. The main accused is Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki, with the probe stemming from multiple FIRs involving hacking of websites, alleged bitcoin theft, extortion, and NDPS Act violations.
