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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- The Hindu
Lokayukta police register FIR against ex-Minister Eshwarappa and two others
The Shivamogga Lokayukta police registered a case against former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, his son K.E. Kantesh, and his daughter-in-law R. Shalini, based on a complaint by Vinod B., an advocate in Shivamogga. The case was registered under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, on July 2. Mr. Vinod, the complainant, told The Hindu that he had been seeking an investigation into the alleged corruption against Mr. Eshwarappa since 2012. 'The matter went to the High Court a couple of times. Once an FIR was registered, and raids were carried out on the properties of Mr. Eshwarappa. However, it did not move further,' the complainant said. The Lokayukta police have now registered the case after the special court in Bengaluru heard the matter, he added. Mr. Vinod alleged that Mr. Eshwarappa and his family members amassed wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income. He had submitted documents to support his claims.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
SUV topples seven times, kills 5 of 8 friends visiting temple in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A group of friends' temple visit turned tragic Tuesday as the MUV in which they were travelling in toppled at least seven times in Doddaballapur, causing the death of five people and leaving three injured. Eight friends were heading to a temple in Gauribidanur taluk, Chikkaballapura district, in a rented Toyota Innova. Police said the accident happened around 10.45am between Nayakarandanahalli and Makali village of Doddaballapur on the state highway connecting to Gauribidanur. The victims are Eshwarappa, 75; DN Kalappa, 69; Purushottam, 62; Gopinath, 52; Narasmiha Murthy, 50, driver of the Innova (registration number KA-04-AA-7425). The injured are Kumara, 50; Srinivas, 55; Narayanappa, 60. Police said the friends were weavers, farmers and small-time businessmen. They would regularly go for morning and evening walks together. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru They decided to visit Shri Bheemeshwara Temple near Manchenahalli, Gauribidanur taluk, and hired the MUV. Murthy, who was driving the vehicle, overtook a truck on the curve of a narrow road and found a bus coming from the opposite direction. He tried to avoid the bus and pulled the steering to the left side, losing balance. As a result, the Innova rolled upside down at least seven times, according to police. The passengers were tossed in the air and fell on the road in different directions. The two-lane road has no divider. Four persons died on the spot, while Gopinath succumbed within a few minutes after he was rushed to a nearby hospital. A senior police officer said the stretch is accident-prone and advised people to drive slowly there. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Surjewala visits state to collect money: Ravi
Udupi/Shivamogga: MLC alleged that Randeep Singh Surjewala, Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, visited the state not to listen to people's problems but to collect money. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Giving money is a Congress tradition. During the Mughal rule, there was a system of giving money. If the Congress high command is not paid, those in power lose their positions. To stay in power, money must be given, and he toured the state for that purpose. The people will teach Congress leaders a proper lesson," Ravi said on Monday. Regarding Eshwarappa joining BJP, Ravi said he would not comment on someone who was expelled from BJP. Ravi also said there needs to be research on the increasing heart attacks in the state. "Whether it is due to lifestyle, food habits or mental stress, scientific research is necessary. When a mother or infant dies, the health minister is not bothered. Politics should be set aside, and a team of experts should be formed to conduct research and provide a report," Ravi said. On the BJP state president's post, the MLC said the position is not vacant in the state. Ravi also stated that he is not aspiring for any position. Eshwarappa challenges Siddaramaiah on Constitution Former deputy chief minister KS Eshwarappa on Monday challenged CM Siddaramaiah over Constitution. "We should not deviate from the original preamble of the Constitution. Incorporating the terms secular and socialist was inappropriate," he said. Eshwarappa directed three queries to Siddaramaiah: "Who added the words 'secular' and 'socialist' to the Constitution, and when? Did Indira Gandhi add these words during the Emergency?" Eshwarappa said the RSS does not control BJP's decisions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The expelled BJP leader said people from various castes asking him to join the saffron party. "I need to speak with many BJP leaders, and then I'll consider joining the party. I won't join any other party apart from the BJP. Other parties are making offers, saying 'bring your son, what do you need, what should we give your son,'" he claimed.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Expelled leader Eshwarappa hints at return to BJP
Ballari: Expelled BJP leader K S Eshwarappa on Sunday indicated a possible return to the party, saying 'the BJP was his life' and there was no question of him joining any other political outfit. He said he was considering meeting senior BJP leaders and that some within the party were also open to his return. The BJP had expelled Eshwarappa, a former state president and Deputy Chief Minister, for six years last year for violating party discipline and contesting the Lok Sabha polls as an independent from Shivamogga, rebelling against the party's official candidate. Eshwarappa had entered the fray, accusing state BJP chief B Y Vijayendra and his father, veteran leader B S Yediyurappa, of denying his son K E Kantesh a ticket from Haveri. Vijayendra's brother and sitting MP B Y Raghavendra was the BJP candidate from Shivamogga. 'I don't know the details. I only heard through TV reports that BJP workers from the Kuruba community (to which I belong) held a meeting and demanded my return. Some of them spoke kindly about me, but beyond that, I'm not aware of anything,' Eshwarappa said. Speaking to reporters, he said, 'Where will I go if I leave the BJP? My life is at this party. Let's see, I'm thinking of speaking to some senior leaders. I've also heard that some of them are considering my return. After discussions, things may take shape. But I will not leave the BJP for any other party.' Asked whether he had received invitations from other parties, Eshwarappa said some ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government had approached him, offering suitable positions for him and his son. He also claimed that Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav had invited him. 'Hindutva is like my breath. I joined the BJP because of Hindutva. Even if I die, I won't leave the BJP or Hindutva. So, there is no question of joining any other party,' he added.
Deccan Herald
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
'Hindutva is like my breath': Expelled leader Eshwarappa hints his comeback in BJP
BJP had expelled Eshwarappa, for six years last year for violating party discipline and contesting the Lok Sabha polls as an independent from Shivamogga, rebelling against the party's official candidate.
