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Hijab ban in schools not revoked yet, issue being discussed: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes U-turn after announcing the withdrawal

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the removal of the hijab ban in schools is still under contemplation.

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‘Trying to sow poison of religious bigotry in harmonious society’: BJP slams Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah over decision to reverse hijab ban in colleges

OpIndia Staff - 22 December, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said he has asked to withdraw order imposing hijab ban in educational institutions across the state.

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‘Christian community’s service to state in education, health commendable’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

ANI - 18 December, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Monday praised Christian community for their contribution in the field of education and health.

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As Congress supports ‘special rights’ to Muslims, BJP leader Bommai hits out, says Siddaramaiah is diverting SC,ST funds, indulging in minority appeasement

ANI - 5 December, 2023

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday accused the state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of indulging minority appeasement politics while doing "injustice" to Dalits and tribal communities.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends son Yathindra in ‘cash for posting’ scam, demands public apology from HD Kumaraswamy for allegations

OpIndia Staff - 18 November, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticised HD Kumaraswamy and defended his son in 'cash for posting' scam.

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Cash for Transfer Scam: Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra caught giving CMO staff orders on viral clip, opposition asks Karnataka CM to resign

OpIndia Staff - 17 November, 2023

Yathindra, son of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was seen issuing certain instructions on the phone.

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ASI serves notice to Karnataka govt for digging nail into the pillar of Hampi’s Virupaksha temple for CM Siddaramaiah’s visit

OpIndia Staff - 13 November, 2023

The Karnataka Endowments officials did not seek permission from the Arcaheological Survey of India and dug a nail into the UNESCO Heritage site without their consent.

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As Indira Canteens is marred with fresh allegations of bribery, here are details of the controversies surrounding Karnataka Congress’ pet project

OpIndia Staff - 19 October, 2023

The Karnataka Congress' flagship Indira Canteen programme, a subsidized food venture scheme opened in 2017, is once again under the scanner over alleged bribery allegations

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New Karnataka education policy: Yogendra Yadav, the protestor for hire, and Professor Japhet, who drafted anti-superstition bill specifically targeting Hindu rituals, part of committee

Shraddha Pandey - 12 October, 2023

It is worth recalling that Professor S Japhet, founding director of the UGC-sponsored Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEEIP) was a prominent player in drafting the controversial Anti-Superstition Bill, in 2013. It is worth noting that the bill intended to outlaw 'superstitious practices' was a pet project of Karnataka CM P Siddaramaiah.

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