H D Kumaraswamy

No reason Karnataka government should celebrate 'Hindi Diwas' - Ex Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has written a controversial letter to the Chief Minister of Karnataka urging him not to celebrate 'Hindi Divas' in the state. And protested against Hindi. Kumaraswamy has said that forcibly celebrating Hindi Diwas on September 14 would be "injustice" to the people of Karnataka.

Sep 13, 2022, 10:50 AM IST

Former Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy demands tough action against those involved in Bengaluru vandalism

At least three people died in police firing after violence erupted in Bengaluru on August 11 over an alleged derogatory social media post by a Congress leader's relative.

Aug 12, 2020, 17:37 PM IST

You voted for Narendra Modi, go ask him to do your work: Karnataka CM tells protesting workers

The employees of the Yermarus Thermal Power Station (YTPS) in Raichur district blocked his bus to protest over several issues, including fair wages.

Jun 26, 2019, 20:22 PM IST

BJP to lay siege to CM Kumaraswamy's official residence on Sunday

State BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa along with a host of senior party leaders including former deputy chief minister R Ashoka, among others, spend the night at Anand Rao circle.

Jun 15, 2019, 23:24 PM IST

H. D. Kumaraswamy: 2 JDS leaders death apprehension in Sri Lanka blasts

JDS leader or Karnataka CM H. D. Kumaraswamy said, ''2 JDS leaders death apprehension in Sri Lanka blasts''

Apr 22, 2019, 12:02 PM IST

Morning Breaking: It was an emotional outburst, says Kumaraswamy after 'shoot mercilessly' remarks

A day after he was heard asking a person on the phone to kill the murderers of a Janata Dal (Secular) worker “mercilessly in a shootout”, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday that he was shaken up on hearing about the incident. Speaking to reporters after visiting the family of Prakash, the JD(S) worker who was murdered on Monday in Maddur town in Mandya district, Kumaraswamy said Prakash was known for his work among the people, especially farmers.

Dec 26, 2018, 09:06 AM IST

Deshhit: HD Kumaraswamy defends 'kill mercilessly' statement

A day after after a video clip of HD Kumaraswamy telling someone that the killers of Janata Dal Secular (JD-S) leader be shown no mercy emerged, Karnataka Chief Minister defended himself saying,”I was emotional at that moment.” Watch this video to know more.

Dec 25, 2018, 22:06 PM IST

5W1H: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy faces heat for 'kill' remark

The BJP has come out with a stinging attack on Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy for his remarks in which he was caught on camera saying the men suspected of murdering his party worker should be 'killed mercilessly' in a shootout. Watch this video to know more.

Dec 25, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Tax sleuths raids Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy’s accountant home

The Income Tax department quietly raided the city residence of Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s chartered accountant HB Sunil. The move is widely being perceived as a pressure tactic on the Congress-JD(S) alliance in the state by the BJP-led centre. 

Aug 24, 2018, 13:06 PM IST

Yeddyurappa threatens to go on protest after Kumaraswamy-led coalition government fails to clarify stand on loan-waiver

Trying to corner the H D Kumaraswamy government, BJP Karnataka chief BS Yeddyurappa on Thursday threatened to go on protest from Monday, July 16, if the JD(S)-Congress coalition fails to clarify its stand on loan-waiver and other issues.

Jul 12, 2018, 21:55 PM IST

There are issues: Kumaraswamy admits rift in coalition government over Karnataka budget

Kumaraswamy's comment comes a day after a purported video clip showing former Karnataka CM Siddaramaih expressing his displeasure over fresh budget went viral.

Jun 26, 2018, 09:36 AM IST

Nobody can touch me at least till Lok Sabha 2019 polls: Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy

As questions over the longevity of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka lingered, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said no one can 'touch' him at least till the 2019 Lok Sabha polls are over.

Jun 15, 2018, 21:33 PM IST

Karnataka: Quit if you can't waive farmers loans, JDS tells Congress govt

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and state JDS chief H D Kumaraswamy on Friday asked the Siddaramaiah government to quit if it cannot announce the farm loan waiver.

Jun 16, 2017, 17:32 PM IST

High Court directs SIT not to arrest Kumaraswamy in mining case

Kumaraswamy had earlier said that he had no role in the case and would come out clean.

Jun 15, 2017, 21:14 PM IST

SC directs ex-Karnataka CM, his wife to face trial in graft case

Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and his spouse will have to face criminal trial for alleged misuse of official position in granting lease to a mining firm and allotment of 80 acres of land to a private cooperative society, the Supreme Court said today.

Sep 27, 2016, 21:45 PM IST