Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah denies leadership feud, backs hate crime bill, and dismisses BJP's claims amid recent violence.

flag Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied rumors of a leadership contest within the Congress party, stating there is no internal struggle for the chief ministership. flag He confirmed plans to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to discuss the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, which passed the state legislature and proposes jail terms of one to seven years and fines up to ₹1 lakh for hate crimes. flag Siddaramaiah dismissed BJP claims of a power struggle, attributing recent tensions to a banner dispute over a Maharshi Valmiki statue that sparked violence in Ballari, resulting in one death. flag He supported the BJP’s planned padayatra, recalling his own 2010 march, and accused BJP leaders of using the issue to deflect from declining influence.

23 Articles