B.S. Satish Kumar

Jan 9, 2025 | thehindu.com | B.S. Satish Kumar

The prolonged squabble between the two rival camps in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — the rebels and those loyal to State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra — has caused concern among leaders in the “neutral” group in the party who are worried that the party organisation and cadre, particularly grassroot workers, are being adversely impacted.

Dec 10, 2024 | thehindu.com | B.S. Satish Kumar |Nagesh Prabhu |Mini Tejaswi |Suhasini Haidar

A political giant, an able statesman, a visionary administrator, a harbinger of reforms, a charismatic leader — Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (S.M. Krishna), the former Chief Minister of Karnataka and former External Affairs Minister, was all this and more. The 92-year-old Congress veteran-turned-BJP senior leader passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on December 10, 2024, following prolonged ailment, according to family sources.

Dec 10, 2024 | thehindu.com | B.S. Satish Kumar

Though former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna was accused by his opponents of focusing only on development of Bengaluru, his contribution to the development of the backward north Karnataka region cannot be undermined. Mr. Krishna made the effort to assess the backwardness of north Karnataka by setting up a committee led by noted economist Dr. D. M. Nanjundappa to remove regional imbalances when he was the chief minister.

Dec 9, 2024 | thehindu.com | B.S. Satish Kumar

Ninety-two-year-old Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (S.M. Krishna), who passed away on December 10, was a charismatic leader with a modern outlook, who created a niche for himself in the country’s political landscape with his administrative skills and a unique vision of development.

Dec 9, 2024 | thehindu.com | B.S. Satish Kumar

The winter session of the Karnataka legislature got off to a noisy start in Belagavi on Monday (December 9, 2024) with the Waqf row triggering heated exchange of words between the ruling and the Opposition members in the Assembly within hours of commencement. As Speaker U.T. Khader began briefing the House about unveiling of a painting of Anubhaava Mantapa, conceptualised by the 12th century social reformer Basavanna, in Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, Leader of the Opposition R.