Tag: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister: Caste Survey Data Will Not Be Used for Reservation

“It is not about any particular caste. The survey is only to enumerate the numbers of each caste and will not be used for reservations,” Parmeshwara said.

September 21, 2025

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara Dismisses “Soft Hindutva” Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Congress

The clarification came after criticism over his brief presence at a Rath Yatra procession in Tiptur, which was linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

September 11, 2025

Parameshwara Plays Down Speculation Ahead of Surjewala’s Visit Amid Talk of Changes in Karnataka Congress

Parameshwara clarified that he had requested a personal meeting with Surjewala, separate from the internal party discussions.

June 30, 2025

Karnataka Cabinet to Discuss Caste Census Re-Survey Amid Concerns Over Inaccuracies

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the government’s decision to re-conduct the survey, criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for opposing both the original and revised census efforts.

June 12, 2025

Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy: Karnataka Govt to Draft New SOP for Large Gatherings, Says Home Minister

The stampede occurred when an estimated crowd of over three lakh people gathered outside the stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2025 victory.

June 5, 2025

Karnataka Orders Magisterial Probe into Bengaluru Stampede; Action Promised for Any Lapses

“The inquiry will determine if there were any administrative lapses. If anyone is found responsible, appropriate action will be taken,” Parameshwara stated.

June 5, 2025

Congress Slams ED Raids on Karnataka Home Minister as ‘Political Vendetta’ by Centre

The ED raids were reportedly conducted at multiple locations linked to Parameshwara, sparking outrage within the Congress.

May 22, 2025

“Decent and simple man”: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on reports of ED raids at several locations linked to G Parameshwara

This comes after media reports emerged about the ED raids at several locations allegedly linked to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

May 21, 2025

“Such Incidents Happen in Big Cities”: Karnataka Home Minister Sparks Outrage Over Bengaluru Assault Case

Reacting to BJP’s criticism over the incident and law and order in the state, Parmeswara accused the opposition of deflection.

April 7, 2025

“Authorities will do what is legally required”: Karnataka Home Minister on arrest of Prajwal Revanna

Revanna was arrested at Bengaluru airport in the early hours of Friday and was brought to the CID office in Bengaluru.

May 31, 2024