On Wednesday(18th September),The Karnataka BJP condemned the Siddaramaiah government after Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao challenged the “exorbitant” BBMP taxes in High Court. BJP Bengaluru Central District President Sapthagiri Gowda expressed shock that a state minister had to take legal action over the city’s high tax rates.
Today (17th May): The Supreme Court rejects an appeal challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order to stay proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, accused of objectionable tweets and violating the Model Code of Conduct before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Justices questioned bypassing the High Court, leading the petitioners to withdraw the plea. Another case involves Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
