Basavaraj Bommai
23rd and former Chief Minister of Karnataka
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Basavaraj Somappa Bommai is an Indian politician and engineer who is currently serving as the MP of Haveri and previously served as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka from 18 July 2021 to 19 May 2023. He is formerly serving Interim Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and He was former member of the Janata Dal and Janata Dal (United). He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the legislature of Karnataka for Shiggaon, from where he has been elected four times since 2008. Between 1998 and 2008, he was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from Dharwad local authorities. He served as Minister for Water Resources and major and medium irrigation from 2008 to 2013, Home Affairs, Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Cooperation between 2019 and 2021 minister in charge of Haveri and Udupi districts from 2019 to 2021.
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Karnataka would not have been unified without S Nijalingappa: MP Basavaraj BommaiFormer Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai praised the late former Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa for his efforts in unifying Karnataka during a speech at the Taluk Banajiga Community Welfare..IndiaTimes - Published | |
South India to deliver surprise results in Lok Sabha election: BJP leader Basavaraj BommaiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Will demand Karnataka govt to implement hike in ST quotas: BommaiFormer Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated on Friday that they will urge the current Congress government to implement an increase in quotas for the Scheduled Tribes. Addressing a gathering..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Senior BJP leader hints at alliance with JD(S) ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha pollsSenior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday hinted at talks regarding the JD(S) joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.DNA - Published | |
'Former PM Deve Gowda will guide everyone ...': Basavaraj BommaiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Basavaraj Bommai resigns as Karnataka CM, takes responsibility for BJP's poll defeatBommai had submitted his resignation to the Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan where he was accompanied by senior BJP leaders.DNA - Published | |
Karnataka election results 2023: CM Basavaraj Bommai accepts defeat against Congress, says 'will return...'As the vote counting in the Karnataka elections 2023 is currently underway, BJP leader and CM Basavaraj Bommai has conceded defeat against Congress in the polls.DNA - Published | |
Watch: Snake causes chaos at BJP office amid Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 vote countingSnake enters BJP office during vote counting in Karnataka's Shiggaon Constituency, where Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is running for re-election.DNA - Published | |
Karnataka Shiggaon Election result 2023 live: CM Basavaraj Bommai vs Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan; check who's winningKarnataka Assembly Elections 2023 latest update: Basavaraj Bommai has 44,182 or 59.4 percent of the total votes counted till now in Shiggaon seat.DNA - Published | |
Hangal, Shiggaon, Haveri Assembly election 2023 result live updates: CM Bommai leadsIncumbent CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai is contesting from Shiggaon. From Hangal, Congress' Srinivas Mane is in the fray, while Haveri seat is currently with Neharu Olekar of BJP.DNA - Published | |
Karnataka Assembly Elections Result 2023 live updates: From Shimoga to Varuna, 10 hot seats, candidates to watch out forThe electoral fortunes of top leaders including Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress heavyweights Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar and JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy, among many others will be..DNA - Published | |
Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 WINNERS list: From DK Shivakumar, Bommai, Siddaramaiah to Kumaraswamy, key candidatesAccording to early trends, Congress has grabbed the lead and is on course to win majority in 224 seats Karnataka Assembly.DNA - Published | |
Karnataka CM rejects exit poll results giving Congress edge over BJPBasavaraj Bommai said the high voter turnout always favoured the BJP and not the Congress as some rival leaders have been claiming.DNA - Published | People of Karnataka have decided to vote for BJP: CM Basavaraj Bommai ahead of polling dayBommai said, "Karnataka people have already decided to vote for BJP. I request them to vote for development, progress, and strong education and healthcare system in the state". Polling for Karnataka..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will inquire...,' Karnataka CM Bommai after Congress alleges BJP hatched 'kill Kharge' plotKarnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said an inquiry will be launched into allegations levelled by Congress that BJP was planning to "kill" their party president Mallikarjun Kharge and..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka Elections: 'I am Bajrangi' posters surface after Congress promises to ban Bajrang Dal, BJP cashes in on rowChief Minister Basavaraj Bommai campaigned at Hanagal in Haveri district on Tuesday late night condemned the Congress. He waved the saffron shawl, raised the slogan of `Jai Bhajrangi`, and chanted the..DNA - Published |
If Bajrangis revolt...: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai reacts to Congress' manifesto promiseCongress, in its manifesto for Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, has promised that it would ban organisations such as Bajrang Dal and Popular Front of India if it came to power.DNA - Published | Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: CM Basavaraj Bommai accuses Congress of 'copying' BJP's schemesThe polling for the assembly elections in Karnataka is slated to take place on May 10, and the counting of the votes will be done on May 13.DNA - Published |
Karnataka assembly polls: JP Nadda to release BJP election manifesto todayThe manifesto will be released by party president JP Nadda in the presence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and party veteran BS Yediyurappa.Sources said the party manifesto may focus on welfare..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka Election 2023: CM Basavaraj Bommai confident of BJP's victory, says 'people will bless truth'"This time, the people will bless truth, justice, and equality, and the BJP has been treading this path. So, the victory of the BJP is certain," CM Bommai said.DNA - Published |
Karnataka Election 2023: Amit Shah meets state leaders, JP Nadda holds roadshow as BJP steps up campaignKarnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was also present at Amit Shah's meeting with Karnataka BJP leaders. Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to Karnataka as part of BJP's preparations for the May 10..DNA - Published | BJP woos Lingayats with Congress 'neglect' pitchBJP's Lingayat candidates include chief minister Basavraj Bommai and BY Vijayendra, younger son of former CM BS Yeddyurappa, seen as the community's tallest leader.IndiaTimes - Published |
Some leaders may be leaving BJP, but workers are committed to party: Karnataka CM BommaiWith the ruling BJP facing revolts and desertions in some constituencies, following the announcement of candidates in 212 assembly segments for the May 10 polls, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP's first list of 170-180 candidates for Karnataka assembly elections by Wednesday: BommaiIndiaTimes - Published |
Govt won’t block Amul’s K’taka entry: Bommai on opposition demandIndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka assembly elections: Election Commission to announce schedule todayThe Election Commission is going to announce the schedule for Karnataka assembly elections today. The term of the 224-member Karnataka assembly will end on May 24. While the Congress released its first..IndiaTimes - Published |
Given 'maximum importance to Kannada': Karnataka CM Basavaraj BommaiCM Bommai complimented the KRV President Narayanagowda for selfless service to the Kannada language without caste, colour, religion, or creed differentiation.DNA - Published | PM Modi’s instruction on eco focus reflects in Karnataka budgetKarnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai termed the state budget presented by him on Friday as “eco-friendly” aiming to reduce hazards on the environment through implementation of various schemes.IndiaTimes - Published |
Days aren't far away where India can build its own aircraft in Bengaluru: BommaiKarnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said days are not far away where India can manufacture its own aircraft particularly in Bengaluru. The Chief Minister also said he is in talks with..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai expressed happiness over grants for Upper Bhadra ProjectIndiaTimes - Published |
BJP will retain power in Karnataka after assembly election: CM Basavaraj BommaiIndiaTimes - Published |