Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, wife Geetha meet Dy.CM DKShi; Trigger political speculations
Bengaluru: Popular Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar and his wife Geetha paid a visit to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar at his residence in Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru, on Wednesday.
Accompanied by Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, who is Geetha's brother, the couple's visit has sparked speculation about Geetha's potential candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 under the Congress party.
Geetha Shivarajkumar had previously contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections as a candidate of the JD(S) party. However, she recently shifted her allegiance to the Congress and actively campaigned for the party during the Karnataka Assembly elections earlier this year.
When asked about the possibility of contesting from Shivamogga in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Geetha stated that no decision has been made yet. She emphasized that she will follow the guidance of her husband, brother Madhu Bangarappa, and the party leaders.
Geetha clarified that their recent meetings with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar did not involve any political discussions.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
