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DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran questioned Chief Minister Vijay's changing positions. He criticized Vijay's stance on delimitation after meeting Amit Shah. Maran also questioned the Chief Minister's silence on the Mekedatu dam issue. He stated Tamil Nadu's rights should not be compromised for cooperation. The DMK leader urged Vijay to clarify his actual stand on these matters.

BJP leaders were detained while protesting for minister B Nagendra's removal from the cabinet. The demonstration occurred as they marched towards Vidhana Soudha demanding accountability for the Valmiki Corporation scam. Protesters raised slogans against the Congress government and called for Nagendra's resignation amid the controversy. The BJP cited a CBI charge sheet and communication to the Governor as reasons for their demand.

Congress replaced its deputy speaker nominee, A S Ponnanna, with Mankal Vaidya. This change aims to consolidate smaller other backward class communities within the party. Vaidya, from the Mogaveera community, filed his nomination papers for the deputy speaker post. The party also retained Umashree as its deputy chairman candidate for the legislative council. Chief Minister Shivakumar assured a woman's induction into his cabinet soon.

Shivakumar appeals to farmers to keep calm

Karnataka Chief Minister d k shivakumar has allocated portfolios to twenty-three ministers. Key departments like finance and home were retained by Shivakumar himself. U T Khader received minority welfare and health, while R Ramalinga Reddy got forest. K H Muniyappa was assigned social welfare, fulfilling his lobbying efforts. The government now prepares for the monsoon session amid some internal party discontent.

Karnataka deputy chief minister warned Tamil Nadu politicians against interference. He asserted Karnataka would protect its territorial sanctity and administration. Tamil Nadu leaders demanded a high-level probe into the August 15 firing incident. Karnataka officials stated forest personnel returned fire in self-defense. The state has ordered a magisterial inquiry and offered interim relief.

Karnataka Chief Minister d k shivakumar has allocated portfolios to 19 new ministers. Key departments were reshuffled among senior ministers Ramalinga Reddy and K H Muniyappa. Shivakumar retained control of finance and Bengaluru planning authorities. Ramalinga Reddy moved to forest, ecology, and environment portfolios. K H Muniyappa was allocated social welfare and Rizwan Arshad received food supplies.

A new bill requires prior government approval for private events on state property. This legislation aims to regulate gatherings and replace an earlier executive order. The Karnataka government insists the bill targets no specific organization or political party. It will apply to all public gatherings, including RSS meetings and route marches. The bill will be introduced during the ongoing legislative session for enactment.

Basavaraj Horatti, the Chairman of Karnataka's Legislative Council, announced his resignation on Friday, citing undue pressure from the Congress government. According to Horatti, Congress leaders warned him of a no-confidence motion unless he resigned. After joining the BJP in 2022, he had discussions with Congress figures prior to stepping down, a meeting acknowledged by Deputy Chief Minister d k shivakumar.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay called for enhanced collaboration among southern states and the Centre. Highlighting the importance of unified economic interests and shared natural resources, he urged for resolving disputes regarding water and other resources through constructive dialogue. Emphasizing the need for leveraging regional strengths, Vijay expressed unwavering dedication to collaborating with both the Union government and neighboring states for equitable development.