V Somanna

Somanna banks on smooth transfer of JD(S) votes to overcome 'outsider' tag in Tumkur

Tumkur is unique as the only constituency in Karnataka where both Lingayats and Vokkaligas - the two powerful, landowning communities in the state - are in sizeable numbers.

20 April 2024, 23:48 IST

Somanna banks on smooth transfer of JD(S) votes to overcome 'outsider' tag in Tumkur

20 April 2024, 23:48 IST

Somanna spent Rs 60 cr for Assembly polls, claims CM Siddaramaiah

'Last year also, he spent a like sum in Chamarajanagar, but was defeated,' Siddaramaiah said.

15 April 2024, 01:02 IST

Somanna spent Rs 60 cr for Assembly polls, claims CM Siddaramaiah

15 April 2024, 01:02 IST

Filing of nominations picks up pace in Karnataka; V Somanna, P C Mohan & Sowmya Reddy submit papers

Ahead of filing their papers, almost all the candidates visited temples and held road shows along with party leaders and a large number of supporters.

01 April 2024, 10:18 IST

Filing of nominations picks up pace in Karnataka; V Somanna, P C Mohan & Sowmya Reddy submit papers

01 April 2024, 10:18 IST

Ready to take charge of 3 most difficult LS seats: V Somanna

Speaking to reporters here on Monday Somanna said that he was happy about his recent New Delhi visit and that he has sought the party leaders to accommodate him in Rajya Sabha.

15 January 2024, 22:17 IST

Ready to take charge of 3 most difficult LS seats: V Somanna

15 January 2024, 22:17 IST

BJP plans Lok Sabha tasks to rein in sulking seniors in Karnataka

Somanna, Limbavali and Yatnal have been critical of the BJP ever since the party suffered a crushing defeat in the Assembly polls. Especially Somanna, one of BJP's prominent Lingayat leaders, has his knives out after he lost from two constituencies.

06 January 2024, 13:28 IST

BJP plans Lok Sabha tasks to rein in sulking seniors in Karnataka

06 January 2024, 13:28 IST

Lok Sabha polls: Somanna meets Gowda, HDK

Somanna, who lost the 2023 Legislative Assembly election from two seats, is now said to be eyeing a Lok Sabha ticket for the Tumkur seat.

06 January 2024, 02:25 IST

Lok Sabha polls: Somanna meets Gowda, HDK

06 January 2024, 02:25 IST

Somanna to meet BJP top leaders in Delhi soon

The former minister said he was in the party to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

31 December 2023, 20:31 IST

Somanna to meet BJP top leaders in Delhi soon

31 December 2023, 20:31 IST

Karnataka BJP leader Somanna says he is ready to contest LS polls from Tumakuru

Somanna was fielded from Varuna and Chamarajanagar assembly segments in the May 2023 Karnataka assembly election and lost from both constituencies.

31 December 2023, 10:08 IST

Karnataka BJP leader Somanna says he is ready to contest LS polls from Tumakuru

31 December 2023, 10:08 IST

Sulking Somanna, 4 others to take grouse to BJP top brass

Speculation is rife that Somanna may quit the BJP. Even Yediyurappa has not been able to reach out to Somanna.

25 November 2023, 20:25 IST

Sulking Somanna, 4 others to take grouse to BJP top brass

25 November 2023, 20:25 IST

5 Karnataka BJP leaders to take their grouse to top brass, 'disgruntled' Somanna expected to lead team

Somanna said he will visit New Delhi with lawmakers Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Arvind Bellad, Ramesh Jarkiholi and former MLA Arvind Limbavali.

25 November 2023, 14:44 IST

5 Karnataka BJP leaders to take their grouse to top brass, 'disgruntled' Somanna expected to lead team

25 November 2023, 14:44 IST