BJP downplays JD(S)-Congress victory in Karnataka bypolls

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November 6, 2018

New Delhi, Nov 6: The BJP on Tuesday downplayed the gains made by the JD-S-Congress coalition, which won on four out of five seats that went for the bypolls in Karnataka - two Lok Sabha and two Assembly constituencies .

Reacting to the results, the party said that the outcome of the bypolls would not have any bearing on the coming assembly elections in five states and the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Talking to a TV channel, national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP G V L Narasimha Rao said ,'if any political party thinks that winning by-polls is like winning real elections then they are sadly mistaken.'

Exhibiting the power of joint fight against the BJP, Congress and Janata Dal(S), coalition Government in Karnataka, made major inroads into BJP territory winning two out of three Lok Sabha seats and both the Assembly segments which went to by-elections on November 3.

While Congress scored a major win in Ballari wresting the LS seat from BJP in its bastion, and also won from Jamkhandi Assembly segment, JD(S) retained its LS seat of Mandya and Ramanagara Assembly segment.

The BJP had to be content with the solitary win in Shivamogga parliamentary seat.
The win for the coalition partners in Ballari Parliamentary seat, a BJP stronghold where U S Ugrappa of Congress defeated J Shanta of BJP by a thumping margin of 2,14,826 vote, was the biggest win for the coalition partners.

Congress thus ended the nearly two-decade BJP reign in the mineral rich district.

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Vision 2030 push: Saudi Arabia cancels expat worker fees for licensed industrial facilities

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December 19,2025

Saudi Arabia has abolished fees on expatriate workers employed in licensed industrial establishments, signaling a strong push to empower national factories and enhance the Kingdom’s global industrial competitiveness. The move reflects the leadership’s commitment to building a sustainable and resilient industrial economy under Saudi Vision 2030.

The decision was approved by the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, following a recommendation from the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA). It forms part of a broader strategy to support, modernize, and strengthen the industrial sector.

By removing fees on foreign workers, industrial establishments gain greater operational flexibility and relief from financial pressures. This is expected to help factories expand production, improve efficiency, and compete more effectively in international markets, while reinforcing long-term sustainability.

The initiative aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030, which identifies industry as a key pillar of economic diversification. A competitive and resilient industrial base is viewed as essential for driving innovation, attracting investment, and sustaining long-term economic growth.

Overall, the fee exemption underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to creating a supportive environment for industrial development and ensuring that Saudi factories remain globally competitive and capable of leading the nation’s economic transformation.

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