BJP trying to malign JDS' image by spreading rumours about joining NDA: HDK

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January 3, 2021

Bengaluru, Jan 3: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday alleged that ruling BJP has indulged in spreading false rumours of JD(S) joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

In a series of tweets, he said that BJP was resorting to such tactics after realising that its attempts to finish off the regional party had failed, considering the results of the recently concluded gram panchayat election.

"For the same reason, BJP is preparing for a phoney alliance drama. BJP is methodically spreading imaginary reports of JD(S) joining NDA. This is absolutely false," he added.

Kumaraswamy's attack on the BJP came weeks after he spoke of an 'issue based understanding' with the BJP, while dismissing rumours of a merger between BJP and JD(S).

"Now, it is the turn of the BJP. Who from the JD(S) applied for an alliance with it? Who proposed the idea of an alliance with Arun Singh (BJP national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge) after he dismissed any such move he asked.

He also alleged that the BJP was 'poisoning the minds' of JD(S) workers and supporters by these rumours. "BJP should realise that such politics is amoral," Kumaraswamy said.

"We don't need BJP's friendship," he tweeted, adding that the results of gram panchayat elections buoyed the prospects of the regional party.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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