Not even a single BJP MLA will join Cong after May 23: Yeddyurappa

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May 14, 2019

Kalaburagi, May 14: Opposition Leader in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly B S Yeddyurappa, who is also BJP State President, today ruled out possibility of BJP Legislators joining Congress after May 23.

Referring to AICC General Secretary and party incharge of Karnataka affairs K C Venugopal's claim, he said that " no single BJP MLA will join the Congress or any other political party".

Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Yeddyurappa said that “after May 23 when Lok Sabha election results are announced, more than 20 Congress MLAs who are not happy with Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, will not continue in Congress and they wanted to join BJP."

Yeddyurappa’s statement comes in the wake of Venugopal asserting that many BJP MLAs in Karnataka will join Congress after May 23, when results of the seven-phase general elections will be declared. "We are not going to poach any MLAs from BJP but on their own they will join Congress".

Yeddyurappa expressed confidence of his party candidates clinching from Congress the Kundagol and Chincholi seats by winning the byelection."

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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