
Vijayendra writes to Karnataka Chief Minister, seeking withdrawal of restrictions on media at Vidhana Soudha
B.Y. Vijayendra, the BJP State president, has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding the withdrawal of a circular restricting journalists' access to the Vidhana Soudha. The circular, issued by the DPAR, mandates electronic media personnel to obtain specific accreditation and restricts entry for those without such cards. Vijayendra argues that the restrictions hinder journalistic duties and are motivated by "panic and jitters," urging transparency and accountability in government actions.
20 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Journalists protest restrictions at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
— The Hindu
Journalists in Bengaluru protested restrictions on media access at the Vidhana Soudha, opposing a circular mandating video statements from designated locations.
24 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Vijayendra, the BJP State president, requested the withdrawal of restrictions on media access at the Vidhana Soudha, citing concerns about the circular's impact on journalistic duties.
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