Karnataka elections

Karnataka's public campaigning ends; Silence Period is in effect [details]

The high-voltage campaigning for Karnataka's May 10 assembly election ended on Monday, with all three major political parties – the BJP, Congress, JD(S), and various independents – making a last-ditch effort to lure voters.

May 8, 2023

"Will vote for Indira Gandhi's party", says farmer in Gadag as Poll Campaign enters last day in Karnataka

He was not even born when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated on October 31, 1984, but farmer Surya Naik, 28 in Gadag district of North Karnataka, asked who will he vote for on May 10, said: "I will vote for Indira Gandhi's party."

May 8, 2023

BJP will come back to power in K'taka; PM Modi bats for majority govt [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will retain power in Karnataka after the May 10 Assembly elections.

May 7, 2023

With mega roadshows by PM Modi, BJP eyes most of 28 Assembly seats of B'luru [details]

The BJP is hoping to wrest most of the 28 Assembly seats in Bengaluru following the two-day mega roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city.

May 7, 2023

PM Modi's roadshow in Bengaluru on Sunday: Advisory issued for NEET students

Prime Minister Modi's roadshow this weekend affected the Bengaluru traffic most of the day and fears mount as NEET exam is scheduled to be held on Sunday

May 6, 2023

Audio of plot to kill Kharge and his family members: Bommai says probe to determine authenticity

The Congress played an audio recording, alleging that Manikanta Rathod, the BJP candidate from Chittapur, had spoken disparagingly of Kharge and mentioned killing him and his family.

May 6, 2023

K'taka HC dismisses plea filed against PM Modi's roadshow [details]

The Karnataka High Court declined to halt political party road shows, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two road shows scheduled for May 6 and 7 in Bengaluru as part of the campaign for the State Legislative Assembly elections.

May 5, 2023

Congress vows to form special committee to oversee Hanuman temples amid Bajrang Dal row

Congress will form a special committee to oversee the development of Hanuman temples in the state.

May 5, 2023

Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar campaigns for Congress; BJP MP counters [details]

Congress leader Siddaramiah was accompanied by Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar during the campaining

May 5, 2023

K'taka BJP candidate's son shoots in air to celebrate father's ticket; Cong seeks action [details]

Celebratory firing by K'taka BJP candidate's son draws flak; Congress seeks action [details]

Congress has reacted strongly against the act and demanded strict action from the Election Commission of India against both Vijugouda and his son Samarth Gowda.

May 4, 2023

"BJP is engaging in religious politics"; Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi, questions development in K'taka [details]

It is critical for Karnataka citizens to be aware of the situation. Small-scale employers are losing jobs as a result of the privatisation of various public firms, according to Priyanka Gandhi.

May 3, 2023

Are Congress and JDS in friendly understanding; the cat's almost out of the bag [details]

In a well-functioning democracy, political parties should choose candidates who best represent the interests of voters. However, most political parties are currently forming internal alliances in preparation for upcoming elections.

May 3, 2023

K'taka Cong President Shivakumar's chopper hit by vulture, tragedy averted

Karnataka Congress President Shivakumar's chopper hit by vulture, made an emergency landing

A chopper, in which Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar was flying, made an emergency landing after it was hit by a vulture in the sky on Tuesday in Kolar district of Karnataka.

May 2, 2023

K'taka Polls: After BJP, Congress releases its manifesto; Highlights

A day after BJP promised the Uniform Civil Code, the Congress party vowed to increase the ceiling of reservation from 50% to 75% to accommodate the SC/ST/OBC/minority and other communities such as Lingayats and Vokkaligas

May 2, 2023

BJP, Congress make claims for government schemes; go on attacking spree ahead of polls

The day following the Prime Minister's campaigning, both national parties, the Congress and the BJP, are arguing over a government scheme created for those who are economically weaker.

May 1, 2023

BJP poll manifesto is "bogus"; Siddaramaiah minces no words, asks to wait for Congress' manifesto

Siddaramaiah, a senior Congress leader, called the BJP's poll manifesto for the next Karnataka Assembly election "bogus,"

May 1, 2023

K'taka Polls: Rahul Gandhi promises free bus travel for women

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday announced free travel for women in public buses in Karnataka if his party is voted to power after the May 10 Assembly elections in the southern state.

Apr 28, 2023

Lokayukta and IT sleuths conduct raids across Karnataka; govt officials under scanner [details]

The Lokayukta authorities searched Gangadharaiah's home, an Assistant Director of Town Planning (ADTP) at Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

Apr 24, 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hands over the key of 12, Tughlak Lane bungalow to the officials as he vacates the bungalow after his disqualification as a Lok Sabha MP in New Delhi on Saturday, April 22, 2023

K'taka polls: CPI extends support to Congress candidates in 215 constituencies

The Congress and Communist Party of India (CPI) on Sunday announced their alliance for the Karnataka assembly polls scheduled for May 10. As per the understanding arrived between the two parties, the CPI cadre will support the Congress candidates in 215 of the 224 constituencies of the state.

Apr 24, 2023

K'taka polls: Rahul Gandhi to celebrate Basava Jayanthi in state with Lingayats

Continuing its outreach to Lingayat community ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls, the Congress has roped in Rahul Gandhi to participate in Basava Jayanthi celebrations at Kudala Sangama in Bagalkot district of the state.

Apr 22, 2023

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Karnataka elections

Karnataka's public campaigning ends; Silence Period is in effect [details]

"Will vote for Indira Gandhi's party", says farmer in Gadag as Poll Campaign enters last day in Karnataka

BJP will come back to power in K'taka; PM Modi bats for majority govt [details]

With mega roadshows by PM Modi, BJP eyes most of 28 Assembly seats of B'luru [details]

PM Modi's roadshow in Bengaluru on Sunday: Advisory issued for NEET students

Audio of plot to kill Kharge and his family members: Bommai says probe to determine authenticity

K'taka HC dismisses plea filed against PM Modi's roadshow [details]

Congress vows to form special committee to oversee Hanuman temples amid Bajrang Dal row

Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar campaigns for Congress; BJP MP counters [details]

Celebratory firing by K'taka BJP candidate's son draws flak; Congress seeks action [details]

"BJP is engaging in religious politics"; Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi, questions development in K'taka [details]

Are Congress and JDS in friendly understanding; the cat's almost out of the bag [details]

Karnataka Congress President Shivakumar's chopper hit by vulture, made an emergency landing

K'taka Polls: After BJP, Congress releases its manifesto; Highlights

BJP, Congress make claims for government schemes; go on attacking spree ahead of polls

BJP poll manifesto is "bogus"; Siddaramaiah minces no words, asks to wait for Congress' manifesto

K'taka Polls: Rahul Gandhi promises free bus travel for women

Lokayukta and IT sleuths conduct raids across Karnataka; govt officials under scanner [details]

K'taka polls: CPI extends support to Congress candidates in 215 constituencies

K'taka polls: Rahul Gandhi to celebrate Basava Jayanthi in state with Lingayats

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