JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat
4 months ago

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat

India Today  

The Janata Dal family patriarch refrained from addressing Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s third consecutive electoral defeat, this time in the Channapatna assembly bypoll in Karnataka. Nikhil, the son of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and grandson of JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda, lost to Congress candidate C P Yogeshwara by a significant margin of 25,413 votes. The Deputy Chief Minister also highlighted Congress’ sweeping victory in Basavaraj Bommai’s Shiggaon constituency, where the party’s candidate overturned a 30,000-vote deficit from the previous election to win by 15,000 votes. The Deputy Chief Minister’s confident tone underscores Congress’ optimism following the Karnataka bypoll results, positioning the party as a strong contender for future elections while JD grapples with the implications of Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s string of defeats.

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Face of ‘Bengaluru South’ district and Channapatna will change soon: D.K. Shivakumar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Face of ‘Bengaluru South’ district and Channapatna will change soon: D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday said that the face of Channapatna and ‘Bengaluru South’ district will change in the next three years. Speaking at an event organised to thank the party workers and leaders for achieving a victory in the Channapatna bypolls, he said: “The district has strengthened the Congress by electing four MLAs. We will change the …

Cong spreading fake news to destabilise JD(S): HDK
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cong spreading fake news to destabilise JD(S): HDK

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Janata Dal or JD leadership has rejected speculation about potential defections of its MLAs to the Congress, terming such claims as “baseless”. Following a key meeting on Sunday, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy reassured party members of their stability amid rumours of defection allegedly orchestrated by Congress. “Congress may target us, …

A year of political upheavals in Karnataka
3 months ago

A year of political upheavals in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

The government was also accused of not providing adequate funds to MLAs to take up development works in their constituencies. On their part, after facing a humiliating defeat in the Assembly polls last year, BJP-JDS made a comeback of sorts in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls after forging a pre-poll alliance. Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s elevation as the Union …

HD Kumuraswamy on son Nikhil's bypoll loss: Deve Gowda's family are not cowards
3 months, 4 weeks ago

HD Kumuraswamy on son Nikhil's bypoll loss: Deve Gowda's family are not cowards

India Today  

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday took full responsibility for his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy's defeat in the recent by-elections. Addressing a gathering of JD and BJP workers in Channapatna, Kumaraswamy defended his family's political legacy, declaring, "Deve Gowda's family are not cowards. Turning his ire towards Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy criticised the Congress government's track record with marginalised communities. Kumaraswamy …

Voices of dissent grow within JD(S) after Channapatna loss
4 months ago

Voices of dissent grow within JD(S) after Channapatna loss

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Janata Dal is grappling with a growing sense of frustration and disillusionment within its ranks after its crushing defeat in the Channapatna assembly bypoll. The loss, marking the third consecutive electoral failure for JD leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who was touted as the party’s future, has sparked questions about the party’s leadership and future direction. Voices of dissent grow …

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result
4 months ago

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations about rift in Karnataka’s Janata Dal party, the MLAs have clarified that they are together and nobody can split the party. After the Channapatna by-poll result, where Nikhil Kumaraswamy defeated Congress’ CP Yogeeshwara, there were reports about MLA being unhappy about party leadership. CP Yogeeshwara, who recently joined the Congress party, said that if party high command allows, …

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders
4 months ago

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: Amidst the rift in Kerala BJP over the party's loss in the Palakkad Assembly by-poll, the Congress on Tuesday tried to cash in on the opportunity by inviting dissident leaders of the saffron party to its fold. However, they said they didn't hold any talks with any of the BJP councillors in this regard, and the matter would be …

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim
4 months ago

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister CM Ibrahim met senior JDS leader GT Devegowda at his residence on Monday and held crucial discussions on the future of the party. Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are unhappy with HD Kumaraswamy’s leadership after party’s loss at Channapatna by-election. CM Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are …

BJP, JDS workers believe Congress is future: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar
4 months ago

BJP, JDS workers believe Congress is future: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka state Congress president DK Shivakumar said that BJP and JDS workers have realised that their future lies with the Congress. How can such a shift happen without the support of BJP and JDS voters?” he said. On BJP’s protest on the Waqf issue, the DyCM said that the saffron party only wants publicity. Asked …

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss
4 months ago

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal is reeling from the fallout of its defeat in the Channapatna bypoll, which dealt a blow to its leadership, as Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of party patriarch HD Deve Gowda, faced his third consecutive electoral loss, falling to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara by a margin of 25,413 votes. Congress’s CP Yogeshwar …

'BJP and JD(S) leaders helped us win': DK Shivakumar on Congress' Channapatna bypoll victory
4 months ago

'BJP and JD(S) leaders helped us win': DK Shivakumar on Congress' Channapatna bypoll victory

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday suggested internal discord within the BJP and JD, attributing the defeat of JD candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the Channapatna assembly bypoll to the actions of leaders within these parties, PTI reported. Congress candidate C P Yogeeshwara won in Channapatna bypoll with a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and …

INTERVIEW|What is wrong in DK Sivakumar becoming CM, asks Yogeshwara
4 months ago

INTERVIEW|What is wrong in DK Sivakumar becoming CM, asks Yogeshwara

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Channapatna Assembly constituency witnessed a high-voltage bypoll with the Congress pitching CP Yogeshwara against NDA’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy. Yogeshwara had the last laugh by defeating Nikhil by a margin of over 25,000 votes, further cementing the Congress’ base in the Old Mysuru region. Speaking to The New Indian Express, Yogeshwara, an actor-turned-politician who quit the BJP and joined the Congress …

BJP, JDS leaders helped Congress win Channapatna: DK Shivakumar
4 months ago

BJP, JDS leaders helped Congress win Channapatna: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A day after the Congress swept the three bypolls in Karnataka, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who is also the KPCC president, said that the BJP and JDS leaders extended their tacit support to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara, ensuring his victory against NDA’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy. On senior JDS leader GT Devegowda’s statement that he would join the Congress if that …

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal
4 months ago

Vijayendra, internal dynamics led to BJP’s loss in bypolls: Yatnal

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka BJP is under intense scrutiny for its lacklustre opposition against the Congress government, which has faced anti-incumbency sentiment despite being in power for just 18 months. BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal openly criticised the party’s internal dynamics, describing the recent bypoll defeats as “humiliating” and attributing them to “adjustment politics” with the Congress BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal …

Shivakumar attributes Channapatna bypoll victory to ‘direct and indirect’ support from JD(S) and BJP leaders
4 months ago

Shivakumar attributes Channapatna bypoll victory to ‘direct and indirect’ support from JD(S) and BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Attributing his party’s victory in the Channapatna byelection to “direct and indirect” support from JD and BJP leaders and workers, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Deve Gowda’s statement that he would join the Congress if people desired so, he said, “It is not just his opinion. How do you explain this?” ‘Promises will be fulfilled’ The Deputy Chief Minister assured the …

Shivakumar seems to be the latest winner in the war over Vokkaliga heartland
4 months ago

Shivakumar seems to be the latest winner in the war over Vokkaliga heartland

The Hindu  

The win for the Congress in the Channapatna Assembly constituency byelectionis being seen as revenge extracted by Deputy Chief Minister and Vokkaliga leader D.K. It is likely to provide a personal boost within the party to the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president who is believed to be waiting in the wings to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the future. Congress …

'We defeated BJP and JD(S)': CM Siddaramaiah after Congress wins bypolls in Karnataka
4 months ago

'We defeated BJP and JD(S)': CM Siddaramaiah after Congress wins bypolls in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that despite BJP and JD levelling numerous allegations against the party, the Congress won the all three seats in Karnataka bypolls and defeated BJP and JD. The Congress won all three Assembly bypolls in Karnataka, Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna defeating two BJP candidates and a JD candidate. Congress' Yasir Pathan defeated former CM …

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud
4 months ago

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud

India Today  

Former prime minister, 92-year-old HD Deve Gowda’s possibly last-ditch attempt to launch his favourite grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s political career from Channapatna Assembly constituency ended in a fiasco, casting grave concerns about the future of the regional party launched by him – the Janata Dal. Siddaramaiah described the Congress candidates’ victories as the “people’s response to the machinations of the BJP …

How Karnataka bypoll script flipped for two Opposition ex-CMs hoping for son-rise
4 months ago

How Karnataka bypoll script flipped for two Opposition ex-CMs hoping for son-rise

India Today  

A clean sweep of the three assembly bypolls, on November 23, came as a morale-booster for the Congress in Karnataka, whose Siddaramaiah-led government has, of late, been under siege by the Opposition BJP and Janata Dal over corruption allegations. The loss in Channapatna was particularly acute for Kumaraswamy, currently Union minister for steel and heavy industries, given that it was …

Sainika triumphs, Nikhil third time unlucky in Channapatna
4 months ago

Sainika triumphs, Nikhil third time unlucky in Channapatna

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In the battle for Channapatna between two actor-turned-politicians, the Sainika has emerged victorious. The voters of Channapatna, the ‘Land of Toys,’ have elected their ‘Son of the Soil’ as legislator, with Congress’ CP Yogeshwara defeating NDA’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy by a handsome margin of 25,413 votes. The vote base Yogeshwara had developed on his own, cutting across communities and party …

Bypoll results: Booster shot for Siddaramaiah-DKS leadership
4 months ago

Bypoll results: Booster shot for Siddaramaiah-DKS leadership

New Indian Express  

For the Congress party and its government in Karnataka, which were facing severe headwinds, the assembly bypoll results have come as a big morale boost. More importantly, it provided a much-needed relief for the embattled Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is under the scanner for the Mysuru Urban Development Authority sites allotment case and facing flak over a multi-crore scam in …

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls
4 months ago

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday thanked workers of the BJP and the Janata Dal for "indirectly supporting" Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara and ensuring his victory in the Channapatna bypoll. CP Yogeshwara won the Channapatna bypoll on Saturday by a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and JDS candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He also questioned who was …

Maha Voters Rejected Congress: BJP Leaders
4 months ago

Maha Voters Rejected Congress: BJP Leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The voters of Maharashtra understood the false campaign carried by the Congress-led Maha Vikas Agadi, rejected them in Assembly polls and gave a landslide victory for BJP-led Mahayuti. “Though the BJP got some setback in the last Lok Sabha polls following the false campaign by Congress on reservations, the Maratha voters reposed full faith in Mahayuti within five months. …

Cong's Yogeeshwara wins Channapatna Assembly bypoll by defeating Kumaraswamy's son
4 months, 1 week ago

Cong's Yogeeshwara wins Channapatna Assembly bypoll by defeating Kumaraswamy's son

Deccan Chronicle  

Yogeeshwara on Saturday won the "high profile" Channapatna segment for the ruling party in Karnataka, defeating JD candidate and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumaraswamy, by a margin of 25,413 votes, in the Assembly by-poll. Actor-turned-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who is former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda's grandson, secured 87,229 votes, while Yogeeshwara, a political heavyweight in the …

Karnataka bypolls: Congress makes a clean sweep, bagging all three seats
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka bypolls: Congress makes a clean sweep, bagging all three seats

The Hindu  

The ruling Congress in Karnataka put up an impressive show in the bypolls to the Legislative Assemby by winning all the three seats of Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur, results of which were declared on Saturday. Film actor-politician Mr. Yogeshwar polled 1,12,642 votes and Mr. Nikhil Kumaraswamy 87,229, with margin of victory being 25,413 votes. Son who did not shine Bharath …

Karnataka bypoll results 2024: Congress wins in all three constituencies — Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka bypoll results 2024: Congress wins in all three constituencies — Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon

Live Mint  

Congress has won in all three constituencies in Karnataka - Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon - that went into polls, as per current Election Commission of India. The bypolls in Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna were prompted by the vacating of seats following the election of their representatives—E Tukaram of the Congress, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, and Union …

Karnataka Bypolls Results 2024: JD-S leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy trailing behind in Channapatna after 8th round
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Bypolls Results 2024: JD-S leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy trailing behind in Channapatna after 8th round

India TV News  

Karnataka Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: The early trends show the ruling Congress leading in Sandur segment, and Bharatiya Janata Party and JD ahead in Shiggaon and Channapatna constituencies respectively, as the counting of votes is still underway for bypolls held to three Assembly segments in Karnataka. The bypolls for Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant …

Karnataka bypolls: Congress wins all three seats; sons of former chief ministers taste sad defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka bypolls: Congress wins all three seats; sons of former chief ministers taste sad defeat

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Victory in all the three bypolls in Karnataka has come as consolation for the Congress party which faced a debacle in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls. The results were much needed for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, whose predictions also came true, as it gave him a shot in the arm personally and also for the party as both were mired …

Karnataka bypoll: Congress sweeps Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna, sons of two ex-chief ministers lose bid
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka bypoll: Congress sweeps Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna, sons of two ex-chief ministers lose bid

India Today  

The Congress on Saturday swept all three Assembly bypolls in Karnataka--Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna--defeating two BJP candidates and a JD candidate. Congress’s Pathan Yasir Ahmed Khan won the Shiggaon seat by a margin of 13,448 votes, defeating BJP’s Bharat Bommai, son of Basavaraj Bommai. In Channapatna, Congress candidate CP Yogeeswara defeated JD’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister and former …

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'
4 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'

India Today  

Terming the Karnataka bypoll results as a lesson against the false propaganda of the Opposition and a victory for development and welfare schemes, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the outcome signals what to expect in the 2028 Assembly elections. The people’s verdict has answered these allegations.” ‘THIS IS NOT THE LOSS OF NIKHIL OR BHARATH’ Among those …

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for the high stake by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance, will take place on Saturday. The by-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, …

Channapatna records 88.81% voter turnout
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Channapatna records 88.81% voter turnout

Hindustan Times  

Of the three assembly constituencies that went to bypolls on Wednesday, Channapatna recorded a major voter turnout with 88.81%, closely followed by Shiggaon at 80.48%, and Sandur with 76.24%, according to the provisional turnout data by the Election Commission of India till 10.30 pm. The by-elections were required after former representatives of these constituencies — E Tukaram of Congress, former …

Karnataka by-poll 2024: Voting underway in three Assembly segments Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka by-poll 2024: Voting underway in three Assembly segments Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur

Hindustan Times  

Voting is underway for by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka on Wednesday, election officials said. By-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna constituencies are necessitated, as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, former CM Basavaraj Bommai of BJP, and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy of JD -- to Lok Sabha …

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus

Hindustan Times  

Voters in Karnataka will determine the fate of three key assembly seats on Wednesday, as Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur constituencies prepare for bypolls. The by-elections in these constituencies were triggered after three seats, including Channapatna, were left open as JD leader HD Kumaraswamy, Shiggaon by ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai, and Sandur by Congress’s E Tukaram were appointed as Union ministers. The …

Karnataka by-election: Stage set for polling in Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur seats on Nov 13. More details
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka by-election: Stage set for polling in Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur seats on Nov 13. More details

Hindustan Times  

The polling is set to happen in three Karnataka assembly constituencies - Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur - on November 13 as by-elections are scheduled at these three seats. The candidates that won from these seats in 2023 assembly elections vacated to contest in Lok Sabha polls and they fell vacant. The candidates that won from three Karnataka seats in 2023 …

Channapatna contest hogs limelight as stage set for by-polls in 3 Assembly segments in Karnataka
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Channapatna contest hogs limelight as stage set for by-polls in 3 Assembly segments in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, The stage is set for voting in three Assembly segments of Karnataka, which will go for by-polls on Wednesday, with spotlight on Channapatna, where Union Minister and JD leader H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil has crossed swords with Congress heavyweight C P Yogeeshwara in a prestigious battle. Among the three segments, Channapatna is considered to be a "high profile", …

Karnataka minister's 'affection' clarification on calling HD Kumaraswamy 'Kaalia'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka minister's 'affection' clarification on calling HD Kumaraswamy 'Kaalia'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday apologised for calling Union minister HD Kumaraswamy as “Kaalia”, dubbed as ‘racist' by the Janata Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party. Yogeeshwara has a direct contest in the Channapatna assembly bypoll against Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil Kumaraswamy who is contesting as an NDA candidate on the JD ticket. Khan was earlier with JD, and was …

'Ramanagara and Channapatna will develop as twin cities in three years': Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ramanagara and Channapatna will develop as twin cities in three years': Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

With the Channapatna bye-election approaching, former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy took aim at Congress leaders on Sunday, declaring, "Thieves are uniting with thieves," to criticize what he views as politically motivated alliances. Meanwhile, I am here to ask for votes with a focus on development," Kumaraswamy said, pledging, "Within three years, we will see Ramanagara and Channapatna develop …

The Channapatna Act: When two actors fight, who will have the last laugh?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Channapatna Act: When two actors fight, who will have the last laugh?

New Indian Express  

CHANNAPATNA: Nestled between the state capital Bengaluru and cultural capital Mysuru, Channapatna, the Land of Toys, has a long history of intense political battles. Come November 13, two actors-turned-politicians — the NDA’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Congress’ CP Yogeshwara — will fight it out in the Vokkaliga-dominated Channapatna Assembly constituency. While the DK brothers want to avenge the loss they tasted …

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?

The Hindu  

A cracker of a contest is under way as film actors-turned-politicians battle it out in the Channapatna Assembly constituency that has drawn Statewide attention, and the byelection results here are expected to have consequences on the Vokkaliga-dominated politics in the region. The JD, which derives strength from its Vokkaliga voter base, is trying to break into the backward-class votes while …

Channapatna bypoll: Stakes high for candidates, but higher for their mentors
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Channapatna bypoll: Stakes high for candidates, but higher for their mentors

The Hindu  

In the bypoll to Channapatna Assembly constituency that is witnessing a direct fight between the JD and Congress, if the stakes are high for the candidates, they are even higher for their mentors. On the face of it, it is a battle for the political survival of Mr. Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil, who is trying his luck after losing two elections, …

Congress Confident of Winning Three Assembly Seats in Karnataka
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Confident of Winning Three Assembly Seats in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Congress leader B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan is confident of the party's victory in the upcoming byelections to the three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka. He believes that the atmosphere in Channapatna is in favour of the Congress, and that the people of the constituency are aware of the development works taken up by C.P. Yogeshwar. Khan also says that there is …

Congress scoffs at Nikhil Kumaraswamy's tears, calling them a political gimmick
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress scoffs at Nikhil Kumaraswamy's tears, calling them a political gimmick

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Channapatna NDA candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy breaking down at a roadshow in Kannamangala on Thursday has become a talking point, with opponent CP Yogeshwara of the Congress stating that Nikhil has exposed his lack of leadership qualities. Bursting into tears, without any connection to the people or relationship with the constituency, is nothing but a political gimmick,” Yogeshwara said on …

Channapatna: Vokkaliga Battleground for Congress, JD(S)
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Channapatna: Vokkaliga Battleground for Congress, JD(S)

India Today  

The Channapatna assembly seat in Karnataka is gearing up for a high-stakes by-election on November 13, with significant implications for the Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress. The election pits Nikhil, the JD(S) candidate, against CP Yogeshwar, the Congress candidate. Both leaders are vying for influence and prestige within their respective parties. The outcome of the by-election will have a major …

Karnataka By-Elections: A Crucial Test for the BJP-JD(S) Alliance
5 months ago

Karnataka By-Elections: A Crucial Test for the BJP-JD(S) Alliance

India Today  

The upcoming by-elections in Karnataka could have significant implications for the state's political landscape. While there is no evidence to suggest that by-elections support the ruling party or the Opposition, the close proximity of the elections to the Assembly elections could create a favorable environment for the ruling party. Additionally, the presence of dynastic politics across parties could play a …

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Mahabharata-Inspired Battle: Will He Rise as Arjuna?
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5 months ago

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Mahabharata-Inspired Battle: Will He Rise as Arjuna?

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is set to contest the Channapatna Assembly bypoll on November 13. The bypoll is a rematch between him and Congress candidate C P Yogeeshwara. The battle is reminiscent of the epic 'Kurukshetra', with Kumaraswamy playing the role of Abhimanyu. The JD(S) is trying to retain the seat, while the Congress is putting all its efforts to win it. …

Nikhil's Political Journey: From Abhimanyu to Arjuna, a Battle for the Channapatna Assembly
5 months ago

Nikhil's Political Journey: From Abhimanyu to Arjuna, a Battle for the Channapatna Assembly

ABP News  

The upcoming bypoll in Channapatna has turned into a battle between Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Congress's C P Yogeeshwara. Nikhil, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, is seeking to reclaim his political throne after facing defeat twice previously. The contest is reminiscent of the epic Mahabharata, with Nikhil being likened to the legendary Abhimanyu who sacrifices himself …

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna
5 months ago

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna

New Indian Express  

The upcoming assembly bypolls in Channapatna are a clash between the Vokkaliga heavyweights, HD Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar. Both candidates are known for their work in Kannada movies and are also active in politics. Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the NDA candidate, is looking to break his father's losing streak in the assembly. This election is also important for the regional party as …

JDS' Nikhil Kumaraswamy Set to Run in Channapatna Assembly Election
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5 months ago

JDS' Nikhil Kumaraswamy Set to Run in Channapatna Assembly Election

New Indian Express  

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy has been declared as the NDA candidate for the November 13 bypolls in the Channapatna Assembly constituency. Nikhil is the son of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda. The decision to field Nikhil was taken after the alliance partners—JDS and BJP—weighed their options by holding a series of meetings.

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