Karnataka election result: 'Defeat not final...': HD Kumaraswamy defiant after Congress wins
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka election result: 'Defeat not final...': HD Kumaraswamy defiant after Congress wins

Hindustan Times  

A defiant HD Kumaraswamy tweeted shortly after ex-ally the Congress claimed a remarkable win in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election, insisting 'this defeat is not final. The Janata Dal leader - a two-time former Karnataka chief minister and hoping for a third stint in the post after exit polls suggested his party could be a 'kingmaker' - also congratulated the incoming government. Ex-Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal chief HD Kumaraswamy at a party event in Bengaluru, on Friday, April 14, 2023. For the Congress, state boss DK Shivakumar and ex-chief minister Siddaramaiah have both spoken after outgoing chief minister Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat.

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Let DK Shivakumar lead Congress, win polls and take top post: Karnataka Minister
16 hours, 11 minutes ago

Let DK Shivakumar lead Congress, win polls and take top post: Karnataka Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should become CM by successfully leading the party in the next elections, rather than aspiring for the top post in the incumbent government's remaining period of two and a half years, a state minister said on Friday. Minister K N Rajanna's apparent dig comes in the backdrop of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent dinner with …

Devegowda’s political era is over: Siddaramaiah’s jibe at ex-PM
1 month ago

Devegowda’s political era is over: Siddaramaiah’s jibe at ex-PM

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda’s political era has ended, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday during the “Janakalyana Samavesha” convention in Hassan on Thursday. He also accused Devegowda of engaging in “vendetta politics” and criticised the Janata Dal supremo’s alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and questioned the morality of continuing to call his party “secular”. Without naming the sexual …

Congress plans more rallies to keep winning momentum going
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress plans more rallies to keep winning momentum going

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state Congress, which is in high spirits after its recent bypoll wins, wants to keep the winning momentum going ahead of the local body elections to be held in 2025. Each time Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s staunch supporters—the AHINDA, Hindulida, and Dalit members)—hold a convention or a rally to enhance the image of their leader, the Congress high command …

HD Kumuraswamy on son Nikhil's bypoll loss: Deve Gowda's family are not cowards
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result
1 month, 1 week 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, …

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

INTERVIEW|What is wrong in DK Sivakumar becoming CM, asks Yogeshwara
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

Election results live: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said that Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the state chief minister. Election results Highlights: In a historic mandate, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi stunned. • BJP won 132 out of 148 seats it contested, with allies …

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

Election results live: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said that Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the state chief minister. Election results Highlights: In a historic mandate, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi stunned. • BJP won 132 out of 148 seats it contested, with allies …

How Karnataka bypoll script flipped for two Opposition ex-CMs hoping for son-rise
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Bypoll results: Booster shot for Siddaramaiah-DKS leadership
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka Assembly bypolls victory: Shivakumar gives credit to CM Siddaramaiah's leadership
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Assembly bypolls victory: Shivakumar gives credit to CM Siddaramaiah's leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru:Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday gave credit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's leadership as well as the five guarantees for the Congress party's success in the assembly bypolls. The ruling Congress on Saturday retained its strong hold of Sandur, with its candidate E Annapoorna, winning the seat by defeating BJP's ST Morcha president Bangaru Hanumanthu. In the …

Karnataka bypoll results 2024: Congress wins in all three constituencies — Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

DK Shivakumar welcomes Congress sweep in Karnataka bypolls: 'Harbinger of 2028'
1 month, 2 weeks 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: Congress sweeps Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna, sons of two ex-chief ministers lose bid
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka bypolls: Congress wins all three seats; sons of former chief ministers taste sad defeat
1 month, 2 weeks 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 results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps
1 month, 2 weeks 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, …

Siddaramaiah's AHINDA rallies to target HD Deve Gowda's dominance in Old Mysore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah's AHINDA rallies to target HD Deve Gowda's dominance in Old Mysore

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to launch a series of AHINDA rallies, beginning in Hassan on December 5. The rally aims to consolidate support among marginalised communities in the Old Mysore region, which has traditionally been a stronghold of Janata Dal under the leadership of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. The rivalry between Siddaramaiah and Deve Gowda reignited …

Siddaramaiah vs Deve Gowda: It is an all out war!
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah vs Deve Gowda: It is an all out war!

New Indian Express  

While this marks the official beginning of the political clash, the tension between Siddaramaiah and Deve Gowda has been simmering for years, with both men eyeing dominance in the Old Mysore region. "Siddaramaiah's AHINDA movement has the potential to redefine caste dynamics in the state, especially if he can successfully challenge Gowda's hold on his family’s strongholds," explains a political …

Channapatna contest hogs limelight as stage set for by-polls in 3 Assembly segments in Karnataka
1 month, 4 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", …

'Ramanagara and Channapatna will develop as twin cities in three years': Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
1 month, 4 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 …

DK Shivakumar: BJP wants to finish Siddaramaiah as he is 'powerful mass leader'
2 months ago

DK Shivakumar: BJP wants to finish Siddaramaiah as he is 'powerful mass leader'

India Today  

Implying that BJP’s blame tactics to malign Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as they were afraid of his popularity, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that the BJP was trying to finish the Chief Minister politically because he is a powerful popular leader. The BJP is trying to finish all strong mass leaders from Opposition parties across the country …

Karnataka Bypolls: The Next Generation Takes Center Stage
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Bypolls: The Next Generation Takes Center Stage

India Today  

Karnataka's upcoming bypolls see father-son duos vying for assembly seats. Two former chief ministers, Basavaraj Bommai and H.D. Deve Gowda, are hoping to hand their sons the opportunity to serve in the state legislative assembly. Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Bharath Bommai are the candidates in Channapatna and Shiggaon respectively, both seeking to secure their party's ticket to power. While Basavaraj Bommai …

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna
2 months, 2 weeks 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 Enters the Race for Channapatna: A Crucial Battle for the State
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JDS Enters the Race for Channapatna: A Crucial Battle for the State

New Indian Express  

JDS camp in Channapatna prepares for the upcoming by-polls to the Channapatna Assembly constituency. The constituency was represented by former Chief Minister and Union Minister HD Kumar Swamy, who lost his seat at Bengaluru rural Loksabha seat in the recent Lok sabha polls. Annapoorna, the JDS candidate, will now contest the polls from Sandur, an ST Reserved constituency, taking on …

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

All’s Not Well in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Faces Tussle for Chief Minister’s Chair within Congress Over MUDA Case

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2024 14:43 IST - 4 MINS READ On September 12, a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court reserved its judgment after concluding its hearing in the case where Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in the Mysore Urban Development Authority case. Even while the Karnataka High Court was …

BJP bats for former MLA Yogeshwar as candidate for Channapatna bypoll
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP bats for former MLA Yogeshwar as candidate for Channapatna bypoll

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have asked Union minister HD Kumaraswamy to announce his stand on the proposal to nominate former MLA CP Yogeshwar as the party’s candidate for the Channapatna assembly bypoll, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for Yogeshwar’s name for Channapatna bypoll was put forward at the residence of Union minister of consumer affairs …

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka awaits Governor's nod for prosecution of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in land scam

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the State Government is waiting for Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision on sanctioning the prosecution of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in a case where he had allegedly illegally allotted 550 acres to a mining company that did not exist at all. “Kumarswamy might be the union minister, but he had allotted 550 …

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah
5 months ago

BJP, JD(S) slammed for pursuing ‘politics of hate’ against Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Speakers at a discussion organised by Karnataka State Backward Classes Forum slammed the BJP and Janata Dal for ‘’targeting’’ Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites. Janagere Venkataramaiah, writer, who delivered the inaugural address said that the forces of communalism and casteism as represented by the BJP and the JD had …

Rallies turn personal fight for Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar, Union minister HDK
5 months ago

Rallies turn personal fight for Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar, Union minister HDK

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: The BJP-JDS padayatra, demanding the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah for his alleged involvement in the MUDA and Valmiki scams, and Congress’ Janandolana rally to counter the NDA partners’ protest has turned into a personal fight between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Union Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy to establish supremacy in the Vokkaliga heartland. Shivakumar is still to …

BJP Central leaders intervene to pacify HDK as party is left red-faced over his withdrawal from padayatra
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP Central leaders intervene to pacify HDK as party is left red-faced over his withdrawal from padayatra

The Hindu  

The BJP State leaders have been left red-faced in the wake of their coalition partner and Union Minister H.D. Incidentally, Mr. Kumaraswamy’s allegations that the JD was not fully involved at the stage of conceptualisation of the padayatra by the BJP State leadership has added to the undercurrent of dissidence in the BJP as some of the senior leaders maintain …

Internal Turmoil Grips Uttarakhand BJP as Tirath Singh Rawat Questions Other Leaders | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Internal Turmoil Grips Uttarakhand BJP as Tirath Singh Rawat Questions Other Leaders | ABP News

ABP News  

In the 2022 elections, significant political dynamics unfolded in Mangalore and Badrinath constituencies of Uttarakhand. The Bahujan Samaj Party clinched victory in Mangalore, while Congress emerged victorious in Badrinath. However, in a strategic move to bolster its electoral prospects, the Bharatiya Janata Party managed to sway Rajendra Bhandari, the Congress MLA from Badrinath, to join its ranks, aiming to secure …

Karnataka: DKS ready to nail Siddu loyalists for Congress’ dismal show in LS polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: DKS ready to nail Siddu loyalists for Congress’ dismal show in LS polls

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Chief Minister Siddaramaiah loyalists and ministers hailing from minority, Backward Classes and Dalit communities allegedly trying to snub DyCM and KPCC president DK Shivakumar for failing to fetch Vokkaliga votes for Congress in the Lok Sabha elections, the latter has devised a strategy to counter them, according sources. According to the report, even voters from Backward Classes and …

Watch: The upsets and gains in Karnataka | Decode Karnataka | Lok Sabha elections 2024
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch: The upsets and gains in Karnataka | Decode Karnataka | Lok Sabha elections 2024

The Hindu  

Following over two months of intense and extensive political action, the 2024 Lok Sabha election is well and truly over. As the dust settles on one of the most keenly-watched poll season, let us evaluate the electoral outcome in the State. However, it also saw some upsets in the North Karnataka region, where the Congress wrested key seats from the …

H.D. Kumaraswamy: 'Child of circumstances' yet again?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

H.D. Kumaraswamy: 'Child of circumstances' yet again?

India Today  

Kumaraswamy took the oath of office as a cabinet minister in the National Democratic Alliance government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9, it was the first time the 64-year-old, who has been a key figure in Karnataka politics, was donning the mantle of a central minister in a political career that ironically began with a parliamentary election. …

Karnataka | Setback for BJP in Council polls, but NDA still hangs on to majority
7 months ago

Karnataka | Setback for BJP in Council polls, but NDA still hangs on to majority

The Hindu  

The BJP has suffered setbacks in the Legislative Council elections as it managed to win just one of the four seats it contested. In Bangalore Graduates’ seat, Congress nominee Ramoji Gowda, who polled 36,729 votes, defeated the incumbent BJP member A. Deve Gowda by a margin of 11,841 votes. Incumbent Congress MLC Chandrashekar Patil defeated BJP nominee Amarnath Patil by …

Happy With the Election Results But We'll Analyse Losses in Kalyana Karnataka: State BJP Chief BY Vijayendra
7 months ago

Happy With the Election Results But We'll Analyse Losses in Kalyana Karnataka: State BJP Chief BY Vijayendra

News 18  

Taking over as the Karnataka BJP chief just six months before the Lok Sabha elections, BY Vijayendra underwent a political agni-parishka and emerged on the other side with a solid win for the party, adding to its tally at the Centre. The Karnataka BJP chief, who took over the reins from Nalin Kumar Kateel in November last year, credited the …

JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Heads to Delhi, Says Congress Bid to Form Govt Will Not Happen
7 months ago

JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Heads to Delhi, Says Congress Bid to Form Govt Will Not Happen

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said the Congress bid to form government at the Centre will not happen. The Election Commission of India on Tuesday declared results for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, with the BJP winning 240 seats and the Congress 99. Speaking to reporters before heading for New Delhi, he said the NDA …

BJP again proves Bengaluru is its stronghold
7 months ago

BJP again proves Bengaluru is its stronghold

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP has yet again proved that Bengaluru is its bastion by retaining all three Lok Sabha seats - Bangalore Central, North and South. The verdict has come as a setback for Congress, especially Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the minister for Bengaluru Development. It is a double whammy for Shivakumar, the state Congress chief, with no …

After BJP’s clean sweep, Congress has an uphill task of revamp in Madhya Pradesh
7 months ago

After BJP’s clean sweep, Congress has an uphill task of revamp in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

While the Congress has a lot to cheer in the national perspective, the party will have to introspect its performance in Madhya Pradesh where it is unlikely to open its account. Madhya Pradesh Election Results 2024 LIVE updates Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, who was fielded from his home constituency of Rajgarh, also failed to grab the seat from BJP’s …

Tamil Nadu election result 2024: BJP’s psychological onslaught failed, says T.N. CM Stalin
7 months ago

Tamil Nadu election result 2024: BJP’s psychological onslaught failed, says T.N. CM Stalin

The Hindu  

DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Election results 2024: Follow LIVE updates from the counting here Talking to journalists, he said the BJP’s money power, misuse of power, and control of media failed to help the party in the election. Asked whether he would be projected as the prime ministerial candidate since the DMK had scored a massive victory in …

Karnataka Former CM wins Mandya seat
7 months ago

Karnataka Former CM wins Mandya seat

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Former Chief Minister and Janata Dal Secular State president H.D. Kumaraswamy, JDS and Bharatiya Janata Party consensus nominee, won Mandya parliamentary seat by defeating his nearest Congress nominee Venkataramane Gowda and through the win in Mandya seat, Kumaraswamy avenged defeat of his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy in 2019 election. Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, Mandya JDS leaders passed a …

Karnataka Election Results 2024 Highlights: NDA retains Karnataka even as Congress makes a comeback; Prajwal Revanna defeated in Hassan
7 months ago

Karnataka Election Results 2024 Highlights: NDA retains Karnataka even as Congress makes a comeback; Prajwal Revanna defeated in Hassan

The Hindu  

This live is now closed. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani are among those the winners. Suspended JD leader and MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of sexually abusing several women, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s brother and MP D K Suresh lost the polls. While the Congress’ prospects seem …

Karnataka: BJP sees saffron in seven seats, Congress' scripts same fate as in 2019
7 months ago

Karnataka: BJP sees saffron in seven seats, Congress' scripts same fate as in 2019

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Political analyists said Congress is seeing the same fate as it did in the 2019 polls. In Haveri, former BJP Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai won with a margin of 43513 seats. In Shimoga son of former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, BY Raghavendra won with a margin of 2,43,715 votes. He not just beat Congress but even BJP rebel candidate …

Karnataka Election results 2024: Stakes high for key parties
7 months ago

Karnataka Election results 2024: Stakes high for key parties

The Hindu  

With the results of the keenly contested Lok Sabha elections coming out on Tuesday, nearly a month after the two-phase polling in Karnataka, the political tussle between the Congress on the one side and the BJP-JD combine on the other is expected to further escalate. Though the Lok Sabha election results will not have any bearing on the State government, …

Karnataka Exit Poll 2024 highlights: Pollsters predict big win for BJP
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Exit Poll 2024 highlights: Pollsters predict big win for BJP

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Exit Poll 2024 highlights: Welcome to our live coverage of the exit poll results, which are giving an early indication of the likely outcomes of the Lok Sabha election 2024 - before the official results are declared on June 4. Today's Chanakya - NDA: 42, INDIA: 4 News18 - NDA: 23-26, INDIA: 3-7 Times Now-ETG Research - NDA: 23-26, …

Kumaraswamy Says Police 'Deliberately Circulating' Videos Of Nephew Prajwal Revanna, Alleges Bias In SIT Probe
8 months ago

Kumaraswamy Says Police 'Deliberately Circulating' Videos Of Nephew Prajwal Revanna, Alleges Bias In SIT Probe

ABP News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy made allegations during the voting of ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024 accusing police officers of circulating footage linked to Prajwal Revanna. "At 8 pm on the night of 21 April, a person called Naveen Gowda tweeted to watch Prajwal Revanna's videos. #WATCH | 'Obscene videos' case involving JD MP Prajwal Revanna | Bengaluru: Former …

Rahul fighting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat: PM Modi
8 months, 1 week ago

Rahul fighting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

Modi also slammed the opposition bloc INDIA and Congress for supporting the vote jihad comments made by a candidate of the Samajwadi Party, an ally of the grand old party in Uttar Pradesh. When their senior leader quit her Lok Sabha seat and entered Parliament through Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, it was evident that they sensed defeat," Modi said, in …

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘JD(S)-BJP alliance not just on ideological basis’: Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka since both parties are committed to providing good governance and share mutual interests, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy tells Arun Dev in an interview. Edited excerpts: The Janata Dal has partnered with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka …

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds
9 months ago

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Karnataka unit president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday urged former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa, urging him not to rebel against the party and run in the Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga against his brother and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra. Expressing disappointment over his son K E Kantesh being denied a ticket from …

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