‘Those talking about Hindutva sidelined’: Eshwarappa's fresh attack on BS Yediyurappa
9 months ago

‘Those talking about Hindutva sidelined’: Eshwarappa's fresh attack on BS Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa on Tuesday defended his decision to contest as an independent candidate from Shivamogga in the Lok Sabha election. They are all leaders, who have done a lot of work for the party," Eshwarappa, who served as deputy chief minister in the previous BJP government, told PTI. Eshwarappa, 75, has raised a banner of revolt after the BJP denied poll ticket to his son KE Kantesh from Haveri constituency. Eshwarappa even skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Shivamogga on Monday.

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BJP to Inject Hindutva in Maharashtra Elections: A Strategy to Dominate the State
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP to Inject Hindutva in Maharashtra Elections: A Strategy to Dominate the State

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to inject a significant amount of Hindutva into its Maharashtra election campaign. The party will focus on keeping its committed vote share by distributing a fair amount of seats to its allies, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The BJP aims to win around 150-155 seats in the 288-member Assembly, with Shiv Sena …

Cong, BJP picks accuses leaders of helping rivals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong, BJP picks accuses leaders of helping rivals

Hindustan Times  

Congress candidate from Hisar parliamentary seat Jai Parkash and BJP nominee from Sonepat Mohan Lal Badoli levelled allegations against their own party leaders alleging them of ignoring candidates of their own party and helping the rivals. While interacting with media in Sonepat, BJP candidate and Rai MLA Mohan Lal Badoli said he has recordings of some local BJP leaders and …

BJP ex-MLA turns rebel, to contest Council polls in Karnataka as independent
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP ex-MLA turns rebel, to contest Council polls in Karnataka as independent

The Hindu  

Raising a banner of revolt, former three-term MLA of the BJP from Udupi K. Raghupathi Bhat announced on Monday that he will contest the Legislative Council polls from Karnataka South West Graduates’ Constituency as an independent candidate. ‘Caste and money power’ Mr. Bhat said that Shivamogga-based paediatrician Dhananjaya Sarji whom the BJP has selected to field for the same seat …

K Eshwarappa, expelled BJP leader, to contest election as non-party candidate
8 months ago

K Eshwarappa, expelled BJP leader, to contest election as non-party candidate

Hindustan Times  

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa said on Monday he will contest the Lok Sabha election 2024 as a ‘non-party’ candidate, expressing hope that he will emerge victorious in the polls. KS Eshwarappa was expelled by BJP on Monday KS Eshwarappa said he will win the elections as a non-party candidate and then “go back to the BJP” as …

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son
8 months ago

Karnataka BJP expels KS Eshwarappa who is contesting against Yediyurappa’s son

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled rebel leader KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for contesting from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat as an Independent candidate. Shivamogga: Independent candidate from Shivamogga constituency KS Eshwarappa files his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga on April 12 “Disregarding the instructions of the …

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate
8 months ago

BJP expels Karnataka leader KS Eshwarappa for six years for contesting LS polls as independent candidate

New Indian Express  

The 75-year-old Eshwarappa, had remained steadfast in his decision to contest, spurning efforts by party leaders to pacify him. The party's decision to expel the former Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, came on the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on May 7. Eshwarappa, along with Yediyurappa and …

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP expels KS Eshwarappa for decision to contest as Independent from Shivamogga
8 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP expels KS Eshwarappa for decision to contest as Independent from Shivamogga

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled party leader-turned-rebel KS Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for his decision to contest as an Independent candidate from Shivamogga. "BJP expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for embarrassing the party by contesting as an Independent from Shivamogga constituency," Karnataka BJP said. Former deputy chief …

Rebel BJP Nominee Challenges Party's Dynastic Politics in Shivamogga
8 months, 1 week ago

Rebel BJP Nominee Challenges Party's Dynastic Politics in Shivamogga

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Rebel Bharatiya Janata Party nominee in Shivamogga Lok Sabha fray K.S. Vijayendra to initiate disciplinary action against him over his entry as an independent nominee from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat and stated “What action against me after I have left the BJP?” BJP has fielded incumbent MP B.Y. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga, Eshwarappa said that he is in …

BJP Leader Enters Fray As A Rebel Candidate In Shivamogga
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP Leader Enters Fray As A Rebel Candidate In Shivamogga

Deccan Chronicle  

Efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to persuade disgruntled leader K.S. Eshwarappa to fall in line went futile and the disgruntled leader went ahead with his nomination on Friday to enter the poll fray from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat in the ensuing election. Several leaders including BJP Karnataka incharge Radha Mohan Aggarwal made efforts to make Eshwarappa not to …

K S Eshwarappa takes the plunge, files papers as independent
8 months, 1 week ago

K S Eshwarappa takes the plunge, files papers as independent

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Reiterating his intention to rid the party of “the influence of former CM BS Yediyurappa and his family,” senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency on Friday. Eshwarappa, accompanied by former minister Gulihatti Shekhar and PM Narendra Modi lookalike Sadananda Nayak from Udupi, was taken out …

Modi doppleganger shines in KS Eshwarappa's roadshow in Shivamogga
8 months, 1 week ago

Modi doppleganger shines in KS Eshwarappa's roadshow in Shivamogga

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: When the issue of using PM Modi’s picture during poll campaign by independent candidate KS Eshwarappa is before a local court, the former deputy chief minister sprung a surprise on thousands of his supporters by bringing a man resembling Modi to file his nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections, in the city on Friday. Nayak took part in a …

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Deputy CM K Eshwarappa, who rebelled against his own BJP, said that he will be filing nomination from Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat tomorrow. Rebel BJP leader K Eshwarappa to file nomination from Shivamogga tomorrow Speaking to the news agency PTI, K Eshwarappa said, “I will be filing my nomination papers tomorrow, and my supporters will come along with …

BJP Karnataka Vijayendra Urges Eshwarappa Not To Fight Lok Sabha Polls Against Raghavendra
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Karnataka Vijayendra Urges Eshwarappa Not To Fight Lok Sabha Polls Against Raghavendra

ABP News  

New Delhi: BJP Karnataka unit president B Y Vijayendra on Sunday appealed to former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa not to rebel against the party and contest the Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga against his brother and sitting MP B Y Raghavendra. Upset at the denial of ticket to his son K E Kantesh from Haveri Lok Sabha constituency, …

Karnataka BJP urges Eshwarappa not to contest Lok Sabha polls from Shivamogga | Here's what leader responds
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka: KS Eshwarappa returns without meeting Shah, says he has his blessings
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: KS Eshwarappa returns without meeting Shah, says he has his blessings

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Former deputy chief minister KS Eshwarappa, who is contesting as a rebel candidate from Shivamogga, said he could not meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi although summoned by the latter. Eshwarappa will face BJP candidate BY Raghavendra, son of party veteran BS Yediyurappa, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga after returning …

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Rebel Eshwarappa firm on taking on Yediyurappa’s son in Shivamogga battle

Live Mint  

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader KS Eshwarappa returned empty-handed after he failed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. After this, Eshwarappa reiterated that he is going to contest against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son and incumbent MP B Y Raghavendra in Shivamogga as he had announced earlier. Attacking BS Yediyurappa and family …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Amit Shah calls would-be rebel K.S. Eshwarappa to Delhi for talks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Amit Shah calls would-be rebel K.S. Eshwarappa to Delhi for talks

The Hindu  

Former minister and BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa, who raised a banner of revolt against the BJP in Karnataka, received a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 3. Mr. Eshwarappa informed mediapersons at his residence in Shivamogga on April 3 that he had received a call in the morning from Mr. Shah who expressed surprise over his decision …

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa refuses to back off from contesting amid pressure from party's high command

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: BJP leader and former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa said that he will be leaving for Delhi this evening on the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his candidature for the coming polls. Revealing this to media persons here on Tuesday, Eshwarappa said, "I got a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah this morning. …

Lok Sabha election: Some BJP rebels fall in line ahead of Amit Shah’s visit to Bengaluru
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election: Some BJP rebels fall in line ahead of Amit Shah’s visit to Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The BJP State unit is looking forward to the visit of its key strategist Amit Shah to Bengaluru on Tuesday, to provide a final touch to the party’s strategies as it hopes that his visit would help strengthen its poll preparations. The party is confident that Mr. Shah’s visit will help ensure better co-ordination with its coalition partner, the JD, …

‘One family holding power of BJP in Karnataka’: BJP's Eshwarappa
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘One family holding power of BJP in Karnataka’: BJP's Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said in an indirect reference to the Yediyurappa family, that people are not used to the idea that the reins of the party in Karnataka are held by one family. The senior BJP leader expressed confidence that he will win …

Eshwarappa will be persuaded to back out of poll race: Vijayendra
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Eshwarappa will be persuaded to back out of poll race: Vijayendra

The Hindu  

State BJP president B.Y. The State party chief also expressed confidence that Mr. Modi’s hands will be strengthened by sending more MPs from Karnataka to the Parliament. We are confident of Mr. Modi coming to power for the third time in a row.” State BJP vice-president M. Rajendra, Chamarajanagar BJP candidate S. Balaraj, and others present. PERSUADED Meanwhile, Mr. Vijayendra …

12 yrs on, BJP rebel politics raises head in Karnataka's Shivamogga
8 months, 3 weeks ago

12 yrs on, BJP rebel politics raises head in Karnataka's Shivamogga

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: After a gap of 12 years, Shivamogga district is again witnessing ‘rebel politics’, with one of its top backward class leaders and former deputy chief minister KS Eshwarappa contesting as an independent, protesting against the denial of a BJP ticket to his son and claiming that his fight is against family politics. During his campaigning in some places, he …

Amid discontent in Karnataka BJP over LS candidates, Yediyurappa says efforts on to resolve issues
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid discontent in Karnataka BJP over LS candidates, Yediyurappa says efforts on to resolve issues

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru, Mar 26 Amid simmering discontent within the BJP in various constituencies, following the announcement of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, the party's veteran leader B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said efforts are on to resolve all the issues and there are no complications. The former chief minister said he will be visiting Davangere and Belagavi today and March …

BJP workers’ dilemma in Shivamogga: To support KSE or not...
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP workers’ dilemma in Shivamogga: To support KSE or not...

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: As senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa has decided to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as an Independent from Shivamogga, party workers are in a dilemma — whether to support him or the party’s official candidate BY Raghavendra. Several BJP workers from Shivamogga have tried to air their grievances before party seniors, including MLA SN Channabasappa, and former MLCs …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 | BJP vs Congress fight in Karnataka’s Shivamogga now a three-way battle after BJP rebel K.S. Eswarappa jumps into fray
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 | BJP vs Congress fight in Karnataka’s Shivamogga now a three-way battle after BJP rebel K.S. Eswarappa jumps into fray

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 25, 2024 19:18 IST - 3 MINS READ Until 10 days ago, the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency was heading towards a star-studded faceoff between the BJP and the Congress. Vijayendra, who is the BJP’s State president, are helming the party’s fight in the State, Geetha Shivarajkumar also packs a tremendous amount of firepower as her father, former …

Yaduveer is a better candidate than Pratap Simha, says Radha Mohan Das Agarwal
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Yaduveer is a better candidate than Pratap Simha, says Radha Mohan Das Agarwal

The Hindu  

BJP’s National General Secretary in charge of Karnataka affairs Radha Mohan Das Agarwal on Sunday described the scion of erstwhile royal family of Mysuru Yaduveer Wadiyar as a ‘better’ candidate than incumbent MP Prathap Simha, but he added that a bigger role awaited the two-time Mysuru MP in future. In Mr. Yaduveer, Mr Agarwal said, the BJP has got a …

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa
9 months ago

‘Even if PM Modi comes and tries to…’: Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said he will contest independently and win the elections even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes and attempts to change his mind. READ | FIR booked against BJP's CT Ravi over his social media post: Election Commission Replying to her, the former …

Congress’ second list for Karnataka delayed
9 months ago

Congress’ second list for Karnataka delayed

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Despite several rounds of discussion, the Congress Election Committee which met in New Delhi on Wednesday could not come out with the second list of candidates for Karnataka because of lack of consensus for four seats -- Kolar, Ballari, Chikkaballapur and Chamarajanagar. There were differences over Kolar as two factions, led by Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa …

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa
9 months ago

Vijayendra will resign as Karnataka BJP chief after LS results: Eshwarappa

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Former deputy chief minister K S Eshwarappa stirred controversy on Wednesday by saying that B Y Vijayendra, state BJP president, will step down from his position following the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4. The former state BJP chief also disclosed his intention to contest against Yediyurappa’s son, B Y Raghavendra, in the Shivamogga constituency. Eshwarappa, …

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls
9 months ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa skips PM's rally in embarrassment to party ahead of LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls
9 months ago

Senior BJP Leader Eshwarappa Skips PM's Rally, in Embarrassment to Party Ahead of LS Polls

News 18  

Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, who has raised a banner of revolt over denial of ticket to his son to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections from Haveri, on Monday skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally here, in an embarrassment to the party. Eshwarappa has announced he will contest as an independent candidate from Shimoga in the coming Lok …

Rebel Eshwarappa firm on contesting LS poll in spite of BJP's efforts to placate him
9 months ago

Rebel Eshwarappa firm on contesting LS poll in spite of BJP's efforts to placate him

Hindustan Times  

BJP National General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Radha Mohan Das Agarwal on Sunday rushed to pacify K S Eshwarappa who has rebelled against the party, but the former deputy chief minister is firm on his decision to contest the Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate. Rebel Eshwarappa firm on contesting LS poll in spite of BJP's efforts to placate …

Karnataka: KSE to throw hat in ring as independent
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: KSE to throw hat in ring as independent

New Indian Express  

SHIVAMOGGA: Miffed at his son Kanthesh not getting the BJP ticket from Haveri LS constituency, former DCM K S Eshwarappa has decided to contest the parliamentary elections from Shivamogga constituency as an independent candidate. But I will contest from Shivamogga constituency as an independent candidate,” he said. Eshwarappa said he is the voice of all those leaders, including C T …

Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga

The Hindu  

BJP senior leader and OBC face K.S. “I am contesting to free the party from the clutches of one family — Yediyurappa and his sons — and ensure that the party goes on the right path in tune with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision,” Mr. Eshwarappa said, while addressing the meeting of his supporters that had been convened in Shivamogga …

‘BSY cheated us’: Eshwarappa after son denied ticket by BJP
9 months, 1 week ago

‘BSY cheated us’: Eshwarappa after son denied ticket by BJP

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Disquiet has been bubbling up in Karnataka’s Bharatiya Janata Party after the party released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, announcing 20 out of 28 candidates from Karnataka, said party leaders on Thursday. Former deputy chief minister KS Eshwarappa, who was seeking a ticket for his son KE Kantesh said, his supporters are asking …

BJP closely watching Eshwarappa’s meeting, as supporters want him to contest against BSY’s son
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP closely watching Eshwarappa’s meeting, as supporters want him to contest against BSY’s son

The Hindu  

The BJP, which released the list of candidates for 20 Lok Sabha seats of total 28 in Karnataka on Thursday, is watching the outcome of a meeting convened by supporters of its OBC face and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Kanthesh not getting ticket from Haveri seat, to reciprocate his gesture of obeying the party’s instructions against contesting the previous …

‘Yediyurappa cheated us’: Furious Eshwarappa hits out at former CM after son denied Haveri LS ticket
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Yediyurappa cheated us’: Furious Eshwarappa hits out at former CM after son denied Haveri LS ticket

Hindustan Times  

Miffed after his son was denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa on Wednesday laid the blame on former chief minister and Lingayat stalwart BS Yediyurappa. Sulking after the BJP put former CM Basavaraj Bommai on the ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha constituency, the senior BJP leader claimed Yediyurappa had promised that …

Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa blames BSY for son being denied BJP ticket; to meet well-wishers to decide next step
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa blames BSY for son being denied BJP ticket; to meet well-wishers to decide next step

The Hindu  

Making his displeasure known and sending out feelers of potential rebellion, senior BJP leader K.S. Speaking to The Hindu over phone, Mr. Eshwarappa said that Mr. Yediyurappa had assured his son of the party ticket and also promised that he would campaign for his victory. When asked if he would contest as Independent candidate in Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency against …

Revanth, Bhatti Meet Sonia Gandhi, Ask Her To Contest From Khammam
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth, Bhatti Meet Sonia Gandhi, Ask Her To Contest From Khammam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Monday called on AICC leader Sonia Gandhi at her Delhi residence to invite her to contest from Khammam in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Before meeting Sonia Gandhi, the Chief Minister met Rahul Gandhi and took part in the Bharat Jodo Nyay …

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Yediyurappa’s son madechief of Karnataka BJP before 2024 polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday appointed first-time lawmaker BY Vijayendra, the son of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, as the president of its Karnataka unit, marking a generational shift in the critical southern province and underlining the continued influence of the Lingayat strongman even after his retirement. Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa congratulates son BY Vijayendra …

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Discontent continues in Karnataka BJP as ex-CM questions JD(S) ties

Hindustan Times  

Even as senior BJP leader and former Karnataka chief minister Sadananda Gowda has caused a stir by alleging that the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal was formalised without keeping state leaders in the loop, some in the party have suggested that these concerns may stem from the caste churn that the move could produce that could affect their political …

Rajasthan Polls: BJP Leaders, Supporters Protest After Being Denied Party Ticket
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan Polls: BJP Leaders, Supporters Protest After Being Denied Party Ticket

News 18  

A day after the BJP announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly polls, at least five disappointed ticket aspirants — or their supporters — on Tuesday protested against the party. Supporters of former BJP MLA from Jhotwara constituency Rajpal Singh Shekhawat protested against the candidature of BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore from the seat. After being …

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Yediyurappa to lead BJP agitation against Congress from July 4

Hindustan Times  

Announcing that BJP will hold protests both inside and outside the Assembly during legislature session, demanding the Congress government in the state to implement its poll guarantees, veteran party leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said he will lead agitations in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha, from July 4. Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka chief minister …

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

As BJP loses Karnataka, a look at six factors that played role in its defeat

India Today  

With the counting of votes underway in 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka, the trends are indicative of Congress coming to power with absolute majority. Karnataka election result live updates | Full list of seat-wise results Karnataka Election Results 2023 Live Here are six factors that presumingly led to the defeat of the Centre-ruling BJP: Absence of strong face Absence of …

In First Rally in Poll-bound Karnataka, Sonia Gandhi Hits Out at BJP Over 'Dark Rule' of Its Govt
1 year, 7 months ago

In First Rally in Poll-bound Karnataka, Sonia Gandhi Hits Out at BJP Over 'Dark Rule' of Its Govt

News 18  

In a scathing attack on the BJP, senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said Karnataka and by extension India cannot make progress without getting rid of the ruling party's "loot, lies, ego and hatred". Making her maiden entry into the 2023 Karnataka Assembly poll battle, Sonia also said the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by her son Rahul Gandhi was …

BJP leader Eshwarappa burns Congress manifesto over 'Bajrang Dal ban' row
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP leader Eshwarappa burns Congress manifesto over 'Bajrang Dal ban' row

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Senior BJP leader K S Eshwarappa on Thursday burnt a copy of the election manifesto of the Congress and attacked the party for its proposal to ban Bajrang Dal if it came to power in Karnataka. Describing the outfit as a "patriotic organisation", the former Deputy Chief Minister asked; "How dare they have courage to talk about banning Bajrang …

Shivamogga MLA says BJP does not want Muslim votes
1 year, 7 months ago

Shivamogga MLA says BJP does not want Muslim votes

The Hindu  

Eshwarappa has said that there is no need to seek the votes of around 60,000 Muslim people in Shivamogga city for the Karnataka Assembly elections, scheduled on May 10. Addressing a gathering of Veerashaiva - Lingayat community near former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s residence at Vinoba Nagar in Shivamogga on April 24, he said, “Let us interact with people of …

Cong says ’BJP endorses illegal act’, as PM Modi dials Eshwarappa ahead of polls
1 year, 8 months ago

Cong says ’BJP endorses illegal act’, as PM Modi dials Eshwarappa ahead of polls

Live Mint  

Former deputy chief minister of Karnataka and Bharatiya Janata Party leader KS Eshwarappa got a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on as the crucial state assembly election draws close amid an exodus of disgruntled senior BJP leaders on being denied a ticket. PM Modi calls Eshwarappa amid massive exodus Prime Minister Modi's call to Eshwarappa amid an exodus of …

Karnataka Election Highlights: Cong Changes Its Candidate Against Bommai; BJP Releases Final List of Candidates
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Election Highlights: Cong Changes Its Candidate Against Bommai; BJP Releases Final List of Candidates

News 18  

Karnataka Election 2023: The Congress on Wednesday issued a list of star campaigners that includes party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, and former state chief minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined the grand old party this week after quitting the BJP. The ruling BJP in the state has released a list of 40-star campaigners including stalwarts like …

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