HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya
9 months ago

HDK’s ministership is JD(S) election strategy in Mandya

Hindustan Times  

As the Janata Dal, in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, is sparing no effort in ensuring victory of its candidates, the party leader HD Kumaraswamy could be appointed a minister, according to people familiar with the matter. In Mandya, HD Kumaraswamy’s campaign has been prominently highlighting his potential ministerial role, although no official announcement has been made by the NDA In Mandya, HD Kumaraswamy’s campaign has been prominently highlighting his potential ministerial role, although no official announcement has been made by the NDA bloc to date. But he has been attacking Congress over the Cauvery water issue during his campaigns,” said a senior BJP leader from Mandya, who didn’t want to be named. However, BJP state president BY Vijayendra, who visited Hassan on Thursday, said that all BJP workers, including former MLA Preetham Gowda, will campaign for JD-BJP alliance candidate Prajwal Revanna in Hassan. Answering a question on the differences within the BJP on campaigning for Prajwal Revanna, the BJP state president said the party’s district president Siddesh Nagendra, and MLAs already held a meeting with party workers.

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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, …

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nikhil’s loss a big boost to Siddaramaiah's ‘rout JDS mission’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have got a big boost to his mission — rout JDS and snub former prime minister HD Deve Gowda’s family — with the defeat of Nikhil Kumaraswamy in Channapatna bypoll. But what about Vokkaliga leaders Nage Gowda, Bache Gowda, Byre Gowda and BL Shankar, among others, whom Gowda had snubbed and sidelined to groom …

13 MLAs unhappy with leadership, former JD(S) state chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

13 MLAs unhappy with leadership, former JD(S) state chief

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister and Janata Dal state president CM Ibrahim’s meeting with party MLA GT Devegowda on Monday highlighted the deepening divisions within the party. Later, addressing the media, Ibrahim expressed dissatisfaction with the JD leadership and unveiled his plans to launch a new political party or form a third front in Karnataka. Ibrahim accused former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy …

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

HDK Raises Money in PM’s Name to Fund Elections?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

HDK Raises Money in PM’s Name to Fund Elections?

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Agriculture Chaluvarayaswamy on Sunday alleged Union Minister for Large Scale Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy collected money to a tune of Rs 1,000 crore from various steel manufacturing units to raise funds for nominees of Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance contesting in Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and by-elections in 3 Assembly segments of …

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?
2 months 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 …

Political situation and party benefit will decide next Maharashtra CM: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde
2 months ago

Political situation and party benefit will decide next Maharashtra CM: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde

The Hindu  

The BJP will consider the political situation and long-term party benefit when deciding on Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, if the ruling Mahayuti is voted back to power in the upcoming Assembly election, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said on Wednesday, pointing to the Bihar example for the BJP’s rationale. Promoting local leaders “The wind is blowing in Mahayuti’s direction,” …

JDS' Nikhil Kumaraswamy Set to Run in Channapatna Assembly Election
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2 months, 2 weeks 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.

JD(S) Weighs Options Carefully for Channapatna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JD(S) Weighs Options Carefully for Channapatna

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal (Secular) is evaluating its strategies for the Channapatna Assembly constituency, following the exit of C.P. Yogeshwar. The party is considering fielding Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, but is still open to other options. The BJP is also considering its options, with a potential Blitzkrieg strategy being discussed. The outcome of the election is expected …

BJP and JD(S) to Meet for Channapatna Candidate Selection
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP and JD(S) to Meet for Channapatna Candidate Selection

The Hindu  

BJP and JD(S) leaders are set to meet and finalise the candidate for the Channapatna Assembly constituency in the coming days. While the BJP top leaders are said to have agreed in-principle that a decision on Channapatna should be made by JD(S), the BJP leader and former MLA C.P. Yogeshwar is said to be adamant about contesting from Channapatna.

BJP-JDS rift widens over Karnataka's Channapatna bypoll candidate
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JDS rift widens over Karnataka's Channapatna bypoll candidate

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The rift between alliance partners BJP and JDS over the candidate for the Channapatna bypolls is out in the open, with talks between the leaders having failed. At a meeting at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence in New Delhi on Thursday, Union Minister and JDS state chief HD Kumaraswamy expressed his dissatisfaction against Yogeshwara, who had declared himself as …

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 …

I am the candidate in Channapatna no matter who contests: D K Shivakumar
4 months, 1 week ago

I am the candidate in Channapatna no matter who contests: D K Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

CHANNAPATNA: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday reiterated that he would be the Congress candidate for the Channapatna bypolls no matter who contests from here on his party's ticket. The constituency in Ramanagara district fell vacant after JD second-in-command H D Kumaraswamy resigned from the assembly after he won the Mandya Lok Sabha election as the NDA …

Kumaraswamy must answer people of Mandya on his U-turns: DK Shivakumar
5 months ago

Kumaraswamy must answer people of Mandya on his U-turns: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today demanded that the Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy must put an end to his frequent reversal of statements and fulfil his promises made to the people of Mandya. Kumaraswamy must answer people of Mandya on his U-turns: DK Shivakumar Addressing the Janandolana programme in Mandya, he said, "Kumaraswamy has to answer the people …

Nitish Kumar Chairs JD(U) Meeting to Discuss Jharkhand Poll Strategy
5 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar Chairs JD(U) Meeting to Discuss Jharkhand Poll Strategy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday chaired a JD meeting to discuss the poll strategy and preparation for the upcoming Assembly polls in Jharkhand. JD's working president and in charge of Jharkhand Sanjay Kumar Jha, Bihar minister Ashok Choudhary, along with Rajya Sabha MP and head of the JD's Jharkhand unit Khiru Mahto, attended the meeting. After …

BJP-JD(S) alliance closely watching DKS move on Channapatna, expect him to field a ‘surprise’ candidate
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JD(S) alliance closely watching DKS move on Channapatna, expect him to field a ‘surprise’ candidate

The Hindu  

Though the Channapatna Legislative Assembly seat byelection date is yet to be announced and major political parties are yet to hold any discussion on the selection of candidates, all eyes are on the constituency after Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Though Mr. Shivakumar initially offered to contest from this seat but later changed his stance, BJP-JD alliance leaders are keenly watching …

Kerala JD(S) to form a new political party
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala JD(S) to form a new political party

Deccan Chronicle  

In a major political development, the Kerala unit of Janta Dal has decided to sever its ties with the H D Deve Gowda’s parent party and form a new political entity.The decision to sever ties with the parent party and to form a new political outfit with a fresh name was taken at the state committee meeting held here on …

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. …

JD(S) gets Union Cabinet berth for the first time since its formation in 1999
7 months ago

JD(S) gets Union Cabinet berth for the first time since its formation in 1999

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal has found representation in the Union Cabinet for the first time since it was formed in 1999 as a part of a breakaway group from the Janata Dal. He was sworn in before many BJP Ministers who had served in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier term. The alliance with the JD is credited to have helped 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 …

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again
7 months ago

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again

The Hindu  

With the BJP falling way short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emerged as a potential kingmaker with his party, the Janata Dal, having won two and leading in 10 Lok Sabha seats in the State on June 4. A few days ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had spoken about “a big political …

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 …

Mandya Lok Sabha seat: JD(S) candidate HD Kumaraswamy won with 8,51,881 votes
7 months ago

Mandya Lok Sabha seat: JD(S) candidate HD Kumaraswamy won with 8,51,881 votes

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal HD Kumaraswamy has won with 8,51,881 votes from Karnataka’s Mandya Lok Sabha constituency. JD-S leader HD Kumaraswamy Former Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy fought the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a National Democratic Alliance candidate. HD Kumaraswamy’s son, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, ran in the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Mandya but lost to Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent candidate. The Mandya Lok …

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting
7 months ago

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting

Hindustan Times  

The BJP was ahead in 11 seats, Congress in four and JD in two as the counting of postal ballots was taken up first in 28 Lok Sabha segments in Karnataka. JD leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi were ahead in the Mandya and Dharwad Lok Sabha segments, respectively, official sources said. BJP …

BJP and Congress Lock Horns in Crucial Polls Northern Karnataka
8 months ago

BJP and Congress Lock Horns in Crucial Polls Northern Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: May 7th marks a crucial electoral showdown in the Northern Karnataka region, with 14 constituencies, including Kalyana-Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka, heading to the polls. In the 2019 election, BJP had won all these seats.This electoral spectacle features a noteworthy lineup of candidates, including two Union Ministers, two former Chief Ministers, and the children of three Karnataka Cabinet Ministers, alongside …

Has Prajwal case exposed rift in JD(S)?
8 months ago

Has Prajwal case exposed rift in JD(S)?

Hindustan Times  

Amid the sexual harassment case involving Janata Dal MP Prajwal Revanna, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s response has shed light on deeper tensions within the party. “In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Deve Gowda’s decision to step aside from Hassan to allow his grandson Prajwal Revanna to contest was a conscious decision to mend familial fences. But this decision …

Southern Lights | Family feud re-ignited by the Revanna scandal threatens to unravel the JD(S) dynasty
8 months ago

Southern Lights | Family feud re-ignited by the Revanna scandal threatens to unravel the JD(S) dynasty

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal in Karnataka has officially entered the political doghouse ahead of the third phase of the general elections, with their senior ally the Bharatiya Janata Party and their opponent Congress demanding action against JD Hassan Lok Sabha candidate Prajwal Revanna for his alleged sexual abuse. Following Karnataka JD MLA HD Revanna's arrest on Saturday by a Special Investigation …

Amid Prajwal row, BJP-JDS alliance likely to continue for Council polls
8 months ago

Amid Prajwal row, BJP-JDS alliance likely to continue for Council polls

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Even as a section of BJP leaders feel that the alleged sex scandal involving JDS leader and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna has caused embarrassment to the saffron party, the BJP and JDS are most likely to continue with their alliance for the biennial elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council for six seats to be held on June 3. The …

HD Kumaraswamy says Prajwal Revanna 'sex video' case ‘shameful’ as MP faces JD(S) expulsion
8 months, 1 week ago

HD Kumaraswamy says Prajwal Revanna 'sex video' case ‘shameful’ as MP faces JD(S) expulsion

Hindustan Times  

HD Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal on Tuesday asserted that the party will not protect his nephew Prajwal Revanna amid the controversy over the obscene video case against the Hassan MP in Karnataka. On Monday, HD Kumaraswamy had said that there was no question of defending Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, and the party would take "merciless action" if the Special …

With votes in EVMs for 14 out of 28 constituencies, focus now shifts to North Karnataka for May 7 polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With votes in EVMs for 14 out of 28 constituencies, focus now shifts to North Karnataka for May 7 polls

The Hindu  

With the high-pitched battles in the South Karnataka’s Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysore constituencies and the coastal constituencies coming to an end on Friday, the battleground will now shift to North and Central Karnataka regions that will go into polling on May 7 as part of the third phase. What parties claim Of the 14 constituencies in South Karnataka that went into …

‘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 …

Watch | Will the BJP-JD(S) alliance work in Karnataka?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | Will the BJP-JD(S) alliance work in Karnataka?

The Hindu  

Among the big changes to the contours of Karnataka’s political landscape this Lok Sabha election is the pre-poll “partnership of convenience” between old rivals BJP and JD. The pact between BJP and JD was formed to mutually benefit both parties through the consolidation of the Lingayat and Vokkaliga vote banks, all to defeat a common political foe - the Congress. …

Karnataka: Fighting Lok Sabha Polls for Farmers, Says HD Kumaraswamy
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Fighting Lok Sabha Polls for Farmers, Says HD Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: “I’m contesting the Mandya Lok Sabha seat in the ensuing election to take up programmes for the welfare of farmers and poor and not for personal gains,” stated Janata Dal Secular State president and former Chief Minister H.D. Holding campaign in Arkalgudu taluk of Hassan, Kumaraswamy expressed displeasure over the BJP led Central Government over farmers of the country …

Mandya Lok Sabha elections 2024: JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy to take on Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda
9 months ago

Mandya Lok Sabha elections 2024: JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy to take on Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda

India TV News  

Mandya Lok Sabha constituency is one of the seats in Karnataka. Mandya Lok Sabha candidates 2024 JD fielded its top leader HD Kumaraswamy against Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda. Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda On the other hand, Mandya Congress candidate for Lok Sabha elections, Venkataramane Gowda, also known as 'Star Chandru', and his wife Kusuma have declared assets worth Rs 622.96 …

Key leaders HD Kumaraswamy, CN Manjunath, Tejasvi Surya rush to file nominations in Karnataka
9 months ago

Key leaders HD Kumaraswamy, CN Manjunath, Tejasvi Surya rush to file nominations in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Several key political figures including JD leader H D Kumaraswamy, renowned cardiologist C N Manjunath, and Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday submitted their papers for the Lok Sabha elections on the last day of filing nominations for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. BJP-JDS alliance candidate for Mandya Parliamentary Constituency, H D Kumaraswamy files …

TD-JS-BJP Alliance Seeks Role of Top BJP Leaders to Boost Poll Campaign
9 months ago

TD-JS-BJP Alliance Seeks Role of Top BJP Leaders to Boost Poll Campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The three-party alliance expects top BJP leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J.P. Nadda to come and boost its poll campaign in Andhra Pradesh. BJP leaders say that though the Prime Minister was urged to attend the public meeting at Boppudi on March 17, “we failed to get any public announcements …

BJP workers will campaign for Prajwal Revanna in Hassan, says Vijayendra
9 months ago

BJP workers will campaign for Prajwal Revanna in Hassan, says Vijayendra

The Hindu  

BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra, who visited Hassan on Thursday, said that all BJP workers, including former MLA Preetham Gowda, will campaign for JD-BJP alliance candidate Prajwal Revanna in Hassan. Speaking to presspersons in Hassan on Thursday, Mr. Vijayendra said if Prajwal Revanna had to win, everyone had to campaign for him. Answering a question on the differences within the …

Former CM Kumaraswamy, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya file nominations for LS polls
9 months ago

Former CM Kumaraswamy, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya file nominations for LS polls

Hindustan Times  

JD leader H D Kumaraswamy, his brother-in-law and noted cardiologist C N Manjunath, Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya were among prominent candidates, who filed their papers on Thursday, the last day for filing nominations for the first of two-phase Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, on April 26. He was accompanied by BJP veteran B S Yediyurappa, Goa Chief Minister Pramod …

MP Sumalatha to join BJP, won’t contest Lok Sabha polls
9 months ago

MP Sumalatha to join BJP, won’t contest Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Ending the speculation over her next political move, Mandya’s independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Wednesday declared that she will join the Bharatiya Janata Party but opted out of seeking re-election from the constituency. Mandya’s independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh Addressing a gathering of her supporters in Mandya, the 60-year-old actor-turned-politician said, “I will not be contesting in this election, but my …

'PM Modi-led govt only way forward for Karnataka's development': Tejasvi Surya at Vijaya Sankalpa Samavesha
9 months ago

'PM Modi-led govt only way forward for Karnataka's development': Tejasvi Surya at Vijaya Sankalpa Samavesha

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya, while urging the people of Karnataka to support the National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, affirmed that a Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is the only way forward for the state's development. READ | Amit Shah blames Siddaramaiah for delay in drought relief funds to Karnataka "Projects exceeding ₹1.3 lakh crore …

Lok Sabha polls: RJD stakes claim on Katihar in fresh face-off with ally Cong
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: RJD stakes claim on Katihar in fresh face-off with ally Cong

Hindustan Times  

The confrontation between allies RJD and Congress, which started over Purnea Lok Sabha seat, seems to have spilled over to neighbouring Katihar seat as well. Soon after the Congress on Tuesday announced the name of former MP Tariq Anwar as its Katihar candidate, RJD staked its claim on the seat, despite the fact that it’s one of the nine seats …

JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
9 months, 1 week ago

JDS lost political strength in state: Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

HASSAN: Coming down heavily on JDS leaders for fielding the family members for three parliamentary constituencies, Karnataka PCC president DK Shivakumar said on Monday that the JDS completely has lost the political strength in recent years as the JDS supremo HD Devegowda fielded his son- in- law over BJP symbol, in Bengaluru rural, Son in Mandya and grandson in Hassan. …

Mandya MP Sumalatha to announce on her election contest decision on April 3
9 months, 1 week ago

Mandya MP Sumalatha to announce on her election contest decision on April 3

Hindustan Times  

Mandya sitting MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Saturday said she would announce her decision on the upcoming election on April 3, given that she was not renominated and NDA constituents BJP and JD decided to field H D Kumaraswamy from her constituency. Mandya MP Sumalatha to announce on her election contest decision on April 3 The multi-lingual film actress-turned-politician convened a …

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

After various speculations on Karnataka’s high-profile Mandya Lok Sabha seat, the Janata Dal confirmed that its second-in-chief and former CM HD Kumaraswamy will contest from this hot seat of old Mysuru region. The Bharatiya Janata Party has allotted Mandya, Kolar and Hassan seats to its alliance partner JDS, finally confirming the names of these three seats. HD Kumaraswamy Earlier, HD …

All in family! Dynastic politics not a slur now in Karnataka
9 months, 1 week ago

All in family! Dynastic politics not a slur now in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Unlike in the 2023 assembly polls, dynastic politics is likely to be a non-issue in the Lok Sabha elections, with all parties equally guilty of fielding family members -- sons, daughters and even sons-in-law -- of top leaders. This time, AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge’s son-in-law Radhakrishna Dodmani is contesting from Kalaburagi, and former prime minister and JDS supremo H …

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: BJP-JD(S) hold their first joint coordination meeting

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal held their first joint coordination meeting on Friday and passed a resolution to contest the parliamentary election together, aiming to win all 28 seats in Karnataka. According to people familiar with the matter, the meeting was attended by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, ex-chief minister BS Yediyurappa, Karnataka BJP election in-charge Radha …

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP-JD(S) meet: Old rivals vow to put past behind, plan joint campaigns

The Hindu  

Alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal have decided to conduct joint campaigns and form coordination committees with one leader from each party in districts where the regional party has a strong presence, sources said. Kumaraswamy of the JD will likely be part of the upcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallies in South Karnataka, BJP sources said. Mr. Kumaraswamy …

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