Articles for Karnataka Voters

Did Congress lose the battle of guarantees to BJP in Karnataka?
7 months, 1 week ago

Did Congress lose the battle of guarantees to BJP in Karnataka?

India Today  

Despite riding on the success of the Karnataka Assembly election results and armed with its famous 'five guarantees', the Congress was unable to sway voters away from the BJP in the state in the general elections. With no change, 44 per cent of women voted for the INDIA bloc in Karnataka, while 52 per cent voted for the NDA, a …

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Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Nadda, says ‘very vague complaint’: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Nadda, says ‘very vague complaint’: Report

Hindustan Times  

Quashing a case of poll code violation against Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda, the Karnataka high court called the FIR filed at Harapanahalli police station a ‘vague’ one. The court also said that the allegations are absurd and the FIR lacks prima facie material, reported Deccan Herald. The court said, “The complaint does not say that the petitioner …

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First-time voters, elderly steal show in Karnataka Assembly polls
1 year, 8 months ago

First-time voters, elderly steal show in Karnataka Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: First time voters and the elderly stole the show as they were seen participating in the voting process enthusiastically in the Karnataka Assembly elections on Wednesday. To draw people to use their voting rights, the EC took many initiatives such as theme based and ethnic polling booths, and pink booths exclusively operated by women. This was the first state-wide …

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'BJP will win Karnataka elections 2023', says former CM BS Yediyurappa
1 year, 8 months ago

'BJP will win Karnataka elections 2023', says former CM BS Yediyurappa

Firstpost  

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday exuded confidence that BJP will get “absolute majority” and will form the government in the state. Yediyurappa, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy were among the early voters in Karnataka Assembly elections 2023. Yediyurappa said he expects 75 to 80 per cent voters to support the BJP …

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HC lets hoteliers offer free food to those who cast vote, but with a rider
1 year, 8 months ago

HC lets hoteliers offer free food to those who cast vote, but with a rider

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday night stayed the operation of the press note issued by the office of the District Election Officer, through the Assistant Commissioner of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, that had warned hoteliers of action for providing food either free of cost or at discounted rate for those who cast their vote. The election authorities, …

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PM slams Congress, says its history is about 'appeasing terror and terrorists'
1 year, 8 months ago

PM slams Congress, says its history is about 'appeasing terror and terrorists'

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In a scatching attack on the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that Congress party supports ‘terror’ and ‘terrorism’. Along with Congress, Modi also alleged that Janata Dal Secular, a major regional party in Karnataka, of supporting ‘terror.’ Delivering a speech during his election campaign in Chitradurga, Modi stated that by banning Popular Front of India, …

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Karnataka elections | Theme-based polling stations to attract voters
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka elections | Theme-based polling stations to attract voters

The Hindu  

For art teachers in Karnataka government schools, a new high-visibility canvas has emerged over the past month: the walls of classrooms-turned-polling booths. The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Committee has taken up measures to establish close to 2500 theme-based polling stations across the State. Around 40 “ethnic polling stations” will be established in six districts, including Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, …

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'Give us at least 150 seats...': Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Karnataka voters
1 year, 8 months ago

'Give us at least 150 seats...': Rahul Gandhi's appeal to Karnataka voters

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the ruling BJP and RSS of attacking democracy and spreading hatred and violence in the country. Expressing confidence about the Congress coming to power, Gandhi said the party government's first cabinet meeting will take a decision on implementing its poll guarantees. The Congress party has announced four poll ‘guarantees’ — 200 units of …

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Karnataka: Election commission offers sign language assistance to voters
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Election commission offers sign language assistance to voters

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka voters with speech and hearing impairments will get sign language assistance at polling booths - in what is being billed as a 'first-of-its-kind' initiative, the state's chief electoral officer said on Friday. Karnataka: Election commission offers sign language assistance to voters The CEO, Manoj Kumar, said, "The Election Commission of India is continuously exploring new measures to enhance accessibility …

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Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Terming Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a “villain”, the Karnataka unit president of Bharatiya Janata Party Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday attacked Siddaramaiah over holding Tipu jayathi in the state. Delivering the speech at the “Janasankalpa Yatra” organised in Srirangapatna town of Mandya district, Kateel said the voters of Badami Assembly seat have rejected Siddaramaiah for which …

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71.1% Polling Recorded for Election of Four Legislative Council Seats in Karnataka: Election Commission
4 years, 2 months ago

71.1% Polling Recorded for Election of Four Legislative Council Seats in Karnataka: Election Commission

News 18  

An average polling of 71.1 per cent was recorded during the election to four legislative council seats in Karnataka on Wednesday, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjiv Kumar said. According to the data shared by the CEO, polling percentage in the North East Teachers was 73.32, Bangalore Teachers — 66 per cent, South East Graduate — 75 per cent and West Graduate …

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Vijaynagara Constituency Result: BJP' Anand Singh wins by 30125 votes
5 years, 1 month ago

Vijaynagara Constituency Result: BJP' Anand Singh wins by 30125 votes

India TV News  

Vijaynagara Constituency Result: Vijaynagara is a Karnataka Assembly constituency in Bengaluru Urban District and Bengaluru region of Karnataka and is a part of the Bangalore South Parliamentary/Lok Sabha constituency. Candidate Party EVM Votes Postal Votes Total Votes % of Votes 1 ANAND SINGH Bharatiya Janata Party 85332 145 85477 55.42 2 N.M. NABI Janata Dal 3871 14 3885 2.52 3 …

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Krishnarajapete Constituency Bypoll Result: BJP wrests seat from JD(S)
5 years, 1 month ago

Krishnarajapete Constituency Bypoll Result: BJP wrests seat from JD(S)

India TV News  

Narayan Gowda of Bharatiya Janata Party emerged victories in the Krishnarajapete constituency by 9731 votes against JDS candidate B. L. DEVARAJ. In 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, the total percentage of voters in Krishnarajapete Assembly Constituency was recorded as 51 per cent. In 2013 Karnataka Assembly Elections, JDS won this seat with a margin of 9,243 votes securing 37% of the …

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