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Sharad Pawar questions Prithviraj Chavan's 'stature' in Congress after he targets NCP for contesting Karnataka polls

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on May 9 questioned the “stature” of Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan in his own party after the latter targeted the NCP for fielding its candidates in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls.

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SC takes exception to public statements made about pending issue of scrapping of 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on May 9 said sub judice cases should not be “politicised” after a petitioner alleged on Tuesday that Home Minister Amit Shah has made public statements about the scrapping of the 4% quota for Muslims in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections.

The Hindu

If party is above individuals, why is BJP seeking votes in name of Modi, asks Jagadish Shettar

“The truth is there cannot be a party without leaders. Both leaders and party are important,” says former Karnataka CM. Pointing out BJP’s failure to expand its base in southern States, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, Mr. Shettar said the reason is lack of leaders.

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Cyclonic storm Mocha will not impact polling day: IMD

The cyclonic storm Mocha, which will intensify into a depression on May 9, is unlikely to have any impact on polling day May 10

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Sudheendra Kulkarni, Prakash Kammaradi appeal to people to vote out BJP in the State

Holding the ruling BJP at the Centre and the State responsible for skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, the “unprecedented unemployment” and communal disharmony, Sudheendra Kulkarni, a political analyst who had worked as an advisor to former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and T.N. Prakash Kammardi, an agricultural economist and…

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Now, EC issues notice to BJP after Congress complaint on newspaper ad

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice to the ruling BJP for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “without verifiable facts” regarding specific claims made in the advert.

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In Ballari’s battle of billionaires, all eyes on mining baron’s new party

In the mining town of Karnataka’s Ballari, Congress leader Nara Bharat Reddy had tried to take first-mover advantage by launching his campaign months ahead of the state assembly elections, going door to door, promising a politics “without corruption” in the Bellary City segment.

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As campaigning ends, EC on high alert to check inducements during silent period

With public campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly polls coming to an end on Monday, the Election Commission is keeping strict vigil with money distribution being usually high during the silent period on the last two days with a frenzy. Additional flying squads have been deployed and Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs)…

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BJP completes 437 public meetings and 138 roadshows by Central and State leaders

As the public campaign for May 10 elections to the Karnataka Assembly comes to an end on Monday, the ruling BJP has completed a total of 437 public meetings by both the Central and State leaders besides 138 roadshows by them ever since the declaration of elections.

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Have you ever heard a PM say ‘chant Jai Bajrangbali and vote’, asks JD(U) chief

Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan, alias Lalan Singh, hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 8 over his call to voters in Karnataka to chant ‘Jai Bajrangbali’ while casting their votes in the Assembly election on May 10.

The Hindu

High-octane campaigning in Karnataka comes to an end

Intense campaigning by all parties for the May 10 assembly elections in Karnataka came to an end on Monday with the three main players -- BJP, Congress and JD(S) -- making their last pitch to woo voters. Only door-to-door campaigning will be allowed on May 9.

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Saundatti girl overcomes death of father, advice of relatives to make way for brother to top SSLC exam in Karnataka

Anupama has a younger brother. After the death of her father last year, ‘some relatives suggested that I drop out of school to enable my younger brother to study further. Even I wanted to discontinue studies, considering the difficult conditions at home. But my mother insisted that I continue’

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Karnataka Poll: Priyanka Gandhi holds high-voltage roadshow in Bengaluru; massive crowd throngs the route

Standing on a vehicle bedecked with flowers, Priyanka Gandhi greeted the crowd thronging on both sides of the road. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Clarify social media post on ‘sovereignty’ attributed to Sonia, EC tells Cong.

The BJP on May 8 moved the Election Commission seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and derecognition of her party for her use of the term “sovereignty” for Karnataka during the state poll campaign.

The Hindu

Vote of Vokkaligas is the most keenly watched factor in 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections

The ruling BJP seems to be on the edge with its traditional Lingayat vote base amid a turmoil of sorts in the Mumbai-Karnataka region.

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Another Election Show: World respects us now, say PM Modi’s supporters at Bengaluru mega roadshow

In BJP’s all-out push ahead of the Karnataka elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 26-km roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday. We caught up with karyakartas, supporters, and some fans of PM Modi. Most believe that the prime minister has put India on the world map.

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From Mylari dose to paya soup: Malgudi Mylari Mane brings authentic Karnataka cuisine to Bengaluru

A new restaurant called Malgudi Mylari Mane aims to bring the traditional home-style recipes of Karnataka to the forefront of the city’s culinary scene.

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Revanth lodges complaint against ‘life threat’ to Kharge

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president A. Revanth Reddy, along with party leaders, lodged a complaint against the “life threat to party president Mallikarjun Kharge by BJP candidate Manikanta Rathod” from Chittapur Assembly constituency in Karnataka.

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Karnataka elections: Don’t be carried away by communal agenda used to mask maladministration, says Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, and others, held roadshows and addressed rallies in various parts of the State

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Narendra Modi winds up his campaign for Karnataka Assembly polls with rallies and a roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed off his high-voltage campaign for the Assembly elections in Karnataka with a roadshow in Bengaluru, and two public rallies at Aynur in Shivamogga and at Nanjangud in Mysuru district

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ECI asks political parties to not publish advertisements in print media on or day prior to Karnataka polls

Ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 7 asked political parties to not publish any advertisement in the print media on the day and a day before the elections without prior certification.

The Hindu

No election fever here: Migrant workers feel like nowhere citizens

As election fever catches up in Karnataka and political discourse overshadows everything else, for the large number of migrant workers in Bengaluru, who come from far and near in search of work, the world is the same.

The Hindu

Rahul talks to gig workers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday reiterated his party’s promise in its manifesto to set up a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board in Karnataka with a corpus fund of ₹3,000 crore and provide minimum hourly wages.

The Hindu

Congress accuses EC of ‘proactive zeal towards Opposition’ in reply to notice on ad; asks why PM, HM are not questioned

A day after the Election Commission sought evidence from Karnataka Congress over its “corruption rate card” advertisements published in newspapers targeting the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections, the party on Sunday hit back accusing the EC of taking action in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution…

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