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Call for fresh OBC census cannot become a political football during elections: Laxman

The Congress has not made public the data of the OBC census it conducted in Karnataka and also across the country, it is complicated and has to be taken up beyond politics, says BJP OBC Morcha national president K Lakshman

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Karnataka Assembly elections 2023 | Political fluctuations make Kittur Karnataka a slippery terrain

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The BJP disrespected people who elected me: Jagadish Shettar

The senior Lingayat leader’s decision to quit the BJP and join the Congress party may impact the political equations in the Kittur Karnataka region.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Congress manifesto promises to repeal ‘anti-people laws’ passed by BJP’ and more

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Karnataka Poll: "This government of BJP is a stolen government...", Rahul Gandhi in Shivamogga

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted the BJP and said in a rally in Shivamogga, "This government of the BJP is a stolen government. BJP stole it three years ago by destroying democracy. Why is the PM Modi not speaking about the corruption done by this government?..." Read further on Dynamite…

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Congress guarantees designed for grabbing 85% commission, says PM Narendra Modi

Congress was in power from panchayat to Parliament when its own PM stated that, out of 1 rupee sent from Delhi, 85 paise would be eaten by middlemen, and only 15 paise would reach the actual beneficiary

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi says BJP has broken world records in corruption, but Modi talks only about himself

Pointing out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeps speaking only about himself in his election speeches, Rahul Gandhi asked why the BJP's star campaigner does not address the allegations about 40% commission by the BJP government and alleged recruitment scams in Karnataka

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In Siddaramaiah’s home turf, Amit Shah asks why elect a person who wants to retire

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the elections in Karnataka were important for the country, but Varuna is the most prestigious contest. He asked people why they should vote a person (Siddaramaiah) who has announced that this will be his last election and wants to retire

The Hindu

BBMP monitoring UPI digital bribes to voters, says District Election Officer Tushar Giri Nath

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath, who is also the Bengaluru City District Election Officer, said there have been no cases of alleged digital bribes found in the city so far. He was anwering questions on the Karnataka assembly elections and preparations by the BBMP at…

The Hindu

Another Election Show: Moily on Muslim quota, ‘no infighting over CM post’

The BJP government’s decision to scrap the 4 percent Muslim quota – and divide it between the Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities – has become a major talking point in the Karnataka poll campaign. While the BJP claims to have undone a wrong, the Congress has used it to present itself…

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Karnataka Poll: 'Will ban Bajrang Dal, PFI...', Congress says in manifesto

The Congress on Tuesday in its manifesto for Karnataka Assembly elections said it will take "decisive action" as per law including banning organisations like Bajrang Dal, PFI and others. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In headlines on Karnataka BJP manifesto, English dailies focus on UCC, NRC promises

The Uniform Civil Code and the National Register of Citizens are back in the news cycle with the BJP promising the same in its manifesto for the Karnataka elections.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 2, 2023

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Karnataka BJP manifesto: Editorials credit ‘corruption, anti-incumbency’ for ‘marriage of contrasts’

A day after the BJP released its manifesto for the Karnataka elections, editorials in prominent English dailies noted the “marriage of contrasts”, questioning how the mix of Hindutva pitches with welfare schemes could fulfil the development needs of a state falling behind “even among its southern neighbours in human development…

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Another Election Show: The ABC of caste politics – it’s not just about Lingayats

Journalist and author Sugata Srinivasaraju sits down with Manisha Pande and Atul Chaurasia to discuss caste politics in Karnataka. Sugata gives a brief history of two dominant communities – Vokkaligas and Lingayats – and how they became important in the state’s electoral politics. Sugata says it is a myth that…

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Karnataka Poll: Rahul Gandhi stops speech after hearing of Azaan; hits at BJP on "corruption"

Addressing a public meeting in Tumkur on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stopped his speech after hearing the sound of Azaan (Muslim call to prayer). Read further on Dynamite News:

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How 85% vs 40% commission war between BJP, Congress plays up in Karnataka assembly election

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time on Sunday retaliated against the Congress’s allegation that the BJP’s Karnataka government was a “40 per cent commission” dispensation. He said 85 per cent commission is in the very nature and behaviour of the Congress.

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From free cylinders to BPL families, UCC, to affordable food scheme: Key promises in BJP's 16-point Karnataka manifesto

The ruling BJP released its manifesto for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls at an event in Bengaluru on Monday, making a host of promises topping which was provision of 3 free cooking gas cylinders to all BPL families annually. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 | J.P. Nadda releases BJP’s election manifesto

Bharatiya Janata Party national president J.P. Nadda released the party’s manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly election 2023 in Bengaluru on May 1, 2023. Read the full story on The Hindu.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 1, 2023

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Youth wings scramble to woo youngsters in Karnataka

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections, the youth wings of all three major political parties — BJP, Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) — in Karnataka are trying to engage with young voters.

The Hindu

Karnataka elections: I am fine being a snake garland around the necks of people who are like Lord Shiva to me, says Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi again chose to respond to the Congress’ jibe of a poisonous snake by saying that a snake is the garland around the neck of Lord Shiva

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Karnataka Chief Minister says Priyanka Gandhi’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meaningless

“[AICC general secretary] Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s criticism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not visited Karnataka during the floods is meaningless, as the Prime Minister has released a large amount of funds as compensation for the State,” Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Hubballi on Sunday.

The Hindu

It is an election of generational shift at Shikaripur as BSY makes way for son

Shikaripur constituency in Shivamogga district is witnessing a generational shift in the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections

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B.L. Santhosh bats for clear mandate to BJP

BJP national organising secretary B.L. Santhosh urged the party supporters to ensure the BJP returns to power in Karnataka with a clear majority.

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