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In Karnataka, it’s all in the family

No party in Karnataka can take a moral high ground on dynastic politics

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All eyes on Sumalatha’s next move, while Congress woos Narayana Gowda

With the JD(S) formally announcing former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy as the BJP-JD(S) combine’s candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency in the forthcoming polls, all eyes are now on the next course of action of incumbent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, who was hoping to seek re-election from the constituency as the…

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

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.

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Congress stands to benefit from BJP-JD(S) alliance, claims Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah predicts BJP-JD(S) alliance will benefit Congress in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, confident in party's achievements and contributions.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Spotlight on candidates whose grandfathers have made a big mark in politics

In Karnataka, dynastic politics is not new and party leaders have fielded their sons and daughters. However, the spotlight during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the State is on the constituencies of Bidar and Hassan, wherein the grandfathers of candidates have made a big mark in politics. In Bidar…

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Congress candidate calls himself a ‘common man’, seeks chance

Congress candidate in Mysore-Kodagu emphasizes Vokkaliga representation, challenges BJP, and vows accessibility in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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JD(S) leader Marithibbe Gowda resigns from Council membership

Marithibbe Gowda resigns from Karnataka Legislative Council citing personal reasons after consulting electorate and criticizing JD(S)-BJP alliance.

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It is certain H.D. Kumaraswamy will contest Lok Sabha poll from Mandya, says C.S. Puttaraju

Mr. Puttaraju, who was earlier said to be the frontrunner for the ticket in Mandya, stated that he will take responsibility of the election in Mandya and ensure that the former CM wins the poll without any hard work.

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JD(S) MLC Marithibbegowda resigns from Karnataka Council

Mr. Marithibbegowda said JD(S) party’s decisions were made by former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda and his sons former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy and H.D. Revanna.

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DKS terms Manjunath’s contest on BJP ticket ‘suicidal attempt’ by JD(S)

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday took a dig at cardiac surgeon C.N. Manjunath, who is also son-in-law of JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, for his electoral entry through the BJP in Bengaluru Rural constituency and termed it as the “first suicide attempt” by the JD(S).

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JD(S) candidate Prajwal Revanna faces opposition from BJP leaders in Hassan

Prajwal Revanna, incumbent JD(S) MP, whom the party has already projected as its candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat though the ticket is yet to be officially issued, is facing stiff opposition from a section of leaders in the BJP, the alliance partner for the Lok Sabha polls.

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H.D. Kumaraswamy to undergo aortic valve replacement in Chennai hospital on March 21

JD State president H.D. Kumaraswamy to undergo TAVI at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on March 21.

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JD(S) seeks deployment of paramilitary forces in Bengaluru Rural constituency and transfer of senior officials

Seeking the transfer of senior officials in Ramanagaram district for allegedly colluding with Congress candidate in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure free and fair election in the constituency.

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JD(S) convenes emergency meeting as Kolar becomes a bone of contention between allies

As the Kolar parliamentary seat has become a bone of contention between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular), the latter has convened an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the issue.

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Will JD(S) MLA Sharana Gowda Kandkur support BJP in the coming elections?

As the election for Parliament approaches closure, political activities are gaining momentum in Yadgir district. The district has four Assembly constituencies: Gurmitkal, Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur. Gumitkal comes under the Kalaburagi parliament constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), while Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur fall under the Raichur parliament…

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Many BJP, JD(S) workers keen to join Congress: Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that many BJP and JD(S) workers are keen to join the ranks of the Congress party

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Pressure builds up on HDK, Nikhil to enter poll fray from Mandya

Pressure mounts on H.D. Kumaraswamy to contest or field son Nikhil in Mandya Lok Sabha elections.

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Kumaraswamy to bury the hatchet with Sumalatha Ambareesh?

The compulsions of coalition politics seem to have forced Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to sue for peace with his political bête noire and Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh.

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Mandya: Suspense over BJP-JD(S) combine candidate continues

Suspense over Mandya seat continues as BJP and JD(S) alliance debates candidate selection amidst intense lobbying.

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Lok Sabha polls: It’s a nail-biting suspense over BJP-JD(S) nominee in Mandya after Congress declares its candidate

Suspense over the BJP-JD(S) combine’s nominee for the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency continues even as the Congress was relatively quicker off the mark by announcing Venkatarame Gowda, popularly known as ‘Star Chandru’, as its candidate for the Vokkaliga-dominated constituency.

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Congress Ministers, MLAs have to enter the LS poll fray if high command instructs: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Ministers and legislators of the Congress have to obey the party high command’s decisions and contest the Lok Sabha elections if instructed to enter the poll fray, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao has said.

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Lok Sabha polls: Congress announces seven Karnataka candidates in first list

The Congress on Friday announced its first list of seven candidates in Karnataka for the Lok Sabha election. Except for Bengaluru Rural, the party has fielded in six other constituencies candidates who had not contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election. D.K Suresh, MP, brother of Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC…

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Hassan Lok Sabha seat: A 40-year-old family fight is back on the cards with third-generation contestants

The tough fight 31-year-old Shreyas M. Patel gave to senior Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Revanna in Holenarsipur constituency in the Assembly election last year is what is said to have clinched the Congress ticket for him to contest the Lok Sabha election from Hassan. The Congress announced its first…

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Pressure mounts on former Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy to contest Lok Sabha elections

BJP-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka: Pressure mounts on H.D. Kumaraswamy to contest Lok Sabha elections, with BJP and JD(S) pushing for his entry.

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LS polls: Karnataka finds no place in BJP’s first list of 195 candidates

The names of candidates from Karnataka, the only State in South India where the BJP has held power, did not figure among the party’s first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, even as it announced candidates from Kerala and Telangana on Saturday.

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