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Two JD(S) Muslim leaders resign following alliance with BJP in Karnataka

Disillusioned with the decision of the Janata Dal (Secular) to join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, two Muslim leaders associated with the regional party have decided to cut their ties with it, while a few more are said to be contemplating a…

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Congress sees dichotomy in JD(S) continuing to partner in LDF govt.

The Congress on Saturday accused the Left Democratic Front of employing double standards by continuing to partner in the government with the Janata Dal (Secular) which has entered into a national alliance with the BJP. It pointed out that there is a dichotomy between the LDF’s professed stand against the…

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Drop bandh call, says Shivakumar; Opposition backs protesters

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to organisers of Mandya bandh to drop the call, arguing that it will not help the Cauvery cause, even as he slammed the Opposition for “politicising” the issue. He also indicated that some quantum of water had to be released before approaching the…

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Kumaraswamy meets Shah, Nadda as JD(S) joins hands with BJP

In a boost to the BJP in Karnataka ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Janada Dal (Secular) has decided to ally with the party following a meeting of its leader H D Kumaraswamy with Home Minister Amit Shah and party president J P Nadda. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka’s share of women representation in Legislative Assembly is lowest among Southern States

While the Women’s Reservation Bill has been passed in Parliament, a look at the representation of women in the Karnataka Assembly over the years shows a bleak picture.

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Cauvery row: After SC setback, Karnataka likely to wait for CWMA meeting to make next move

Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene in the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the State is now looking at the next window of opportunity to present its case.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Flash protests by farmers in Karnataka after SC refuses to stay CWMA order on Cauvery water, and more

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BJP-JD(S) alliance close to being formalised with HDD and HDK set to meet top BJP leaders in Delhi

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda to discuss alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. PM Modi and JD(S) patriarch H.D. Deve Gowda may also hold talks.

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Formal announcement on BJP-JD(S) alliance likely to be made this week

BJP, JD(S) to form alliance ahead of LS polls. Leaders of both parties to meet in Delhi to make official announcement. JD(S) likely to get 4-6 seats in Old Mysore region. BJP leaders in touch with JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy since he maintained good relationship with them. Announcement likely on Sept…

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Friends with benefits in Karnataka

Though the BJP-JD(S) seat-sharing arrangement for the 28 Lok Sabha seats is yet to be hammered out, the strategy is to deny the Congress as many seats as possible. JD(S) is expected to get 4-6 seats in the sharing arrangement.

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I’m a ticket aspirant for LS polls: KPCC spokesperson

KPCC spokesperson M. Lakshmana said he was an aspirant for Congress ticket to contest Mysuru LS polls. He will support Yathindra Siddaramaiah if fielded. He hit out at incumbent BJP MP Pratap Simha, saying his days are numbered. He said Congress will not take a chance with Mysuru LS seat…

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JD( S) Kerala unit meeting tomorrow

This scenario mirrors a precedent when the State unit distanced itself from JD(S) national leadership during its pact with the BJP in Karnataka in 2006, striving to assert its autonomy within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI-M]-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), of which it is a coalition partne

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Seat sharing with JD(S) yet to be finalised, says BSY

BJP leader Yediyurappa retracted his statement that the BJP and JD(S) had entered a seat-sharing arrangement. He said meetings will take place after a couple of days and the outcome is yet to be seen. On Friday, Yediyurappa had announced that the JD(S) would get four out of 28 seats,…

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Congress begins poll preparations, conducts meetings of its frontal organisations in Mysuru

Congress in Mysuru preps for upcoming elections to local bodies & Lok Sabha by holding serial meetings of its frontal orgs. Addressing a meeting, party's Mysuru district SC wing president claimed Congress had polled >60% of vote in Mysuru district in recent Assembly elections. Leaders called upon office bearers to…

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Deve Gowda acknowledges he met top BJP leaders over alliance

JD(S) and BJP alliance in Karnataka confirmed by HD Deve Gowda; PM Modi and HD Kumaraswamy to decide seat-sharing. Gowda defends alliance, citing need to protect regional party and State's interests. Siddaramaiah attacked for questioning JD(S)'s secular credentials.

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Karnataka: Opposition brews over JD(S)-BJP alliance as JD(S) MLAs worried about political future

BENGALURU: While the top leadership in both the JD(S) and BJP have agreed to a pre-poll alliance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Sunday, opposition has already begun resonating with MLAs coming out in the open to express their concerns.

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JD(S) firms up on BJP alliance, Deve Gowda says son Kumaraswamy will decide on seat sharing with PM Modi

BENGALURU: After weeks of speculations of a JD(S)-BJP alliance in the offing, former prime minister and JD(S) party national president H D Deve Gowda announced the pre-poll "understanding" between the two parties.

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It’s proved JD(S) is ‘B-team’ of BJP: CM

CM Siddaramaiah claims his statement that JD(S) is BJP's "B-team" has been proven true with JD(S) and BJP's alliance for Lok Sabha elections. He says JD(S) has no ideology or principle, as evidenced by former PM Deve Gowda's statement that the alliance was to save the party's existence.

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Talks still in initial stage: HDK

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy said discussions on tie-up with BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls are in initial phase. He stressed on trust and respect over give and take. A meeting of JD(S) workers has been called to gather opinion on alliance. Time to respond to all issues is still…

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Mallikarjun Kharge sees BJP’s pushing for ‘Bharat’ as afterthought of INDIA coalition

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge: Bharat/India are same; BJP's Bharat idea is to counter INDIA bloc alliance parties; Special Session bad message; One Nation, One Election unfeasible; JD(S) must clarify on alliance

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It’s proven now that JD(S) is B team of BJP: Siddaramaiah

Referring to former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s statement that they would not align with anyone, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that now through Mr. G.T. Deve Gowda, the former Prime Minister has issued a statement that the alignment was to save the party’s existence in the State

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Deve Gowda is yet to take decision on JD(S)-BJP alliance, says GTD

Even though the party leadership is strongly in favour of the Janata Dal (Secular) aligning with the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections, former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda, who heads the party’s core committee, said the party supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda is yet to take…

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JD(S) sees alliance as move to ‘protect’ party

The proposed Janata Dal (Secular)-BJP alliance for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls is being viewed by the regional party, which received a drubbing in the Assembly elections, more as a hedging tactic against the Congress’s aggressive posture and to protect its flock from being poached.

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Political compulsions make BJP and JD(S) natural allies despite ideological mismatch

Though the political ideology of the BJP and the Janata Dal (S) appear to be polls apart, leaders of both the parties believe that the proposed alliance between them is only “natural” considering the present political circumstances and ground realities.

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