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BJP, JD(S) join forces to take on Congress government in Karnataka

BJP and JD(S) will jointly challenge the Congress government in Karnataka. They plan coordinated protests inside and outside the legislature during the upcoming session. The opposition parties will focus on the Bidadi township land acquisition and development plans. A state-level coordination committee will be formed soon to guide their joint…

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High-decibel campaigns end, candidates’ fate to be sealed in EVMs on poll day

Public campaigning ends in Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituencies before elections, candidates make last-minute appeals to voters.

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Now, star Darshan campaigns for ‘Star Chandru’ in Mandya

Kannada actor Darshan Toogudeepa campaigns for Congress candidate in Mandya, shifting alliances in high-stakes political battle.

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Channapatna churning hots up race in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency

Political dynamics in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency shift as JD(S) members join Congress amid power struggles. The shift of JD(S) councillors to the Congress, sources say, is tied with the promise of funds for development works, some local factors, ideological issues rising out of the alliance with the saffron…

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Nikhil becomes teary-eyed while referring to his family’s bond with Ramanagara and his defeat

Bengaluru JD(S) Youth Wing president gets emotional in Ramanagara, expresses gratitude to district for political support.

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Kumaraswamy meets Sumalatha at her residence to seek cooperation in Mandya

Former CM Kumaraswamy meets BJP-backed MP Sumalatha in Mandya, seeking cooperation for Lok Sabha elections. Political dynamics shift.

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Congress leader’s remark on Kumaraswamy’s heart procedure draws flak

Political tension rises in Mandya as H.D. Kumaraswamy faces backlash over heart surgery comments.

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Siddaramaiah describes Kumaraswamy as ‘new face’ in Mandya, predicts his rout in election

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy's Mandya candidacy, confident in Congress' strong local candidate.

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JD(S) core committee clears Kumaraswamy’s name for Mandya

Putting an end to weeks of speculation, the Core Committee of Janata Dal (Secular) on Tuesday cleared the names of it’s State president and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy as the candidate for the Mandya Lok Sabha constituency in the Vokkaliga heartland where a high voltage poll battle is expected.…

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H.D. Kumaraswamy to contest from Mandya seat in Lok Sabha elections

Janata Dal (Secular) names H.D. Kumaraswamy as Mandya candidate, clears Prajwal Revanna for Hassan seat amid speculation.

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JD(S) to announce its candidate for Mandya on Monday

Former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy returns home after heart procedure, promises Mandya candidate announcement by Monday evening.

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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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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.

The Hindu

I’m also part of NDA like HDK, confident of getting BJP ticket: Sumalatha

Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh confident of BJP ticket, highlights support for party and women's empowerment in elections.

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BJP Central leaders will decide on Mandya candidate: Deve Gowda

Mandya Lok Sabha constituency is set for a high profile election, with Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda declaring on Tuesday that the decision on candidate for the constituency would be taken by the BJP Central leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Not an aspirant for Mandya Lok Sabha seat, Nikhil Kumaraswamy clarifies

Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy denies rumors of contesting as an NDA candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha seat.

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Political winds blow in Ayodhya as Naidu, Gowda attend Ram Temple event

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu attended the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, a rare occurrence for non-BJP opposition leaders.

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H.D. Kumaraswamy and H.D. Deve Gowda meet Modi, seat-sharing likely to be announced by January-end

The BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular), which earlier announced a pre-poll alliance for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, are likely to arrive at a seat-sharing agreement before the end of January. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and JD(S) party president H.D. Kumaraswamy announced that he will not contest the polls.

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Vijayendra and Kumaraswamy discuss strategies for Belagavi session, LS polls

Kumaraswamy & Vijayendra meet to discuss strategies for upcoming LS polls & Belagavi session; exude confidence of BJP-JD(S) alliance winning all 28 seats in Karnataka. They plan to expose Congress govt's blunders & tour State together to strengthen PM Modi's hands.

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Tiger claws: Forest Dept. raids houses of Darshan, Jaggesh, and Nikhil

The Forest Department simultaneously raided residences of film actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Jaggesh, actor-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and film producer ‘Rockline’ Venkatesh here, besides that of Vinay Guruji in Shivamogga on Wednesday.

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Actor Darshan, MP Jaggesh under scanner after complaints of possession of wildlife articles

A team of senior officials from Karnataka Forest Department would be visiting various places to probe if celebrities and others against whom complaints have been received are in possession of Wildlife articles, officials said.

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Ibrahim is free to join Congress, says Revanna

JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna says party won't split, C.M. Ibrahim free to join Congress. Revanna claims Congress has ill-treated Deve Gowda for 60 yrs & blames them for his & Nikhil Kumaraswamy's LS poll defeat. Ball in Deve Gowda's court to resolve issue. #JD(S) #Congress #BJP

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Poll pact: JD(S) Muslim leaders decide to take a call on political future after district-level interactions

JD(S) Muslim leaders restive after party's entry into BJP-led NDA; leaders to meet after 10 days to decide future course. Muslim leaders under pressure from community & workers to sever ties. JD(S) leadership to meet Muslim leaders to explain party's situation & attempt to iron out differences. Muslim community supported…

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H.D. Kumaraswamy shifted to ward from ICU

JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who had suffered an acute stroke on Wednesday morning and was rushed to Apollo Speciality Hospital at Jayanagar, was shifted from the ICU to the ward

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HDK accuses Congress of winning polls through malpractice in 45 to 50 seats

Accusing the Congress of winning the Assembly polls through malpractice by distributing coupons worth ₹ 3,000 to ₹ 5,000 in 45 to 50 Assembly seats, JD (S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday dared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to order an inquiry into the alleged malpractice.

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