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Karnataka: Janata Dal (Secular): The challenge of identity and relevance in an alliance with saffron party

In its 25th year of founding, the Janata Dal (Secular) will be fighting a crucial election this time after a severe drubbing in the assembly elections in May. In a reversal of alliance, the regional outfit that aligned with the Congress in 2019 is going to Parliamentary polls with the…

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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.

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Congress mulls over candidates for Mysuru Lok Sabha seat as BJP makes the first move

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Apart from the caste arithmetic, the Congress has the formidable challenge of neutralising the ‘royal aura’ surrounding Yaduveer.

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Yediyurappa to attend poll meeting on March 10

Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said a clear picture on the party’s candidates for the Lok Sabha election in Karnataka would emerge on Sunday after the BJP election committee meeting

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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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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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Deve Gowda appeals to JD(S) workers to publicise achievements of Prajwal Revanna as MP

Former PM Deve Gowda urges Janata Dal (Secular) workers to promote Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna's achievements in Hassan.

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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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Rajya Sabha elections: Congress wins three seats, BJP one in Karnataka

BJP MLA cross-votes for Congress in Karnataka Rajya Sabha elections, defying party whip, leading to Congress victory.

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All eyes on Rajya Sabha polls in Karnataka with five in the fray for four seats

The Rajya Sabha elections for four seats from Karnataka, which has raised curiosity with the entry of a fifth candidate, will be held on Tuesday. Four members, including two Independents, are expected to extend their support to the ruling Congress in the elections. The winners will be declared in the…

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I’m hopeful BJP will retain Mandya seat for LS polls: Sumalatha

Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Friday said she is hopeful that the BJP would retain the Mandya Parliamentary Seat in the seat-sharing exercise with the JD(S) and added that the BJP high command would make an announcement on the seat soon.

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Gowda’s praise for Modi draws criticism from Vishwanath

Former Minister A.H. Vishwanath criticizes H.D. Deve Gowda's praise for PM Modi, questioning his leadership compared to past PMs.

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The BJP’s new plank in Mandya

The removal of a saffron flag in a village in Karnataka’s Mandya district has sparked controversy

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I will wear my own party colours, but don’t build narrative around Kumaraswamy wearing saffron, says Deve Gowda

While stating that there was no need to build a narrative around former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy sporting a saffron shawl, Janata Dal (Secular) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda said on Friday that he would be using his own party’s colours if he is invited to share…

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Keregodu incident is part of communal agenda of BJP and Sangh Parivar for political gain ahead of LS polls, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Martyrs’ Day, said that the unrest in Keragodu village in Mandya district was part of the larger communal agenda of BJP and Sangh Parivar.

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I am confident that BJP will retain Mandya seat: Sumalatha

Days before negotiations between the BJP and the JD(S) are set to begin on seat sharing between the two parties, Mandya’s sitting MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Thursday said that she is confident that the saffron party will retain the Mandya seat in the coming Lok Sabha elections, despite the alliance…

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War of words between JD(S) and Congress continues

JD(S) accuses CM Siddaramaiah of being "arrogant" for stating he'd consider Gowda's curse as a blessing.

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Deve Gowda’s curse is a result of the bad company he is keeping: Siddaramaiah

Countering JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda’s statement that the Congress will see its end under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar’s leadership and the regional party’s alliance with the BJP was aimed at “demolishing” the grand old party, Mr. Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the “curse” was a result…

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: JD(S)-BJP alliance determined to end Congress era in State, and more

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“BJP has chances of winning Hassan seat”, says Preetham Gowda

Preetham Gowda clarifies Prajwal Revanna is not NDA candidate for Lok Sabha polls; seat sharing yet to be decided.

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Karnataka govt. to go slow on revoking hijab ban, other controversial issues till Lok Sabha polls

As the Congress high command is wary of the electoral implications of the Karnataka government’s proposal to revoke the hijab ban in classrooms, the Central leaders have apparently suggested to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to go slow on controversial issues till the 2024 general elections

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JD(S)-Congress clash in Assembly over permission to speak on copra price

JD(S) and Congress members clashed in Assembly over plight of copra farmers. JD(S) demanded to speak first, but Speaker said request came 15 mins ago. Congress members joined in, leading to bedlam. JD(S) wanted to hold Congress accountable for ₹15,000/quintal assurance. Gowda planned to target Centre for ignoring farmers' plight.

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Congress won in Telangana by distributing Karnataka money, says HDD

Former PM Deve Gowda alleges Congress won Telangana polls using Karnataka's money. He claims Congress kept JD(S) out of INDIA alliance & BJP-led NDA welcomed them. He was in Hassan to attend a private event & refused to comment on incident involving his daughter-in-law.

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JD(S) leaders, and workers stage protest in Hassan; demand suitable support price for copra

JD(S) workers led by former Minister H.D. Revanna protested in Hassan, demanding a suitable support price for copra. Price had fallen to ₹7,269/quintal, compared to ₹18,000/quintal a few months ago. Protesters demanded Congress fulfill its promise of ₹15,000/quintal. Congress MLA K.M. Shivalinge Gowda blamed Centre for farmers' plight & urged…

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