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Ahead of legislature session, BJP and JD(S) leaders huddle to chalk out strategies to attack Congress government

The winter session of the Karnataka legislature starting from Monday promises to be stormy with the Opposition BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) chalking out a joint strategy to attack the ruling Congress on various issues, including drought relief.

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Is Congress govt. divided over caste census report as Karnataka Dy.CM is opposing it?

Karnataka's ruling Congress divided on caste census; D.K. Shivakumar signed petition urging CM Siddaramaiah to reject report. Vokkaliga and Lingayat leaders oppose it, citing lack of scientific approach. CM said he received petition, will discuss in Cabinet.

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Ibrahim suspended from JD(S) for ‘anti-party activities’

JD(S) suspends C.M. Ibrahim for anti-party activities. He had opposed party's decision to ally with BJP and hinted at splitting it. Gowda cited 3 instances of his activities and issued an order. Ibrahim had joined JD(S) in 2022 and was State unit president.

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Two former JD(S) MLAs join Congress in Karnataka

D.C. Gowri Shankar was elected from Madhugiri Assembly constituency in 2008, and from Tumakuru Rural Assembly constituency in 2018. R. Manjunath was elected to the Assembly from Dasarahalli constituency in Bengaluru in 2018.

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We are the real Janata Dal (S), claims Kerala unit of party

JD(S) Kerala unit claims H D Deve Gowda lost national president post by joining BJP; mulls options to stake claim to being "real JD(S"; UDF criticizes dual positions; unit to remain anti-BJP, non-Congress force.

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BJP-JD(S) seat sharing talks may wait till polls to five State assemblies

The discussion on seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) for the Parliamentary polls in 2024 is likely to commence after the Assembly polls in five States or by the end of this month when the ticket distribution process is completed.

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I never said CPI(M) backed BJP-JD(S) alliance, says Gowda

JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda clarifies he never said Kerala's Left party supports BJP-JD(S) alliance. He said his party unit in Kerala is getting along with LDF govt. Kumaraswamy said situation in Kerala is different from Karnataka & issue confined to party in Karnataka.

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Deve Gowda’s claim of Pinarayi backing JD(S)-BJP pact roils Kerala politics

Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] national president H.D. Deve Gowda’s startling claim that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had tacitly backed his move to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) roiled Kerala politics on Friday.

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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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JD(S) heading for split? Upset state chief Ibrahim defies JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda’s decision to join NDA

JD(S) Karnataka unit president C M Ibrahim defies former PM Deve Gowda's decision to join NDA, says JD(S) will not join BJP-led alliance. He claims his faction is the original JD(S) for being ‘secular’. He appeals to Gowda not to give consent to tie-up & hints at possible split in…

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JD(S) Kerala unit rejects Deve Gowda’s decision to join hands with BJP; to continue its alliance with Left front

JD(S) Kerala unit rejects alliance with BJP, will continue alliance with Left Front. Meeting of executive committee unanimously approves resolution against national leadership's decision. Senior leaders to hold discussions with other State units to discuss common way forward. No decision to merge with any party; next strategy to be discussed…

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Former BJP Minister S.T. Somashekar airs his opposition to JD(S)-BJP alliance

Former BJP Minister S.T. Somashekar, rumoured to be contemplating joining the Congress, on Thursday openly expressed his dissent over the saffron party’s alliance with the JD(S).

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“JD(S) is our guest, we look after guests very well”, says former BJP MLA

Former BJP MLA Preetham Gowda exudes confidence that BJP will field its candidate in Hassan Lok Sabha, JD(S) will work for BJP's win. No talks on seat-sharing, but BJP will field its candidate. JD(S) accepted BJP's ideology, welcomed to join alliance to elect Modi as PM for third time.

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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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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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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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BJP welcomes JD(S) into NDA fold ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Mr Nadda welcomed the JD(S) into the NDA and posted a photo of him with Mr Kumaraswamy and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Mr Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil also attended the meeting.

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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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Yediyurappa bats for son as Karnataka BJP chief, meets with opposition

Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is reportedly seeing a fresh opportunity to push for his son B.Y. Vijayendra to be anointed the BJP chief in Karnataka, with the party going for a pre-poll alliance with the Janata Dal (Secular).

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Water levels in Cauvery basin reservoirs below 10-year average, and more

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Former Hassan MLA Preetham Gowda questions motive of JD(S) for alliance with BJP in Karnataka

Former MLA Preetham Gowda says, “BJP has been fighting dynasty politics. If there is an alliance with the JD(S), who will become their candidate in Hassan. Of course, a member of that family (Deve Gowda’s family) will become the candidate. If so, why should we support that party?”

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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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Will BJP-JD(S) alliance help counter Congress surge in Old Mysore region?

BJP-JD(S) alliance in Old Mysore region to counter Congress' surge. Tie-up to benefit both parties, but seat-sharing tricky. Congress' guarantee schemes & Rahul Gandhi's popularity may help it retain Vokkaliga vote. BJP may use emotional issues to gain support.

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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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