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With votes in EVMs for 14 out of 18 constituencies, focus now shifts to North Karnataka for May 7 polls

Bengaluru's political battleground shifts to North and Central Karnataka regions with high-profile contests and caste dynamics influencing the elections.

The Hindu

Robust turnout in Vokkaliga heartland of Mandya

Mandya election results to be announced on June 4 after high voter turnout and peaceful polling process.

The Hindu

BJP has pitched ‘outsiders’ in Bengaluru North since 2004, and they have won

After the constituency was re-drawn in 2008, it came to be known as a Vokkaliga stronghold. Since then, the BJP has nominated Vokkaliga candidates.

The Hindu

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BJP and JD (S) are ‘natural’ allies, says Kumaraswamy

On his first visit to Mandya after being named the candidate of the BJP-JD (S) combine for the Lok Sabha elections in the Vokkaliga-dominated constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy described the alliance partners as “natural” allies.

The Hindu

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.…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Karnataka Assembly election results | JD(S) shows the worst performance in over two decades

The Janata Dal (Secular), the regional party with a strong voter base in the Vokkaliga-dominated region, capitulated to its traditional rival the Congress in a crucial election that it was fighting to remain relevant in Karnataka’s politics.

The Hindu

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Vote of Vokkaligas is the most keenly watched factor in 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections

The ruling BJP seems to be on the edge with its traditional Lingayat vote base amid a turmoil of sorts in the Mumbai-Karnataka region.

The Hindu

Will BJP use Yogi’s visit to Mandya to woo Vokkaligas?

U.P. CM is scheduled to visit the Vokkaliga heartland on October 16 to participate in Kumbha Mela

The Hindu

Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan's 'Muslims outnumber Vokkaligas' comment stirs controversy in Karnataka

BENGALURU: Karnataka Congress leader and MLA B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's remarks about Muslims outnumbering Vokkaligas in the state has stirred a controversy.

The Times of India

Power tussle in Congress spills over to Vokkaliga turf

Party damage control mode as Adichunchanagiri seer takes exception to Zameer’s statement

The Hindu

Karnataka: BJP plots strategy to beat rivals in Vokkaliga belt

BENGALURU: Traditionally seen as the stronghold of Congress and JD(S), a triangular fight appears in the offing in Old Mysuru region as the BJP is determined to make inroads in the Vokkaliga belt in next year’s assembly elections.

The Times of India

Vokkaliga community will not desert JD(S): HDK

Former Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Vokkaliga community will not desert the party during the lifetime of party patriarch and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda.

The Hindu

Mekedatu padayatra: Will KPCC president DK Shivakumar emerge Vokkaliga strongman?

BENGALURU: The fight for political dominance in the Vokkaliga heartland of Old Mysuru region has begun in earnest following KPCC president DK Shivakumar’s recent padayatra seeking the implementation of Mekedatu project across Cauvery, the lifeline of south Karnataka.

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