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Karnataka Lok Sabha polls: Eshwarappa to contest as Independent against Yediyurappa’s son Raghavendra in Shivamogga

BJP senior leader and OBC face K.S. Eshwarappa announced on Friday, at a meeting of his supporters, that he would contest against party veteran B.S. Yediyurappa’s son B.Y. Raghavendra for the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. This follows his son K.E. Kantesh not getting party ticket to contest for the Haveri…

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BSY denies charge, claims he tried to help mother-daughter duo

Former CM Yediyurappa denies POCSO allegations, vows to face case legally amid political conspiracy speculations.

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Morning Digest | ECI asks Supreme Court to return sealed electoral bonds documents; petrol, diesel price cut by ₹2, and more

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BJP closely watching Eshwarappa’s meeting, as supporters want him to contest against BSY’s son

The BJP, which released the list of candidates for 20 Lok Sabha seats of total 28 in Karnataka on Thursday, is watching the outcome of a meeting convened by supporters of its OBC face and former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa in Shivamogga on Friday, as the meeting may resolve…

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Hectic activity in Shivamogga over BJP ticket for Kantesh in Haveri

Shivamogga has been the centre of hectic lobbying over the BJP ticket for the Haveri Lok Sabha seat. Supporters of former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa’s son, K.E. Kantesh, met former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday and requested that he ensure their leader gets the ticket.

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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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Shivamogga LS battle: Children of former CMs get set for a race to Parliament

The Congress has declared Geetha Shivarajkumar as its candidate for the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency. The BJP is expected to field incumbent MP B.Y. Raghavendra for one more term. With that, the children of two former Chief Ministers will be in the contest for the Shivamogga seat.

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Eshwarappa’s son Kanthesh confident of getting BJP ticket to contest for Haveri seat

Shivamogga's K.E. Kanthesh confident of securing BJP ticket for Haveri Lok Sabha seat in upcoming elections.

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Vipra Sneha Balaga to felicitate BSY and BYR on Saturday

ShivamoggaVipra Sneha Balaga to felicitate B.S. Yediyurappa and B.Y. Raghavendra for their contributions in district development.

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Second list will include BJP candidates of Karnataka, says B.S. Yediyurappa

Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, who is also the BJP’s parliamentary board member, has said the party’s second list of candidates will include the names of candidates for constituencies in Karnataka.

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Siddaramaiah wants to know whether it is wrong to oppose what he calls injustice meted out to State by Centre

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questions former Chief Minister Yediyurappa's silence on what he is saying injustice by the Centre, lack of drought relief funds.

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Karnataka: BJP keen to have more ‘ghar wapsi’ in the days to come

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar’s return to the BJP on Thursday is being seen as a larger effort to bring back leaders who quit the party for various reasons, and part of the national “ghar wapsi” outreach initiated by the party ahead of the crucial parliamentary polls to be held…

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Seers should take lead to address disharmony in society, says Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader at Paryaya Darbar in Udupi

The 252nd Paryaya Mahotsava of Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt on January 18 saw the transfer of power of the exclusive right to worship Lord Krishna at the temple to Puthige Mutt senior seer Sri Sugunendra Tirtha for the next two years

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges BJP to stop "playing petty politics on religion", calls for responsible opposition

On a day that the BJP staged a massive protest against the arrest of a Kar Sevak for his alleged role in Post Babri demplition violence, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed to BJP leaders in the state to stop playing petty politics in the "name of God and religion, Read…

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Vijayendra meets party leaders, members of Vijayapura City Corporation

B.Y. Vijayendra meets BJP leaders & elected members of City Corporation in Vijayapura, discusses burying hatchet with vocal critic Yatnal & allegations of financial irregularities.

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BJP stays silent on mahasabha not wanting ‘Hindu’ tag for Veerashaiva-Lingayats

Veerashaiva-Lingayat community appeals to not identify as "Hindu" in census, BJP silent. Mahasabha seeks OBC reservation, not independent religion status.

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Yatnal episode: BJP State unit says Central leaders will take action at appropriate time

BJP State office-bearers seek action against disgruntled leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for his allegations of ₹40,000 crore irregularities.

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Yatnal has made our task easy, says Home Minister

Home Minister G. Parameshwar speaks on BJP leader Yatnal's ₹40,000-crore COVID-19 scam charge & notice issued by Veerappa Committee.

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Arvind Bellad’s long wait for recognition ends with BJP choosing him as Deputy Leader of Opposition

Arvind Bellad appointed Deputy Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly after years of dissent against B.S. Yediyurappa.

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BSY was involved in ₹40,000 cr. corruption in COVID management: Yatnal

Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleges former CM B.S. Yediyurappa involved in ₹40,000 crore scam during COVID-19 wave; CM Siddaramaiah urges Yatnal to submit documents to Justice Commission.

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Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha welcomes Veerashaiva Mahasabha’s fresh stand on religion status

JLM welcomes ABVM's stand on Veerashaiva Lingayat not being Hindus, seeks clarifications from RSS, BJP & Panchacharyas.

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Yatnal likens Yediyurappa to Shakuni of the Mahabharata

BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal accuses former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa of being "cunning and shrewd" and making convenient statements.

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BSY says Siddaramaiah has toned down posture on hijab ban after BJP’s criticism

Continuing the attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the hijab ban, former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday said that the Chief Minister had gone back on his statement after the BJP attacked him

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