Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2023 Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2023 The Hindu · May 15, 2023
"Still haven't decided..." DK Shivakumar on his visit to Delhi today Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief DK Shivakumar on Monday said that he is still in a dilemma, about whether he should go to Delhi or not. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 15, 2023
Karnataka people have given gift of 135 seats, says KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on birthday The Congress leader and CM aspirant said, “Despite all harassment by the IT and ED of the double engine government, people of Karnataka have given a gift of 135 seats in the Legislative Assembly. What more do I need?” The Hindu · May 15, 2023
Intense lobbying for Chief Minister’s post in Congress with caste factors coming into play The run-up to the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Sunday evening was marked by intense lobbying by the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar in a bid to be chosen as Chief Minister of the State. The two leaders had put up… The Hindu · May 14, 2023
Shivakumar fires first salvo for CM's post In his first salvo, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Sunday said he expects senior party colleague Siddaramaiah to back him, when journalists asked him about his chief ministerial chances. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 14, 2023
Congress deputes Sushil Kumar Shinde, Jitendra Singh, Deepak Babaria as observers for election of CLP leader in Karnataka The meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has been convened to discuss the next course of formation of the government, said sources in the party The Hindu · May 14, 2023
Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah: Poster war for "next CM" breaks out after Congress' big win in Karnataka After Congress registered a thumping victory in the Karnataka assembly election, the next question that arises is who would be the next chief minister. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 14, 2023
Karnataka polls: Shivakumar stages 'dharna' alleging govt machinery's misuse post BJP's narrow win in Jayanagar Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar staged a 'dharna' in front of the counting centre in Jayanagar on Saturday night alleging the misuse of government machinery to favour BJ P candidate CK Ramamurthy who won with a narrow margin of 16 votes. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 14, 2023
High drama at counting centre for Jayanagar constituency as BJP wins by 16 votes High drama unfurled at SSMRV PU College where votes were being counted for Jayanagar constituency on Saturday as five rounds of recounting happened after incumbent MLA Sowmya Reddy was first declared the winner by a slender margin of 160 votes against BJP’s C.K. Ramamurthy. The BJP leader then demanded recounting,… The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Congress surge topples BJP in Karnataka Karnataka voters have decimated the incumbent BJP and given the Congress an unambiguous mandate, with 136 seats in the 224-member Legislative Assembly. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Congress’ united show, sustained campaign against ‘40% sarakara’ result in spectacular victory The united electioneering backed by a sustained campaign against Basavaraj Bommai-led “40% sarakara” of the BJP by the Opposition Congress, along with its five pre-poll guarantees, has registered a spectacular victory to govern the State unencumbered by any outside threats, especially the ill-famous “Operation Lotus”. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka election results 2023 | Key constituencies where political heavyweights are battling it out The key constituencies to watch out for on the result day of the Karnataka elections 2023 are Varuna, Kanakapura, Shiggaon, Hubli-Darwad, Channapatna, Shikaripura, Chittapur, Ramanagara, and Chikmagalur. These are witnessing contests between the state’s political bigwigs will be influential in deciding the outcome of the largely three-way battle. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka elections | Parties hold informal meetings, take stock of situation On the eve of the counting of votes, the top leaders of the BJP and the Congress adopted a cautious approach by holding informal confabulations to take stock of the situation while JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy, who is in Singapore, monitored the situation from there. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
All three key parties in Karnataka on the edge as counting of votes will be taken up on May 13 Amidst tight security and high levels of anxiety among party leaders and candidates, counting of votes for the polled in the elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly will be taken up on May 13. Most of the results will be known by noon. The polling for 224 seats took place… The Hindu · May 12, 2023
The Hindu · May 10, 2023 BJP and Congress leaders express confidence of getting majority Both the BJP and Congress expressed confidence of securing a majority on their own as the State went to the Assembly polls on Wednesday.
The Hindu · May 10, 2023 KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar rules out post-poll alliance with JD(S); says Congress will come to power on its own D.K. Shivakumar’s comments were echoed by Siddaramaiah, who too expressed confidence that Congress would secure a majority of seats in the Assembly elections, paving the way for a one-party government in Karnataka
The Hindu · May 10, 2023 BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi claims he is being threatened, demands CBI probe in sleaze CD case “I request the Union Government and the incoming government in Karnataka to order a CBI probe into the sleaze CD case in which I am an accused,” said Gokak MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi. “It is not for my sake, but for the sake of hundreds of innocent persons in the State…
The Hindu · May 9, 2023 BJP and Congress leaders invoke Lord Anjaneya on the eve of polling day Top leaders of the BJP and the Opposition Congress sought to invoke Lord Anjaneya on the eve of polling day and used it as much to make a political point.
The Hindu · May 9, 2023 D.K. Shivakumar visits Mysuru a day before polls, courts controversy KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar visited Mysuru less than 24 hours before the commencement of polling for the Assembly elections and proceeded to Chamundeshwari temple along with the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, triggering a controversy.
The Hindu · May 8, 2023 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 · May 7, 2023 Karnataka Assembly election | Congress manifesto reflects party’s ‘true face of hate’ for majority community: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma The Congress’s manifesto reflects the “real face of hate” for majority community, which is the true character of the party, alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Mangaluru on May 7
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 DKS demands answer from PM KPCC president D.K.Shivakumar has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s answer to reports of Chittapur’s BJP candidate’s alleged threat to murder AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and his family members.
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 Congress will win over 140 seats, will abide by party's decision on CM issue: D.K. Shivakumar Karnataka Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar Saturday exuded confidence that his party would win over 140 seats in the May 10 assembly polls and asserted that he would abide by whatever the party decides on the issue of Chief Ministership.
Newslaundry · May 2, 2023 Another Election Show: Moily on Muslim quota, ‘no infighting over CM post’ The BJP government’s decision to scrap the 4 percent Muslim quota – and divide it between the Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities – has become a major talking point in the Karnataka poll campaign. While the BJP claims to have undone a wrong, the Congress has used it to present itself…
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023 Congress victory in Karnataka will awaken country against BJP’s effort to distort Constitution and shake democracy, says Mallikarjun Kharge Mallikarjun Kharge alleges that Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha but BJP MP from Gujarat Narayan Kachchadia was not disqualified even after being sentenced to 3 years in prison for assaulting a Dalit doctor