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LJD to merge with RJD, formal announcement soon

The Kerala unit of the Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) has formally decided to merge itself with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), an ally in the ruling Grand Alliance in Bihar.

The Hindu

The JD(S) plan for resurrection

It is debating the pros and cons of a possible alliance with the BJP

The Hindu

Congress government keen on splitting BBMP

The newly elected Congress government in the State is keen on splitting the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into multiple corporations for ease of administration, multiple sources in the government confirmed to The Hindu. However, given the legal tangle that the civic polls is already in, the government is brainstorming…

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BJP looks to stitch together new alliances ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Amit Shah’s meeting with TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has set off speculation that there could be a return to the NDA fold for Mr. Naidu, after having parted ways in 2019.

The Hindu

Power sharing: DKS says AICC will take ‘suitable decision at suitable time’

As speculations over possible power-sharing formula between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar continues in the political circles, the latter on Saturday said that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) would take a “suitable decision at a suitable time.”

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: No clarity over Karnataka Cabinet expansion, and more

The Hindu

Kumaraswamy calls Congress 'hypocrite' for boycotting Parliament inauguration

JD(S) leader and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday slammed the “hypocrite Congress” for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

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Data | Higher turnout and bipolar contests in Karnataka’s urban seats favour BJP more

The turnout in urban constituencies is lower compared to rural constituencies, but it has significantly improved in many seats over time in Karnataka

The Hindu

A dream come true for Siddaramaiah as he gets picked for a second term as Karnataka’s Chief Minister

The elevation of 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party, prior to him being sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, is a dream come true for the veteran politician who had set his eyes on the coveted position for a second term, after a gap of…

The Hindu

Two leaders from BJP, who were once close aides of Siddaramaiah, blame him for quitting Congress

Both the BJP leaders and former ministers are Vokkaligas, the same community to which KPCC president and CM aspirant D K Shivakumar belongs

The Hindu

Poor performance of JD(S) and guarantees of Congress responsible for BJP loss in Chamaraja, says L. Nagendra

The Hindu

2023 Karnataka Assembly elections | Double-engine model did not convince voters

Despite the larger appeal of this model as witnessed in high-octane campaigns, it did not have the desired impact on the voters in the State.

The Hindu

2023 Karnataka Assembly elections | How the Congress won an absolute majority

Focusing on local issues and stitching together a broad social coalition that lent it huge support helped the party win a comfortable majority in the State

The Hindu

The leadership factor

In line with the Congress being favoured as the ruling party, there was corresponding support for its leader Siddaramaiah

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Karnataka Assembly to see several father-son, father-daughter pairs and relatives this time

This time, the people of Karnataka have elected more than one member of a family to the Assembly. The Assembly will see several pairs of father-son, father-daughters on the floor of the House

The Hindu

Karnataka elections: Congress wins majority of seats in Belagavi district

In Belagavi, the Congress bagged 11 of the 18 seats. The second biggest district after Bengaluru, had 13 BJP MLAs and five Congress members in the outgoing Assembly

The Hindu

Congress trumps BJP and JD(S) across all regions, except coast

In what is perceived as a wave election, Congress has trumped its opponents Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) across all regions, except in Coastal Karnataka where BJP has been successful in holding on to its fort.

The Hindu

A flush of fresh faces in the new Karnataka Assembly

As Karnataka delivered an unambiguous verdict on who will lead the next Assembly, it has also made way for many new faces, some of who also emerged as “giant killers,” having managed to defeat big names.

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Most party-hoppers fail to win, barring some exceptions like Savadi

Barring some, most of the leaders, who rebelled against their parties to contest on ticket of other parties have failed to impress the electorate and failed in the Karnataka Assembly election the results of which were announced on Saturday.

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

Cong. bags two seats, BJP retains lone seat in Mysuru urban

The Hindu

Congress deposes JD(S) and BJP to fortify Mysuru as its bastion

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah registers comprehensive victory in Varuna

The Hindu

In Hassan, JD(S) loses two seats, while BJP, Cong. improve their strength

The Hindu

Congress recovers lost ground in Old Mysore region

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