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In Karnataka, it’s all in the family

No party in Karnataka can take a moral high ground on dynastic politics

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

All eyes on Sumalatha’s next move, while Congress woos Narayana Gowda

With the JD(S) formally announcing former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy as the BJP-JD(S) combine’s candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency in the forthcoming polls, all eyes are now on the next course of action of incumbent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, who was hoping to seek re-election from the constituency as the…

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

Yaduveer is a better candidate than Pratap Simha, says Radha Mohan Das Agarwal

BJP’s National General Secretary in charge of Karnataka affairs Radha Mohan Das Agarwal on Sunday described the scion of erstwhile royal family of Mysuru Yaduveer Wadiyar as a ‘better’ candidate than incumbent MP Prathap Simha, but he added that a bigger role awaited the two-time Mysuru MP in future.

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024

It is certain H.D. Kumaraswamy will contest Lok Sabha poll from Mandya, says C.S. Puttaraju

Mr. Puttaraju, who was earlier said to be the frontrunner for the ticket in Mandya, stated that he will take responsibility of the election in Mandya and ensure that the former CM wins the poll without any hard work.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

JD(S) MLC Marithibbegowda resigns from Karnataka Council

Mr. Marithibbegowda said JD(S) party’s decisions were made by former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda and his sons former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy and H.D. Revanna.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

DKS terms Manjunath’s contest on BJP ticket ‘suicidal attempt’ by JD(S)

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday took a dig at cardiac surgeon C.N. Manjunath, who is also son-in-law of JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, for his electoral entry through the BJP in Bengaluru Rural constituency and termed it as the “first suicide attempt” by the JD(S).

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

JD(S) candidate Prajwal Revanna faces opposition from BJP leaders in Hassan

Prajwal Revanna, incumbent JD(S) MP, whom the party has already projected as its candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat though the ticket is yet to be officially issued, is facing stiff opposition from a section of leaders in the BJP, the alliance partner for the Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

H.D. Kumaraswamy to undergo aortic valve replacement in Chennai hospital on March 21

JD State president H.D. Kumaraswamy to undergo TAVI at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on March 21.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

JD(S) seeks deployment of paramilitary forces in Bengaluru Rural constituency and transfer of senior officials

Seeking the transfer of senior officials in Ramanagaram district for allegedly colluding with Congress candidate in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure free and fair election in the constituency.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

JD(S) convenes emergency meeting as Kolar becomes a bone of contention between allies

As the Kolar parliamentary seat has become a bone of contention between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular), the latter has convened an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the issue.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024