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Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is out of ‘desperation’, says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah criticizes Modi's anti-Muslim speeches, accuses him of desperation, and claims Congress will win Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka.

The Hindu

Case against Tejasvi Surya, raid on helicopter, 60% turnout: Phase 2 of polling ends

A case against BJP’s Tejasvi Surya, suspension of a Tripura polling officer, and an ECI raid on a Biju Janata Dal leader’s helicopter – controversy shadowed the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. However, polling was held peacefully, with over 60 percent voter turnout across 88 seats in 13…

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Voter turnout hits 63.90% by 5 pm in State as people turn up in huge numbers, and more

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Deve Gowda criticises Congress guarantee cards

Former PM Deve Gowda criticizes Congress for distributing guarantee cards in Karnataka, calling them party pamphlets, not guarantees.

The Hindu

India votes in Phase 2 of mammoth election as Modi raises campaign pitch

Modi pricks challengers by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes.

Al Jazeera

In Frames | Lok Sabha election 2024: Stars descend for democracy in Karnataka

Kannada film stars, Bengaluru CEOs and businessman and Karnataka cricketers seen at polling booths in Karnataka

The Hindu

BJP candidate K. Sudhakar booked after election officials seize ₹4.8 crore cash in Chikkaballapura constituency in Karnataka

A case was registered against BJP candidate K. Sudhakar for alleged bribery and undue influence on electorate and cash amounting to ₹4.8 crores was also seized, the Election Commission said on April 26.

The Hindu

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H.D. Kumaraswamy accuses Election Commission of lack of transparency in Bengaluru Rural constituency in Karnataka

BJP candidate and noted cardiologist C.N. Manjunath, who is pitted against Congress candidate D.K. Suresh in the constituency.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections Phase 2 in Karnataka | Voters start early to beat the heat in Bengaluru

Polling official says the heat and rising mercury seems to have added to the morning queues. Officials expect crowds to thin out after 11 a.m.

The Hindu

Karnataka: Pink booth set up in Bangalore Rural constituency for second phase of LS polls held today

As Bengaluru prepares for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26, a pink booth model has been set up in the Ramnagar district of Bangalore Rural constituency for women voters. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Many colourful ways urge people to vote

Election officials roped in youth icons like movie stars, sportsmen, corporate leaders and others to participate in rallies, street marches and other activities to send out a strong message.

The Hindu

Understanding how Muslims get reservations in India

What have been the various efforts to grant reservation to Muslims in India, especially in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh? The Hindu explores.

The Hindu

India election: fears that Modi’s BJP will polarise voters in fight for key state

Muslims worry Modi’s party will rely on familiar tactics of drawing on religious divisions as it battles Congress to to retain seats in Karnataka

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Fact check: Did Siddaramaiah include Muslims in the OBC reservation list?

Barely four days before half of Karnataka goes to vote, the BJP has raised the issue of reservation for Muslims, saying the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government has wronged 36 castes in Backward Classes by including Muslims in the folds of the reservation quota. The BJP also said that the Congress government…

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How Modi failed his promises on cooperative federalism in last decade: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid lip service to the idea of cooperative federalism but his government’s actions in the last 10 years have relentlessly pursued “confrontational federalism” to weaken the cultural, economic, and political freedoms of individuals and the rights of states which are guaranteed by the Constitution, as…

Al Jazeera

India election 2024 Phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s largest election.

The Hindu

In Karnataka, BJP thrives on the politics of fear

The Karnataka BJP’s ads show the party’s contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law

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Siddaramaiah takes on PM Modi’s Muslim quota remark

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clarifies PM Modi's false claim on Congress providing Muslim reservation over SCs/OBCs, citing existing backward class reservation.

Newslaundry

Know Your Turncoats, Part 7: Meet six candidates who left NDA for Congress

Out of the 20 turncoats in phase two of the Lok Sabha polls, six joined the Congress from the BJP-led NDA – five from the BJP and one from its former ally RLP. Three of these politicians are from Rajasthan, two from Karnataka and one is from Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu

BJP is the new East India Company, claims Surjewala

HUBBALLI AICC general secretary criticizes BJP as new East India Company, accusing them of divide and rule tactics.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: EC books 23 cases of hate speech

In the run-up to the April 26 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission has booked 23 cases of hate speech, 28 cases of inducements, 15 related to misuse of religious places, and 15 cases pertaining to use of children in campaigns.

The Hindu

As campaigning ends in Karnataka’s 14 constituencies, EC makes plans to ensure increased voter turnout amid mounting heat

With campaigning in the 14 constituencies that go to polls on April 26 ending on Wednesday, the Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of polls. A total of 2.88 crore electors are eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies.

The Hindu

Guarantee schemes will be continued even after the Lok Sabha elections, assures Karnataka Chief Minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures continuation of guarantee schemes post Lok Sabha elections, criticizes BJP's false claims and neglect towards Karnataka.

The Hindu

NCBC to summon Karnataka Chief Secretary over Muslim OBC quota

NCBC Chairperson Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the Commission is going to summon the Chief Secretary of the Karnataka government over the State’s categorisation of the OBC quota

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