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Cong’s centre alliance pitch in strife with its state politics

As it sets out to pitch itself as the pivot of the Opposition alliance to challenge the BJP-led regime at the centre in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Congress has to grapple with a dilemma that isn’t new to alliance-making. The puzzle that’s teasing the party is how to deal with…

Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023

Karnataka Assembly elections | BJP asks ECI to file criminal case against Kharge for ‘poisonous snake’ remark

The BJP on April 28 asked the Election Commission to file a criminal case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and bar him from campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election, over his comment comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Congress vote share will reduce by 10% with Kharge’s ‘poisonous snake’ remark, says Yediyurappa

Taking a dig at AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge for his “poisonous snake” remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said that the Congress is going to pay a heavy electoral price for insulting Mr. Modi. Addressing an election rally at Kamalapur village (Kalaburagi Rural…

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Ex-Minister K.S. Eshwarappa clarifies Muslim vote remark in line with sab ka saath, sab ka vikas slogan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Former Minister and BJP veteran K S Eshwarappa says, “I will make this clear — we don’t want votes of anti-nationals, those raising slogans favouring Pakistan and engaged in violence against Hindus.”

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023

Congress educated all Indians, including Modi, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says, ‘when the country got independence, literacy level was around 16%. Now, it is around 70%. Who made people literate? Who educated all the doctors, engineers, scientists, teachers and lawyers all these years?’

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge says Congress will complain to EC against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for remark on riots in Karnataka

‘Did he imply that BJP would orchestrate riots if the Congress replaced them?’

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023

Kharge seeks 150 seats for Congress to avoid ‘poaching’ by BJP

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to the people to bring the Congress to power with more than the required number of seats to “avoid poaching of MLAs” and ensure a stable government.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Opposition Unity: Nitish Kumar to meet Akhilesh Yadav, Mamata Banerjee today

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has taken upon himself the task of uniting Opposition forces against the BJP-led government at the Centre, will meet with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 24, 2023

Karnataka polls: Sonia, Rahul, Kharge, Shettar in Congress' list of 40 star campaigners

Congress heavyweights, including the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, state chief DK Shivakumar, LoP Siddaramaiah, Shashi Tharoor former BJP leader and deputy chief minister Jagadish Shettar, among others, featured in the party's list of star campaigners for the May 10 Assembly…

Dynamite News · Apr 19, 2023