BENGALURU RURAL SEAT
Third Eye: Chasing fertile pastures, Sidda’s U-turn on fuel hike, and a no-show in Paris
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress' strongest Vokkaliga face, is considering throwing his hat in the by-election ring. With Bengaluru rural seat, of which his assembly seat Kanakapura is a part, having delivered a resounding "no" to his brother DK Suresh in the Lok Sabha election, it will be interesting to see how the region responds to DKS walking away from it for more fertile Vokkaliga pastures.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar may contest from Channapatna seat that Kumaraswamy vacated
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar indicated that he might have to contest from Channapatna in the bypolls if both the party and the public supported such a decision. The constituency in Ramanagara district became vacant following the resignation of HD Kumaraswamy, who won the recent Lok Sabha election from Mandya and subsequently became a union minister.
Modi 3.0: How different will be the third Modi government
Narendra Modi is scheduled to take take oath for the third term as India's Prime Minister in a changed political landscape. Allies demand concessions, potentially affecting economic agenda. Expectations for populist budget with focus on welfare and rural areas, though concerns raised over economic impact. Reform agenda may face challenges due to weakened mandate, but continuity likely in infrastructure investment and business environment improvements.
Rahul Gandhi to meet newly elected Karnataka MPs in Bengaluru on Friday
AICC leader Rahul Gandhi will meet with newly elected MPs and defeated candidates in Bengaluru to analyse shortfall of reaching target of 15 seats. The party won nine Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka , an increase from one in 2019. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar will attend the meeting. BJP won Mysuru and Bengaluru Rural seats, while AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge won all five seats in Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha Results: Congress' DK Suresh concedes defeat to BJP's Dr CN Manjunath
Karnataka Congress leader DK Suresh conceded defeat to BJP's Dr CN Manjunath in the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency. Manjunath leads by 253,487 votes as per the Election Commission of India's latest update. Suresh, the brother of the state's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, acknowledged the outcome, congratulating Manjunath and expressing gratitude to supporters, as the INDIA alliance looks ahead to forming the government.
Bangalore Election Result 2024: Tejasvi Surya, Sowmya Reddy, Shobha Karandlaje, who is winning Lok Sabha seat?
In the April 26 Lok Sabha elections, voter turnout was significant across Bangalore’s constituencies: South (53.17%), Central (54.06%), North (54.45%), and Rural (68.30%). The elections featured intense races, with BJP incumbents aiming to retain their seats and Congress candidates seeking to reclaim influence, focusing on infrastructure, development, and representation in Karnataka's key political battlegrounds.
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Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 3: Haveri, Bellary, Shivamoga and other constituencies to vote on May 7. Here are all the details
Karnataka, a political battleground with 28 seats, faces voter dissatisfaction amid economic growth. Key candidates like Jagadish Shettar, Basavraj Bommai, Pralhad Joshi, and Tejasvi Surya compete in pivotal Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka poll card: Congress aims at double-digit seat count; BJP hopes for 2019 redo
Congress aims for double-digit Lok Sabha seat count in Karnataka. JDS joins NDA, key players like Pralhad Joshi and Siddaramaiah have crucial roles. The election battle intensifies as various prominent candidates compete for victory.
Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency: Vokkaliga families flash for dominance and influence
The Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha segment in Karnataka is witnessing a fierce political battle between influential Vokkaliga-caste families. The contest features Congress MP D K Suresh and cardiologist Dr C N Manjunath, who is backed by the BJP-JD(S) alliance. The constituency holds significance for political heavyweights aiming to strengthen their positions.
"We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook": DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". His reaction came after he allegedly told voters that he would provide Cauvery waters to them if they voted for his brother D K Suresh, who is seeking re-election from Bangalore Rural.
PM Modi to address BJP rallies in Bengaluru, Chikkaballapur on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign for six Lok Sabha seats in the Old Mysuru region, including Bengaluru, on April 20. He will hold public rallies in Chikkaballapur and Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, with BJP state general secretary Sunil Kumar Karkala predicting one lakh people to participate. Karnataka will go to polls on April 26 and May 7.
In old Mysuru region, Shivakumar and Gowdas fight for Vokkaliga leadership
This time, the JDS first family also has the heft of the BJP. The former prime minister and his son have been campaigning for both JDS and BJP candidates. The region accounts for 11 seats, and how it votes will determine the relative strength of the two camps, and Shivakumar's own clout in his party as he nurses chief ministerial ambitions.
Shivakumar slams Kumaraswamy for taking BJP leaders along with him to meet key pontiff
Shivakumar criticizes Kumaraswamy for involving BJP leaders in Adichunchanagiri Math visit and questions JD(S) election prospects. He highlights the significance of Bangalore Rural and predicts JD(S) failure in Lok Sabha polls despite JD(S)'s confidence.
Lok Sabha Elections: 266 low-turnout seats on EC watch
During the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the voter turnout in 11 states fell below the national average of 67.40%, highlighting the need for strategic measures to address this issue. An estimated 297 million eligible voters abstained from voting in the last election, indicating a significant portion of the electorate disengaged from the democratic process.
Karnataka: Tejasvi Surya, Kumaraswamy, CN Manjunath file nominations for first phase of LS polls
Kumaraswamy, who will be contesting from the Mandya seat was accompanied by BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa in a show of support for the BJP-JDS alliance. The former CM filed his nomination a day after Mandya’s sitting independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh bowed out of the candidate race and joined the BJP, easing worries that votes would be split in the region if she opted to contest independently.
Congress taking support of SDPI even as blasts taking place in Bengaluru: Amit Shah
Amit Shah accuses Congress of Bengaluru blasts, links to SDPI. PM Modi clean, unlike Congress. JD(S) supports BJP. Dr C N Manjunath aims 400 seats. Shah's road show with cultural troupes.
Shah, HDK to hold roadshow in Bengaluru
Amit Shah and HD Kumaraswamy's joint roadshow in Channapatna aims to resolve differences. BJP contests 25 seats, JDS 3. Visits to UP and Tamil Nadu for meetings and strategy planning for Lok Sabha polls.
Amit Shah to hold road show during his day-long engagement in Karnataka tomorrow
During his day-long busy schedule, Amit Shah will address the Sakti Kendra Pramukh Sammelan at Palace Ground in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning. The event is aimed at bolstering grassroots leadership and organizational strength ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka: Amit Shah to kick off BJP’s election campaign on Tuesday from the only LS seat Cong holds
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the BJP's election campaign in Bengaluru Rural, the only Lok Sabha seat the Congress won in 2019. The party will hold a road-show at Channapatna, the ground zero of the electoral contest between two heavyweights. The BJP has fielded cardiologist Dr CN Manjunath, who built the government's Jayadeva Institute into a mega heart hospital in Asia.
In Bengaluru Rural, BJP candidate’s namesake emerges as Congress MP files papers
The Bengaluru Rural seat is poised for a unique contest between two candidates sharing the same name, Dr. CN Manjunath. One of them, a renowned cardiologist, successfully developed the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research into one of Asia's largest heart hospitals. He is contesting as a BJP candidate against DK Suresh, the sole Congress winner in Karnataka's 2019 LS polls.
"No party leader would resign over this...": DK Shivakumar amid rift in Karnataka congress over Kolar LS seat
Amid drama in the Karnataka Congress over the Kolar Lok Sabha seat, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that there was no room for individual interest in the party, adding that all the party leaders would work towards victory in Kolar.
LS polls: Five out of 17 Congress candidates in Karnataka relatives of ministers
The committee, headed by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, is yet to finalise the candidates for Kolar, Chitradurga, Chikkaballapur, Chamarajanagar and Bellary constituencies.
JD-S committing suicide by fielding Deve Gowda's son-in-law on BJP ticket: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the JD-S is committing suicide by fielding former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda's son-in-law, C. N. Manjunath, on a BJP ticket in Bengaluru Rural seat.
No trust deficit with BJP over seat-sharing in Karnataka, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy clarifies that indicating unhappiness over seat-sharing with BJP in Karnataka didn't imply trust deficit between the parties. Kumaraswamy asserts JD(S) hasn't received clarity on seat allocation. He criticizes Congress for undermining his party and accuses D K Shivakumar of trying to lure JD(S) members.
BJP list for 20 seats in Karnataka: Gowda, Kateel and Simha among leaders dropped; Yaduveer and Dr Manjunath among new faces
The party has dropped former union minister DV Sadananda Gowda (Bengaluru North), Pratap Simha (Mysuru), Sanganna Karadi (Koppal), Nalinkumar Kateel (Dakshina Kannada) and GM Siddeshwara (Davanagere) while making some changes. MoS Shobha Karandlaje has been shifted from Udupi-Chikmagalur to Bengaluru North. In Bengaluru, PC Mohan (central) and Tejasvi Surya (south) have retained their seats.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress picks siblings of richest MLAs for key Karnataka seats
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Notable figures in the list include D K Suresh, the two-time MP and brother of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is set to contest from Bengaluru Rural for the third time. Another candidate in focus is former Tumakur MP SP Muddahanumegowda, who recently returned to Congress from BJP. Geetha Shivarajkumar, sister of Karnataka's Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, will be contesting from Shivamogga.
No issues over alliance and seat-sharing with BJP for Lok Sabha polls: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy
Karnataka JD(S) President H D Kumaraswamy expressed confidence in the alliance with BJP, affirming no issues regarding seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He hinted at the possibility of his brother-in-law, Dr. C N Manjunath, a renowned cardiac surgeon, contesting the polls but clarified that no decision has been made yet. Kumaraswamy and his son met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss seat allocation.
Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy under pressure to contest from Mandya to counter Congress dominance
Mandya district, with seven assembly seats, was such a stronghold of the JDS that it won all the assembly seats in the 2018 assembly polls. But a series of electoral reverses for the regional party in its own pockets of Vokkaliga dominance is also one of the factors fuelling demands for the ex-CM to contest from here. The regional party has got into the election preparedness exercise after party’s national president HD Deve Gowda, along with Kumaraswamy & others, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, cementing the bonhomie the two parties have established.
Karnataka reserves 33% urban, rural local body seats for OBCs
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved 33% of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in urban local bodies and panchayats. This decision follows the recommendations made by the Justice Bhaktavatsala Commission, which relied on caste census data to determine the quota. The Cabinet also announced the reservation of the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in Bengaluru civic body BBMP for OBC communities.
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