KARNATAKA ELECTION WATCH
Karnataka: Channapatna emerges ground zero for proxy war between HD Kumaraswamy & DK Shivakumar
Shivakumar is quietly drawing up strategies to avenge his brother, three-time MP DK Suresh’s defeat in Bengaluru Rural LS seat. Channapatna, about 50 km, from Bengaluru, is part of Bengaluru Rural LS constituency. The two Vokkaliga leaders are leaving no stone unturned to assert their supremacy in this predominantly Vokkaliga region.
Parameshwara rues lack of BC, Dalit faces from Karnataka in NDA Cabinet
“It looks like they [BJP/NDA] don't want backward classes and Dalit communities. There are several people from such communities who have got elected in the state from that party…They could have considered them, but it is left to their discretion. But it is evident that these communities have been neglected,” the minister told the media.
BJP falls short of majority: Who will be the kingmakers to help Modi form the govt?
Lok Sabha vote count showed BJP/NDA struggling for 272-majority mark, with BJP at around 244 seats. Apprehension prevailed on Dalal Street. Nitish Kumar's JD-U led in 15 of Bihar's 40 seats, while Chandrababu Naidu's TDP was ahead in 16 of Andhra Pradesh's 25 seats. Counting ongoing across 542 constituencies.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Rae Bareli, Amethi, Thiruvananthapuram, here are key battles and candidates
The culmination of the nation's largest electoral event is nearing as the results of the Lok Sabha election are set to be announced on Tuesday. This election has showcased numerous significant electoral confrontations featuring seasoned politicians, newcomers, formidable adversaries, and unexpected contenders. Conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, the 2024 general elections have witnessed the participation of the highest number of candidates since 1996, when a staggering 13,952 individuals contested. In comparison, the 2019 polls saw 8,039 candidates vying for various positions.
Kalyana Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details; All you need to know
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, particularly in the Kalyana Karnataka region, are expected to be closely contested. The BJP, which swept all five seats in 2019, faces tough opposition from the Congress, buoyed by its 2023 assembly poll performance. With the state holding significant weight in national politics, parties are gearing up for a crucial battle. Issues like corruption and unemployment are likely to play a key role in shaping the election outcome.
Barbs, name calling and more: Campaign 2024 discourse went down path of insults
As Election 2024 approaches, political rivals in India have been using various insults and sarcasm to criticize each other. Rahul Gandhi called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'puppet king' of 'tempo billionaires' over his remarks on the Congress receiving cash loaded in tempos from Adani and Ambani. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh lashed out at Modi over his speeches at election rallies, claiming the language he used suggests he is not a 'vishwa guru' but a 'vish guru'.
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Poll manifesto promises won't amount to corrupt practice: SC
The observation was made by a bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan on a plea filed by a voter from Chamrajpet assembly constituency in Karnataka. The petitioner had challenged the election of Cong candidate BZ Zameer Akhmed Khan.
Congress govt in Karnataka will fall due to own contradictions: Ex-Karnataka CM Bommai
Senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai predicts Congress government's fall in Karnataka post Lok Sabha polls due to internal contradictions and competition between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. Key factors include BJP's stance, impact of internal differences, and potential changes within All India Congress.
Delegates from 23 countries arrive to watch Lok Sabha elections in India
As the world's largest democracy is undergoing the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India has invited 75 international visitors from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of 23 countries to watch the world's largest elections unfold.
Priyanka Gandhi targets Modi, Amit Shah over alleged sex scandal accused MP leaving country
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday sought to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the alleged sex scandal and wondered how the accused -- Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna -- was able to leave the country committing atrocities against women. Addressing an election rally at Sedam town in this district, Vadra accused the prime minister of protecting those who committed atrocities against women.
JD(s) to suspend NDA Hassan candidate Prajwal Revanna: Kumaraswamy; Congress attacks BJP over alliance
The sexual abuse allegations against H D Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna have led to his suspension. The incident has caused uproar among political parties in Karnataka, with demands for investigation and potential expulsion.
Karnataka Elections: EC files case against BJP's Tejasvi Surya for 'soliciting votes on ground of religion'
Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024: A case has been filed against Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP and Bangalore South candidate, for allegedly seeking votes based on religion. The Election Commission announced this on Friday. Surya is contesting against Sowmya Reddy, Congress candidate and daughter of Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer stated that the case was registered at Jayanagar police station in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, five complaints were lodged with the Election Commission, including one against CM Siddaramaiah for speaking to workers inside a polling booth in Mysuru.
Bangalore North Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting on April 26; Check key candidates, result schedule and other important details
The Bangalore North Lok Sabha constituency, steeped in electoral history, is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With a rich legacy of political engagements and key victories, the constituency remains a significant player in Karnataka's electoral landscape. As Bengaluru prepares to cast its votes, the stage is set for a riveting electoral contest, with key candidates and constituencies in the spotlight.
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.
'Sticking point?' BJP's call on Mandya seat in Karnataka keenly watched
The decision on the Mandya Lok Sabha seat is awaited. JD(S) and Sumalatha Ambareesh are vying for the seat. Sumalatha wants to contest on a BJP ticket, while JD(S) wants to field its candidate. Mandya has a strong Vokkaliga voter base.
Karnataka Rajya Sabha polls: JDs-BJP Candidate Kupendra Reddy banks on independents, cross voting for win
The entry of multi-millionaire real estate baron, D Kupendra Reddy, a Janata Dal (Secular)-BJP candidate has turned the elections to the fourth seat into a keen contest.
Karnataka Congress to check in all MLAs in city hotel ahead of Rajya Sabha polls
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called the Congress legislature party meeting at 3:30 PM on Monday in the presence of AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and party treasurer Ajay Maken. Arrangements have been made to take all the MLAs together from the hotel to the Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the state legislature and secretariat here, in a bus for voting on Tuesday, party sources said.
After Karnataka, Telangana adds to Congress southern comfort
For Congress, the Telangana triumph not only adds to the party's success in the southern region after its win in Karnataka but also grants them control over the financially prosperous city of Hyderabad, similar to their influence in Bengaluru. The acquisition of Hyderabad provides the Congress leadership with crucial resources to support their expensive electoral preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
40 pc sitting MPs have criminal cases, 25 pc serious criminal cases: ADR
According to a poll rights body, 40% of sitting MPs in India have criminal cases registered against them, with 25% facing serious charges such as murder and crimes against women. The average worth of assets per MP is Rs 38.33 crore, with 7% of MPs being billionaires. Among the major parties, 36% of BJP MPs and 53% of Congress MPs have declared criminal cases against themselves. The state with the highest average assets per MP is Telangana, while the state with the lowest average assets is Lakshadweep.
‘Well known leader,’ ‘irreplaceable’: Reasons parties filed before EC for picking people fighting criminal cases
Among the other reasons given in the forms were “Social worker, most approachable and down to earth person,” and “false FIR lodged against candidate.” The reasons “No other candidate has similar ground support,” and "no such prospect found to replace him," also made the top 10 list, when in fact, they are describing the winnability of the candidates, rather than their achievements or qualification as directed by the apex court.
Seven new Karnataka ministers fighting serious criminal cases, says ADR report
According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Karnataka Election Watch (KEW), out of the 32 ministers analyzed in Karnataka's newly expanded Cabinet, seven are battling serious criminal charges. Additionally, 97% of the ministers are crorepatis (with assets worth more than Rs 1 crore), whereas the average assets per MLA amount to Rs 119.6 crore. The youngest minister is Priyank Kharge, at 44 years old, while the oldest are CM Siddaramaiah and KH Muniyappa, at 75.
Four Karnataka ministers fighting serious criminal cases, says ADR study
The ministers are also all crorepatis, with average assets worth Rs 229.27 crore. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank has declared the lowest assets in the list, with Rs 16.83 crore. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has retained his spot as the wealthiest MLA with assets worth Rs 1413.8 crore.
Election Watch Report: A fourth of candidates vying for 28 seats in Bengaluru are fighting criminal cases, 157 candidates are crorepatis
Karnataka Election Watch, Bengaluru Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) came up with a detailed analysis on Sunday after analysing the affidavits of 384 of 389 candidates contesting the polls for 28 seats in Bengaluru.
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