Tussle for CM post reflects the situation in Congress: Basavaraj Bommai
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"They (Congress) are yet to finalise their candidate for the post of CM. It's their internal matter and I don't want to comment on the matter. But, it's going to reflect on the Congress party that despite the complete majority they are unable to finalise the CM candidate. This shows the internal situation of the party," Bommai said.
This is not PM Modi's defeat', says Bommai after BJP loses in K'taka
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"This is not PM Modi's defeat as he came here only for the campaign. The Congress leadership has lost in the entire country," he told reporters near the BJP office here, adding: "It's not correct to blame PM Modi for the BJP's defeat in the state."
BJP will cross the magic figure, says K'taka CM Bommai
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"Congress will not get the majority, and hence the leaders of the party are talking to others," he underlined.vSpeaking to reporters in Bengaluru, CM Bommai stated the Congress does not have trust in its own members. "I have been saying one thing from the beginning. We will get a clear majority. We believe a comfortable victory will be achieved.
K'taka polls: Bommai votes, confident of majority
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Accompanied by his family members, he exercised his franchise at the Government School polling booth in the Shiggaon constituency of Haveri district. Speaking to reporters after voting, Bommai said: "On one hand there is development. On the other hand there are allegations that there is no development.
Karnataka polls: CM Bommai offers special prayers at Hanuman temple before voting
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He was accompanied by his son Bharat and daughter Aditi. Chief Minister Bommai took 'pradakshina' of the sanctum sanatorium of the temple and was seen deeply immersed in prayers. The Chief Minister is seeking election from Shiggaon constituency in Haveri district. Party National President J.P. Nadda has indicated that Bommai.
Basavaraj Bommai chants Hanuman Chalisa at Hubbali temple on poll eve
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After chanting Hanuman chalisa, Bommai left for his home constituency Shiggaon where he is engaged in a three-cornered flight. Ever since the Congress in its election manifesto promised to impose a ban on Bajrang Dal in the state if voted to power, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned to make the most of the issue by equating Bajrang Dal with Bajrangbali.
Lingayat Forum a fictional organisation, says Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai
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The Chief Minister told reporters here that Veerashaiva is a very big community and it is not under any organisation. A lot of respect is given to the Veerashaiva Mahasabha, but it is not correct to use any organisation for election purpose, he said. "If four or five persons say something, does it become the voice of the Lingayats? The Lingayat community is like an ocean. The Lingayat Forum is an organisation that emerged ahead of election, " he stated.
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