Karnataka
It's a tough fight for Jagadish Shettar on home turf Hubbali
Shettar, who recently quit the BJP and joined the Congress after being denied an election ticket by the saffron camp, is contesting on a Congress ticket from his home turf in the May 10 Assembly elections. However, at the ground level, things seem to be not working in favour of the soft-spoken veteran politician, who's known to have a.
Karnataka polls: BJP holds 9,125 rallies, 1,377 roadshows
With its efforts and outreach of the national as well as top state-level leaders, the saffron party has made the fight in the state intense. According to Karnataka BJP, the party has conducted 9,125 rallies and 1,377 roadshows in the state. BJP leaders, during the campaigning, paid visit to 311 temples and mutts. The party had also organised.
No chance of a hung Assembly in Karnataka, says B.S. Yediyurappa
Speaking to reporters at the party headquarters here, Yediyurappa said the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community in the state is with the BJP. "This time there won't be a fractured verdict in the state. BJP is going to win 135 to 140 seats. In 2008, BJP had won 110 seats, in 2018 it got 104. This time, we will get simple majority. There is no chance of a hung Assembly, as the BJP will get a clear mandate," Yediyurappa said.
Lingayat Forum a fictional organisation, says Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai
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.
BJP complains against Sonia for making ‘divisive’ statement
Bengaluru: The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commissioner of India and the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka against Sonia Gandhi for making the statement, “the Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka’s reputation, sovereignty or integrity.”
Karnataka polls: Campaigning to end today, Maha CM Shindhe & Priyanka to hold roadshows
Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar is campaigning for the first time in his Kanakapura constituency on Monday. He will address a public rally at 3 p.m. in the town. BJP has fielded Minister for Revenue R. Ashoka here and hopes to challenge Shivakumar. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will hold roadshows at Chickpet and Viaynagar.
Congress insulted Lingayats, OBCs & Bajrangbali, says PM Modi in Karnataka
Addressing a massive crowd in Nanjangud of Mysuru district, PM Modi said: "Do not believe in the bundle of lies by Congress. This is going to be my last speech in Karnataka before the Assembly elections. I thank all Kannada people from my heart for supporting me. All should participate in the festival of elections. Your vote will give new direction to the state and nation."
'Congress looted money of even farmers': PM Modi
Speaking at a rally, PM Modi said that the BJP would form the government with an absolute majority. He told the people that every single vote would decide the future of Karnataka. He said that the people have confidence in the 'Double Engine' government of the BJP, adding the Congress did not do anything for rail.
Mission Belagavi: Amit Shah appeals people to ensure BJP's win in all 18 seats
Addressing a large gathering in Saundatti town in Belagavi district, Shah said that in the 2018, people gave 11 seats to the BJP. "Had you given all the 18 seats to the BJP, there wouldn't have been a JD (S)-Congress coalition government in Karnataka," he said. The BJP increased its tally in the district to 13 through Ooperation Lotus after senior leaders Ramesh Jarkiholi and Mahesh Kumatalli got elected in the by-polls.
Opinion poll shows Narendra Modi remains charismatic and popular in poll-bound Karnataka
While the poll still puts the Congress in the pole position, hectic and energetic campaigning by Modi during the last leg of vote seeking has improved the fortunes of the BJP. In the opinion polls for the Assembly elections conducted during March and April, the BJP appeared quite far behind the Congress, both in terms of vote share and number of seats.
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