Karnataka

BJP, Bajrang Dal workers recite Hanuman Chalisa at Congress office in Hyderabad
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Dozens of BJP and Bajrang Dal workers gathered outside Gandhi Bhavan and started raising religious slogans and chanting Hanuman Chalisa. On an information about the protest, police had tightened the security at Gandhi Bhavan by deploying force and erecting barricades.
K'taka's Dharwad constituency : A do or die battle for Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
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There are allegations that Joshi was one of the leaders instrumental in denying a ticket to Jagadish Shettar, Lingayat strongman and former Chief Minister from his traditional bastion Hubbali. Even though anti-incumbency and alleged arrogance of Amrut Desai is a worrying factor for the BJP, it was Joshi who had arranged a seat for the sitting MLA being his protege.
Karnataka won't pardon abusers, raise 'Jai Bajrang Bali' slogan & vote for BJP: Modi
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"Karnataka will not leave abuses just like that. Will you punish them? Raise the slogan of 'Jai Bajrang Bali' and press the button for BJP at polling booths," PM Modi stated. Addressing his second rally for the day in the poll-bound state at Hattikeri in Ankola of Uttara Kannada district, PM Modi stated, "We have a vision for the development of the state. Congress has lost the trust of the people."
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for 'not mentioning' Karnataka leaders' names in speeches
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"There is not only Narendra Modi in this world, there are other people as well," Gandhi said while addressing a gathering here on Tuesday. "Modi ji, talk about your leaders, talk about Karnataka, talk about youths," he quipped. "I came here and first of all, mentioned the names of senior leaders of our party. In BJP meetings, Prime Minister doesn't mention anybody. The way, I take the names of Siddaramaiah Ji, Shivakumara Ji, Kharge Ji... Modi Ji will never talk about any leader," the Congress leader asserted.
If Bajrangis revolt, Congress will be thrown out of country: CM Bommai
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"The Congress is talking about banning the Bajrang Dal. They have likened the Bajrang Dal with PFI, an anti-national and terrorist organisation that has already been banned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi," CM Bommai said during BJP's election campaign in Dharwad.
Karnataka Cong President Shivakumar's chopper hit by vulture
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Sources said that a major tragedy was averted and the pilot managed to land the chopper safely. The incident happened when Shivakumar was travelling to Mulubagal from HAL airport in Bengaluru. While Shivakumar's chopper was in the air, it was hit by the vulture. Due to the impact, the front glass of the helicopter was damaged and broken.
People will teach a lesson to those who termed Modi 'useless': Bommai
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He said Congress MLA Priyank Kharge termed Modi as 'useless'. Bommai appealed to the people to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party to teach a lesson to the Congress. Speaking at a poll rally in favour of Krishnaraja BJP candidate Srivatsa here on Monday, he said Mysuru is a historic, heritage, and world-famous city and the BJP has been strong in the last three decades.
BJP banks big time on campaign blitz of Modi, Shah and Yogi
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According to BJP insiders, the saffron party is banking heavily on the wave to be created by national leaders in the run-up to the elections. The party leadership has planned a series of meetings, public rallies, and roadshows of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to counter the heat.
BJP MLA defends 'Visha Kanye' jibe at Sonia in PM Modi's presence
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Addressing a huge gathering in Vijayapura, Yatnal, who spoke ahead of PM Modi, also mentioned Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as the "first prime minister of the country". "Our Sanatan Dharm, our mother and our Bharat Mata are everything to us. We will not tolerate and can give our lives if anyone dares to talk against Bharat Mata.
Karnataka : 'Poison' barbs continue as BJP legislator calls Sonia 'visha kanye'
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Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, the BJP legislator from the Vijayapura constituency, questioned Kharge, "if PM Modi is a poisonous snake, then Sonia Gandhi must be visha kanye"? "Being the president of a national party, Kharge does not know how to respect the Prime Minister," Yatnal said at a rally.
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