Karnataka
Quota withdrawal for Muslims: Karnataka BJP upbeat despite Supreme Court rap
The Supreme Court has recently observed that the ruling BJP government's decision to withdraw four per cent reservation under the OBC category for Muslims appears to be "based on fallacious assumptions" and "was on a shaky foundation". The reservation quota has been increased for the influential Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities by two per cent each. The Muslim community has been brought under the 10 per cent reservation provided for the economically weaker sections (EWS).
Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah denied ticket from Kolar, local leader fielded
Siddaramaiah was planning to retain Kolar and resign from Varuna constituency. He had planned to get his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah elected in the by-polls. However, with BJP fielding a formidable candidate in Varuna constituency in the form of senior leader V. Somanna and Congress denying him ticket from Kolar, sources explain that Siddaramaiah is pushed to tight spot.
Karnataka: Cong announces 3rd list of 43 candidates, 'keeps seat' for Jagadish Shettar
In the party's third list, Laxman Savadi's name appeared on the top. Interestingly, the party has not announced the ticket for Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency for which former chief minister and senior BJP leader Jagadish Shettar has locked horns with the saffron party. Sources explain that the Congress leaders have already approached and assured Shettar of ticket and position if he joins Congress.
Karnataka polls: JD(S) releases 12-point manifesto, lays emphasis on women, farmers
In the manifesto, the party has promised to waive loans taken by Stree Shakti Groups, provide five LPG cylinders in a year for free, Rs 6,000 allowance for pregnant women for six months, hike of widow pension from Rs 900 to Rs 2,500 and pension for persons who completed 15 years of service.
Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Kolar where he made Modi surname remarks
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru and travel to neighbouring Kolar to address the 'Jai Bharat' rally. The rally was first scheduled on April 5, 9 and finally April 16. The Gandhi scion is scheduled to inaugurate 'Indira Gandhi Bhavan' near the Congress headquarters in Bengaluru later. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge is also expected to attend the programme.
Karnataka Assembly polls: Jagadish Shettar to declare final decision
Shettar has called the meeting of his followers and clearly stated that if a ticket is not issued, he will take his decision. Shettar is an influential leader in Kittur Karnataka region considered as a bastion of the saffron party. He has been in active politics for four decades. According to sources, the high command is asking him to retire from electoral politics on the lines of former ministers and senior leaders K.S. Eshwarappa, Halady Srinivas Shetty.
Karnataka polls: Shettar adamant on contesting even after top leaders' intervention
During the meeting, Nadda tried to mollify Shettar but the senior party leader from Karnataka refused to budge from his stance. Shettar reportedly told the saffron party chief that he wishes to contest the polls. During a media interaction, Shettar said he has won the last six elections, and intends to contest the May 10 election. The former Karnataka chief minister claimed that Nadda assured him of taking a decision on his and other leaders' demands following a discussion.
BJP releases 2nd list of 23 candidates for Karnataka polls, candidate for Jalandhar LS bypoll
Earlier on Tuesday, the saffron party had announced the names of 189 candidates in its first list. The party has also announced candidates for the by-elections to be held in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab and the Jharsuguda Assembly by-election in Odisha. The party has declared Sardar Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal as its candidate for the Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll and Tankadhar Tripathi for the Jharsuguda Assembly bypoll.
Karnataka polls: BJP meets to finalise remaining seats, list likely tomorrow
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced its first list of 189 candidates for the election that is scheduled to be held on May 10 According to a top BJP source, Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the meeting and discussion was held on each name suggested by the party's Karnataka core group.
Modi surname case: Rahul Gandhi to appear in Patna's MP-MLA court today
However, it is not clear whether he will appear in court or not. The case was filed by BJP senior leader and MP Sushil Kumar Modi against Rahul Gandhi's alleged remark "Why all Modis are thieves" in his speech in Kolar district of Karnataka in 2019. Rahul Gandhi was convicted in the same case (criminal defamation) from Surat court. He was also sentenced to two years jail and is currently on bail.
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