Karnataka
No dissent in party, says Karnataka Congress President after first list announcement
Talking to reporters, he said, "There is no dissent with regard to 124 seats for which candidates have been announced. Things have been finalised after taking everyone into confidence. If at all, any crisis arises, we will sit and discuss to resolve it."
Karnataka polls: Cong releases 1st list of 124 candidates, Siddaramaiah to contest from Varuna
Presently, the seat in Mysuru district is being held by his son Dr. Yatindra. Siddaramaiah is also expecting a ticket from another constituency, which is likely to be announced in the second list. According to sources close to Siddaramaiah, the former chief minister might again contest from Badami constituency.
Congress will turn Karnataka into its ATM if voted to power: Amit Shah
Addressing a public rally, Shah said that Narendra Modi's dream is development and people should bring BJP to power again to support the Prime Minister. "The Congress is losing its existence in the country. If it wins any state, it will turn it into a treasure trove for the party. The Congress wants to turn Karnataka into its ATM," Shah said.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to chair last cabinet meeting
Sources said that the cabinet is also expected to take a call on announcing reservation for Panchamasali sub-sect of the Lingayat community to ensure no cracks in the vote bank. The meeting will be chaired at 4 p.m. and all ministers have been asked to be present. The model code of conduct is expected to be declared at any time and this is the last opportunity for Bommai to take calls.
Amit Shah's warm gesture to Yediyurappa's son stirs debate in party
Shah, who arrived in Karnataka, visited BJP Central Parliamentary Board Member Yediyurappa's residence and had breakfast. Yediyurappa and Vijayendra stood at the entrance to welcome the Union Home Minister with a bouquet. In a significant gesture, Shah after getting down from the vehicle, asked Yediyurappa to pass on the bouquet to his son Vijayendra. "Yediyurappa Ji aap bouquet iss ko de do (give bouquet to him)," said Shah.
Karnataka BJP upbeat with victory in mayoral elections in Mallikarjun Kharge's home turf
The victory in the home turf of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has come as a much needed relief to the BJP, which has been battered by scam allegations and the resignation of some leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit poll-bound Karnataka on March 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research at Chikkaballapur. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapura Metro Line of Bangalore Metro. The metro line will further enhance ease of mobility and reduce traffic congestion in the city, official sources said.
Bribe for tender scam: Karnataka BJP shifts venue of Amit Shah's event
The programme was fixed for Honnali town in Davanagere district earlier. Virupakshappa represents Channagiri constituency in Davanagere district. Fearing embarrasment, the party has decided to hold the programme on March 27 in Chitradurga city. The party had organised a mega event of the beneficiaries of various programmes launched by the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state at Honnali city.
Amit Shah to visit Karnataka twice in next 5 days
Shah is scheduled to unveil the statues of Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru and Basaveshwara, a Lingayat social reformer, in front of the Vidhana Soudha. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in Hubballi confirmed that Amit Shah will be visiting the state on March 24 and 26 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on March 25.
PM Modi to attend closing ceremony of 'Vijay Sankalp Yatra' in Karnataka
The BJP on March 1 launched a mega campaign rally in view of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections. The ruling party kicked off four "Vijay Sankalp" yatras across the southern state. The four yatras launched from four different areas - Davanagere, Chamarajanagar, Kittur and Kalyan. The rally covered all 224 constituencies of the.
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