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Karnataka Polls: PM Modi bashing will only help BJP win more seats, says Amit Shah
Addressing a public rally here, Shah said, "Sonia Gandhi had called Modi 'Maut Ka Saudagar'. Rahul Gandhi calls him a lower caste man. But no matter how much you humiliate the Prime Minister, lotus will bloom in Karnataka. More threats to Modi will only create a pro-BJP wave."
With 2 JD(S) leaders joining, K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar springs a surprise
Gowda had contested against Shivakumar in the 2018 elections and had got 47,643 votes. The BJP has fielded R. Ashoka, who is the sitting Minister for Revenue and a Vokkaliga face of the party. The JD(S) has fielded B.R. Ramachandra this time. Shivakumar, who is aspiring to become the CM candidate, , if Congress is voted to power.
Karnataka polls: BJP's 'Op Lotus' to defeat Jagadish Shettar on home turf
As part of the operation, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has managed to pull former Mayor of Hubballi-Dharwad and senior Congress leader Prakash Kyarakatti to the BJP. The sources said that following the attacks by Shettar, who recently joined the Congress, against BJP National General Secretary (Organization) B.L. Santhosh and the Union Minister, the party has decided to defeat the former Chief Minister at any cost.
Priyanka Gandhi appeals to Karnataka voters to 'stand with Congress'
On her second day of tour, she continued her poignant attack on BJP. Addressing a poll rally in Sringeri of Chikkamagaluru district, Priyanka Gandhi stated, "In 1978, when Indira ji (late ex-PM Indira Gandhi, her grandmother) came to Chikkmagaluru, it was a period of struggle for her.
BJP rakes up Hindu word origin row ahead of Karnataka polls
While addressing a rally at Yamakanamaradi constituency represented by Jarikiholi, the CM said he (Jarikiholi) is playing with the feelings of the people. "We have to get votes on the developmental works that have been carried out. It is not correct to play with people's emotions," he said.
BJP betrayed Lingayats, Vokkaligas on reservation issue: Congress
State party President D.K. Shivakumar and state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala addressed a joint press conference here. Shivakumar said, "Bommai government has failed to submit an affidavit defending the increase in quota of reservations. The BJP has betrayed, insulted Lingayat, Vokkaliga, SC, ST and minority communities.
Karnataka: Priyanka to campaign in Chikamagaluru which gave political rebirth to Indira Gandhi
After facing defeat in Rae Bareli in the 1978 elections, Priyanka Gandhi's grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had contested from Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat in bypolls and won. Priyanka Vadra will visit historical Rambhapuri and Sringeri Mutts in the district and campaign in Balehonnur town in N R Pura taluk.
Karnataka polls: Yogi Adityanath, Rajnath, Sitharaman to campaign for BJP today
The leaders will arrive in various places of North and South Karnataka to campaign for the May 10 Assembly polls. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will arrive in Mysuru from Lucknow and participate in roadshows and campaigning in Mandya. He will reach North Karnataka's Vijayapura district by noon and visit Basaveshwara temple.
Amit Shah plays down pre-poll surveys, says BJP will win Karnataka polls
"The pre-poll surveys are always in favour of Congress. They claim that Congress will win and also state that there is going to be intense competition. But after the results are declared, BJP will emerge as the winner," said Shah, who held roadshows and rallies in Yadgir, Bagalkot and Vijayapura districts in the poll-bound state on Tuesday.
Karnataka polls: JD(S) candidate allies with Cong to defeat Ramesh Jarkiholi in Gokak
He has joined hands with Congress against former minister and BJP heavy weight Ramesh Jarkiholi for the May 10 Assembly polls. Following the development, JD(S) has decided to expel the candidate from the party. Jarkiholi -- the sworn enemy of the state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar -- is being backed by the BJP.
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