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K'taka polls: CM Bommai hints at fielding Vijayendra against Siddaramaiah in Varuna
Citing increasing demand in the party for the same, Chief Minister Bommai said, "We will put up a tough fight in Varuna constituency against Siddaramaiah. It is the public's demand that Vijayendra should contest against him. However, the final decision would be taken by Yediyurappa and the Parliamentary board.
Karnataka election: Opinion poll says BJP will win 110-120 seats
According to the survey that was conducted between March 25-30, the BJP is likely to win seats anywhere between 110-120 while the nearest rival Congress will win 70-80 seats. The Janata Dal-Secular is expected to win 10 to 15 seats while others will get 4 to 9 seats. The Edupress group, a psephology body of south india.
K'taka polls: Yediyurappa's son likely to contest against Siddaramaiah in Varuna constituency
Former Chief Minister and BJP Parliamentary Board Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Thursday stated that the party is contemplating to field his son Vijayendra from Varuna constituency. The high command will take a call on finalising the candidature of Vijayendra for Varuna, he added. Siddaramaiah's victory won't come easily.
Karnataka High Court disqualifies JD(S) MLA, gives relief for appeal
The single division bench headed by Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav gave him relief by issuing a stay on the order for one month. Gowrishankar represents the Tumakuru Rural constituency. His rival BJP candidate Suresh Gowda had filed a complaint against him. It was alleged that Gowrishankar had offered group health insurance schemes for elders and children through Maruthi Seva Trust, in which his family members are trustees, during the 2018 Assembly elections.
Karnataka polls: No end in sight to family fued in JD (S)
JD(S) wants to play a king makers' role after the elections and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who is holding reins in the party, had declared that national parties will have to come to his doorstep after the elections. Kumaraswamy had also claimed that national leaders of Congress, BJP are already in touch with him for alliance.
Zee News-Matrize opinion poll hints at tight contest in Karnataka
According to an opinion poll conducted by Zee News-Matrize between March 3 and March 28 among over 56,000 people, out of the 224 Assembly seats in Karnataka, BJP is expected to get 96 to 106 seats, while Congress is likely to win 88 to 98 seats, thus indicating a tough fight. The JD(S) is expected to win only 23 to 33 seats. The majority mark in the state Assembly is 112 seats.
Karnataka polls: BJP list announcement after a week, says CM Bommai
Opposition Congress has already announced a list of 124 candidates and the second list of 100 candidates is expected to be out in two days, according to Congress party sources.Addressing reporters here, CM Bommai maintained that the BJP always began its process of selection of candidates after the announcement of elections. "We have got the survey reports already in place.
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.
Karnataka polls: 'Winning an Assembly seat bigger challenge for Siddaramaiah'
According to sources, Siddaramaiah, who hails from the Kuruba community, was finding it difficult to pick a 'suitable' assembly seat from where he could be confident of winning. Siddaramaiah represented Varuna constituency in Mysuru district and chose Chamundeshwari constituency to accommodate his son.
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