The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

UUP's Doug Beattie: NI council election a choice between delivery or dysfunction

He said concerns over Brexit's NI Protocol cannot be ignored, but argued a restored Stormont can "deal with the challenges"

Belfast Live · May 9, 2023

D.K. Shivakumar visits Mysuru a day before polls, courts controversy

KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar visited Mysuru less than 24 hours before the commencement of polling for the Assembly elections and proceeded to Chamundeshwari temple along with the former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, triggering a controversy.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

GOP weaponizes state rules against Dems

From preemption laws to the expulsion of Democratic representatives, Republicans in red states are rigging the game

Salon · May 9, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel calls Rs 2,000 cr liquor scam charge 'fabricated', accuses ED of acting as BJP tool

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and central agencies on Monday, calling the Enforcement Directorate's claim of unearthing a Rs 2,000 crore scam "concocted" and aimed at discrediting his government when the assembly elections are round the corner.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023

As campaigning ends, EC on high alert to check inducements during silent period

With public campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly polls coming to an end on Monday, the Election Commission is keeping strict vigil with money distribution being usually high during the silent period on the last two days with a frenzy. Additional flying squads have been deployed and Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs)…

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Ramesh Jarkiholi says he will not interfere in Athani

Ramesh Jarkiholi has denied allegations by some Congress leaders that he would continue to interfere in the affairs of Athani taluk, if his follower Mahesh Kumthalli wins the Assembly elections from Athani. Mr. Kumthalli is contesting against Laxman Savadi, the Congress nominee.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Close to 90, Deve Gowda covers 38 constituencies and addresses 68 rallies

The indomitable spirit of the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda in electoral politics has been on display this elections as he criss-crossed the Assembly constituencies campaigning for the Janata Dal (Secular) candidates over the last fortnight.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Have you ever heard a PM say ‘chant Jai Bajrangbali and vote’, asks JD(U) chief

Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan, alias Lalan Singh, hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 8 over his call to voters in Karnataka to chant ‘Jai Bajrangbali’ while casting their votes in the Assembly election on May 10.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Local officials failed to deliver funds, schemes to people of Srinivasapura: G.K. Venkatashiva Reddy

JD(S) candidate in Srinivasapura Assembly constituency, in Kolar district, G.K. Venkatashiva Reddy, promises to fight corruption, failure of local governance in delivering government funds and schemes for the underprivileged, and farmers.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Vote of Vokkaligas is the most keenly watched factor in 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections

The ruling BJP seems to be on the edge with its traditional Lingayat vote base amid a turmoil of sorts in the Mumbai-Karnataka region.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023