PM speaks against coalition governments Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned the people of Karnataka not to vote in a manner that leads to coalition governments. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Yediyurappa expresses confidence of winning election Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has expressed confidence of winning the elections and forming BJP government in the State. He requested the voters to bless BJP candidate Narasimha Naik with a margin of 50,000 votes. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Don’t listen to people who say BJP does not need votes of Muslims, says ex-MP Syed Zafar Islam BJP’s national spokesperson and former Rajya Sabha member Syed Zafar Islam says, “There have been some instances of (party functionaries making) such a statement (that BJP does not need votes of Muslims). It should be ignored, as they are not authorised to speak on behalf of the party. Actually, such… The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Ex-BJP MLA arrested over Ram Navami violence in Bihar’s Sasaram Former Bhartiya Janata Party legislator Jawahar Prasad was arrested late on April 28 night and forwarded to judicial custody for two weeks in connection with the communal violence which had rocked Sasaram town after Ram Navami procession on March 31. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Nitish should stop daydreaming, no vacancy in 2024: Ravi Shankar Prasad Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar needs to realise that there is “no vacancy” for the country’s top post in 2024 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to power for yet another term in office, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed on Saturday. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Uttar Pradesh free of anarchy, has rule of law under BJP govt: Yogi Adityanath MAHARAJGANJ/GORAKHPUR(UP):Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed goons and the mafia used to forcibly occupy the land of the poor under previous governments but now, the state is free of anarchy and there is rule of law. The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023
Congress victory in Karnataka will awaken country against BJP’s effort to distort Constitution and shake democracy, says Mallikarjun Kharge Mallikarjun Kharge alleges that Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha but BJP MP from Gujarat Narayan Kachchadia was not disqualified even after being sentenced to 3 years in prison for assaulting a Dalit doctor The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
‘Poisonous snake’ jibe at PM shows Congress traumatised by popularity of Modi, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh The Defence Minister echoed the views of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath that the Congress is dividing the country on the basis of religion by favouring reservation on religious lines. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
PMK slams Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa for disrespecting Tamil Thai Vazhthu PMK founder S. Ramadoss, in a statement, said that K.S. Eshwarappa has exhibited ‘open Kannada language chauvinism’ by prohibiting the T.N. State song from being played, at a campaign event meant for Tamil voters The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Mukhtar Ansari gets 10 years jail term in kidnapping, murder case An MP MLA court in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur on April 29 convicted jailed mafia Mukhtar Ansari in a kidnapping and murder case pertaining to the killing of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Will be happy to organise Opposition leaders’ meet in Patna post-Karnataka elections: Nitish Kumar Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on April 29 hinted that a meeting of Opposition leaders may take place in Patna after the crucial Karnataka Assembly polls were over as many would be busy electioneering there. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Mukhtar Ansari convicted in kidnapping, murder case, sentenced to 10 years imprisonment An MP MLA court in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur on Saturday convicted jailed mafia Mukhtar Ansari in a kidnapping and murder case pertaining to the killing of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023
Why is Modi govt. deaf to demands of accountability for Pulwama attacks even after four years, asks Gaurav Gogoi Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has demanded from the BJP Government a white paper on the Pulwama terror attack and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence and fix responsibility on those whose failure led to the death of 40 jawans. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge blames BJP for Manipur violence Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh blamed the BJP for the violence in Manipur and accused the ruling party of trampling on the rights of indigenous communities. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023 L-G Saxena seeks report in connection with Arvind Kejriwal’s residence renovation irregularity row Taking cognisance of media reports on the alleged “gross irregularities” in connection to the renovation of the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, L-G Saxena has sought all relevant records.
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023 Morning Digest | IAF rescues 121 people from unprepared airstrip in Sudan in midnight operation; Delhi Police register two FIRs in wrestlers’ case, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Gehlot on whirlwind tours of districts to ensure success of inflation relief camps Assembly elections are due in Rajasthan this year
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Chamaraja constituency to witness keen tussle among candidates Chamaraja, one of the Assembly constituencies in Mysuru city having a large number of educated voters, has been witnessing a keen tussle with L. Nagendra, the sitting BJP MLA, seeking re-election putting forth the works done in last five years while Congress candidate K. Harish Gowda highlighted the works done…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties expressing solidarity with their cause.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 The Jarkiholis confident but on alert in Gokak Ramesh Jarkiholi lives in a palatial house on the way to the scenic water falls on the outskirts of Gokak. From a humble background, the fortunes of the family has changed since his first term as legislator in 1999. From trading in Indian made foreign liquor in a few districts…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Kumar Bangarappa seeks votes for Modi, while his younger brother claims PM no longer a vote-puller S. Kumar Bangarappa and his younger brother S. Madhu Bangarappa, sons of former Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, are fighting against each other for Sorab, the constituency that the family has held in 12 of the 13 elections held since 1967.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 AIADMK urges Annamalai to restrain BJP office-bearers from criticising it The AIADMK urged BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai to restrain its office-bearers from criticising it
Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023 On Bommai turf: Amid quota cheer, disquiet over jobs, corruption, journey from ‘secularism’ to Hindutva “It was out of the question for me to vote for the BJP. But in 2008, when Basavaraj Bommai was given the ticket, I clearly remember that he stood outside my shop and said, ‘Don’t look at the party. Vote for me as I will work for you.’ And I…
Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023 Cong’s centre alliance pitch in strife with its state politics As it sets out to pitch itself as the pivot of the Opposition alliance to challenge the BJP-led regime at the centre in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Congress has to grapple with a dilemma that isn’t new to alliance-making. The puzzle that’s teasing the party is how to deal with…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 BJP provides Telangana flavour to Karnataka polls BJP leaders from Telangana are campaigning in Karnataka in Assembly segments which have sizeable Telugu speaking population