Siddaramaiah registers comprehensive victory in Varuna Siddaramaiah registers comprehensive victory in Varuna The Hindu · May 13, 2023
In Hassan, JD(S) loses two seats, while BJP, Cong. improve their strength In Hassan, JD(S) loses two seats, while BJP, Cong. improve their strength The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Congress recovers lost ground in Old Mysore region Congress recovers lost ground in Old Mysore region The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka election results 2023 | Are incumbent BJP Ministers winning or losing? As Congress emerged as the leading party cruising past 120 seats by noon in the closely-watched Assembly elections, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat. Here’s a look at how Ministers in the BJP’s incumbent Karnataka Cabinet are faring in the polls with close to 66% per cent of the… The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka election results 2023 | Key constituencies where political heavyweights are battling it out The key constituencies to watch out for on the result day of the Karnataka elections 2023 are Varuna, Kanakapura, Shiggaon, Hubli-Darwad, Channapatna, Shikaripura, Chittapur, Ramanagara, and Chikmagalur. These are witnessing contests between the state’s political bigwigs will be influential in deciding the outcome of the largely three-way battle. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka Election Results 2023 | JD(S) candidate Swaroop Prakash wins Hassan seat, defeating BJP MLA Preetham Gowda JD(S) candidate H. P. Swaroop is said to have won against BJP MLA Preetham Gowda of the BJP in Hassan, which witnessed a high-voltage campaign. The election is yet to announce the results officially. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka election results 2023 | Congress heads to resounding victory in Karnataka The Congress is heading for a resounding victory in the Karnataka State Assembly elections that was held on May 10. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka Election Results 2023 | "No one contacted me till now...no demand for me": Kumaraswamy With hours to go for the final results of the Karnataka Assembly polls to be declared, JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday said that he has not been contacted as yet for the formation of the government in case of a cliffhanger, adding that he is hoping for a good… The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka Election Results 2023 | “My father should be CM...,” says Siddaramaiah’s son Congress leader and son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Yathindra Siddaramiah on Saturday expressed confidence that Congress his father will get an absolute majority and will come to power on its own. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
Karnataka elections | Parties hold informal meetings, take stock of situation On the eve of the counting of votes, the top leaders of the BJP and the Congress adopted a cautious approach by holding informal confabulations to take stock of the situation while JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy, who is in Singapore, monitored the situation from there. The Hindu · May 12, 2023
All three key parties in Karnataka on the edge as counting of votes will be taken up on May 13 Amidst tight security and high levels of anxiety among party leaders and candidates, counting of votes for the polled in the elections to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly will be taken up on May 13. Most of the results will be known by noon. The polling for 224 seats took place… The Hindu · May 12, 2023
Exit polls give edge to Congress in high-stakes Karnataka battle Exit polls on May 10 predicted a tight contest between the Congress and the BJP in the high-stakes Karnataka Assembly polls with most pollsters giving an edge to the grand old party. The Hindu · May 11, 2023
Tension prevails in two villages in Basavana Bagewadi in Vijayapura Tension prevailed in Masabinal in Vijayapura district on Wednesday after a mob damaged EVM machines and toppled an officer‘s car, wrongly believing that officials had taken the ballot unit away, after stopping polling midway. The Hindu · May 10, 2023
Exit polls: 8 predict bigger seat tally for Congress, India Today-Axis gives it clear majority There is no dull moment in electoral politics. First, it’s campaigning, then voting and finally the results. In between, there is another interesting segment that keeps TV studios and party offices abuzz: the entry of exit polls. Those who are trailing, dismiss them. And those who are winning, feel vindicated. Newslaundry · May 10, 2023
The Hindu · May 8, 2023 JD(S) facilitated communal forces to grow in State, says Priyank Kharge Recalling how Janata Dal (Secular) had brought down the Congress-JD(S) coalition government headed by late N. Dharam Singh by withdrawing its support, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson and former Minister Priyank Kharge said that JD(S) facilitated the growth of communal forces in the State.
The Times of India · May 8, 2023 High-octane campaigning in Karnataka comes to an end Intense campaigning by all parties for the May 10 assembly elections in Karnataka came to an end on Monday with the three main players -- BJP, Congress and JD(S) -- making their last pitch to woo voters. Only door-to-door campaigning will be allowed on May 9.
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 7, 2023 Key constituency: An intense political battle unfolding in the toy town as old rivals face off again Months before the elections to State Assembly was announced, Channapatna was witness to a few serious skirmishes between the Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP workers, pointing to what could be a closely fought election. Inching closer to the election day, the land of toys promises an engaging battle as former…
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 JD(S) will ban online gambling, says HDK “We will ban online gambling applications if JD(S) comes to power,’‘ party leader H.D. Kumaraswamy said in Raibag in Belagavi district on Friday.
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 Will Munirathna dodge controversies to register another victory in Rajarajeshwarinagar? With a whopping 4.78 lakh voters, the Rajarajeshwari Assembly Constituency is one of the constituencies in the city which has the highest number of voters. In the last two elections (2013 and 2018), incumbent MLA and minister in the State cabinet, Munirathna won elections as a candidate from the Congress.
The Hindu · May 6, 2023 HDK describes himself a lone fighter, says JD(S) all alone With only three days left for the elections, all political parties have stepped up their campaign to woo voters. Since the campaign has to end 48 hours before the polling, the leaders and candidates are not wasting time in reaching out to the voters in last-minute attempts to sway the…
The Hindu · May 4, 2023 JD(S) tries to woo back Muslims, appeals for smart voting by community In 2018, the JD(S) won 37 seats in Karnataka. The party lost 36 seats where it fancied its chances with margins ranging from 200 votes to 8,000 votes. In 10 seats, the margin of loss was between 200 votes and 3,000 votes. The party assessed these close defeats as a…
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 Average Congress candidate has assets worth ₹49.83 crore, average BJP candidate has ₹39.41 crore: Report The number of candidates who have declared their assets to be over a crore has increased across parties between the 2018 elections and 2023 elections in Karnataka, according to the report released by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) on Wednesday. While 96% of BJP candidates are crorepatis, the share is…
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 More candidates with criminal cases in 2023 compared to 2018 elections in Karnataka: ADR The report shows that the number of candidates with declared criminal cases has increased in all three parties — BJP, Congress, and JD(S)
The Hindu · May 2, 2023 In southern Karnataka, a great deal hinges on how the JD(S) fares Karnataka Assembly elections 2023: In southern Karnataka, a great deal hinges on how the JD(S) fares