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BJP completes 437 public meetings and 138 roadshows by Central and State leaders

As the public campaign for May 10 elections to the Karnataka Assembly comes to an end on Monday, the ruling BJP has completed a total of 437 public meetings by both the Central and State leaders besides 138 roadshows by them ever since the declaration of elections.

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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.

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Saundatti girl overcomes death of father, advice of relatives to make way for brother to top SSLC exam in Karnataka

Anupama has a younger brother. After the death of her father last year, ‘some relatives suggested that I drop out of school to enable my younger brother to study further. Even I wanted to discontinue studies, considering the difficult conditions at home. But my mother insisted that I continue’

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Karnataka Poll: Priyanka Gandhi holds high-voltage roadshow in Bengaluru; massive crowd throngs the route

Standing on a vehicle bedecked with flowers, Priyanka Gandhi greeted the crowd thronging on both sides of the road. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Clarify social media post on ‘sovereignty’ attributed to Sonia, EC tells Cong.

The BJP on May 8 moved the Election Commission seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and derecognition of her party for her use of the term “sovereignty” for Karnataka during the state poll campaign.

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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.

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Another Election Show: World respects us now, say PM Modi’s supporters at Bengaluru mega roadshow

In BJP’s all-out push ahead of the Karnataka elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 26-km roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday. We caught up with karyakartas, supporters, and some fans of PM Modi. Most believe that the prime minister has put India on the world map.

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From Mylari dose to paya soup: Malgudi Mylari Mane brings authentic Karnataka cuisine to Bengaluru

A new restaurant called Malgudi Mylari Mane aims to bring the traditional home-style recipes of Karnataka to the forefront of the city’s culinary scene.

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Revanth lodges complaint against ‘life threat’ to Kharge

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president A. Revanth Reddy, along with party leaders, lodged a complaint against the “life threat to party president Mallikarjun Kharge by BJP candidate Manikanta Rathod” from Chittapur Assembly constituency in Karnataka.

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Karnataka elections: Don’t be carried away by communal agenda used to mask maladministration, says Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, and others, held roadshows and addressed rallies in various parts of the State

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Narendra Modi winds up his campaign for Karnataka Assembly polls with rallies and a roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed off his high-voltage campaign for the Assembly elections in Karnataka with a roadshow in Bengaluru, and two public rallies at Aynur in Shivamogga and at Nanjangud in Mysuru district

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ECI asks political parties to not publish advertisements in print media on or day prior to Karnataka polls

Ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 7 asked political parties to not publish any advertisement in the print media on the day and a day before the elections without prior certification.

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No election fever here: Migrant workers feel like nowhere citizens

As election fever catches up in Karnataka and political discourse overshadows everything else, for the large number of migrant workers in Bengaluru, who come from far and near in search of work, the world is the same.

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Rahul talks to gig workers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday reiterated his party’s promise in its manifesto to set up a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board in Karnataka with a corpus fund of ₹3,000 crore and provide minimum hourly wages.

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Congress accuses EC of ‘proactive zeal towards Opposition’ in reply to notice on ad; asks why PM, HM are not questioned

A day after the Election Commission sought evidence from Karnataka Congress over its “corruption rate card” advertisements published in newspapers targeting the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections, the party on Sunday hit back accusing the EC of taking action in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution…

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar says Congress will come to power in Karnataka

Stating that the political wind in neighbouring Karnataka favoured the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on May 7 said that the Congress would win the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election.

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BJP govt. created more jobs than what Cong. had promised in its manifesto, says Modi in Shivamogga

Alleging that the Congress will stall the growth of Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the public on Sunday, May 7, to vote for the BJP for the State’s development.

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Cost of Congress guarantees is higher than Karnataka Budget, says Amit Shah

“It seems Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi do not realise the financial implication of their party’s guarantees. If they were to implement all the five guarantees, their cost would overshoot the entire Budget of Karnataka. The guarantees are therefore meaningless,” Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, said on Sunday.

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Modi accuses Congress of trying to disintegrate Karnataka from rest of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the “first family” of the Congress of trying to disintegrate Karnataka from the rest of India.

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Congress will stop Central programmes in Karnataka if it wins poll battle, says Nadda

Stressing the need for having a “double-engine government” for the development of Karnataka, BJP national president J.P. Nadda warned that the Union government’s development and welfare programme will be stopped if Congress comes to power in the State.

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Congress questions timing of I-T raids in Kalaburagi

Condemning Income Tax raids on the houses and business outlets of Congress leaders and supporters on Saturday, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson and former Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the timing of the raids ahead of Assembly Elections in the State.

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"Defeat price rise imposed by 'trouble engine' govt," Mallikarjun Kharge targets BJP ahead of Karnataka polls

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday appealed to the public to elect the Congress party in the upcoming Karnataka elections and called BJP rule in the state a 'trouble engine' government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Assembly election | Congress manifesto reflects party’s ‘true face of hate’ for majority community: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Congress’s manifesto reflects the “real face of hate” for majority community, which is the true character of the party, alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Mangaluru on May 7

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Karnataka Assembly polls: Rahul Gandhi rides pillion on delivery boy's scooter to reach Bengaluru hotel

Rahul, who is scheduled to hold public meetings in the state capital ahead of May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls, rode pillion on the delivery boy's scooter to reach his hotel..

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