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The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Top news developments in Karnataka on May 19, 2023

The Hindu

Data | Higher turnout and bipolar contests in Karnataka’s urban seats favour BJP more

The turnout in urban constituencies is lower compared to rural constituencies, but it has significantly improved in many seats over time in Karnataka

The Hindu

Confusion over reservation among factors that hurt BJP’s prospects in ST-reserved constituencies in Karnataka

According to one BJP leader, the ST community could not reap the benefit of increased reservation. Also, days after announcing the increased reservation, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced inclusion of Talawar and Pariwar communities among STs. It meant that the community had to share the existing reservation with the new…

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Congress profile ‘rebuilt’, need to check factions for 2024: What editorials said on Karnataka solution

A day after the Congress leadership put an end to days of uncertainty by choosing party leader Siddaramaiah for the Karnataka chief minister’s post and DK Shivakumar as the deputy CM, editorials in prominent English dailies hailed the party’s success but pointed out the need to keep factions in check.

Newslaundry

Congress got Prashant Kishore protege to set narrative in Karnataka from war room in Bengaluru

The Congress had set up a war room in Bengaluru for the Assembly elections in Karnataka. According to a key person in the war room, “We had the right kind of people, almost 100 of them, to carry out very focused work.”

The Hindu

Two to tango: On the Congress settling the leadership issue in Karnataka

With the Chief Ministership issued settled in Karnataka, the Congress needs to fulfil promises made to the people, and build a Karnataka model

The Hindu

Explained | Elections and the airwaves

In the recently-concluded Karnataka Assembly elections, political parties were provided free airtime on public broadcasters, All India Radio (Akashvani) and Doordarshan during elections.

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With Karnataka CM issue solved, Congress asks BJP to do soul searching

NEW DELHI: The Congress has come down heavily on its rival BJP after the deadlock over the Karnataka chief minister’s (CM) was broken on Thursday and the leadership decided to appoint Siddaramaiah on the top post with state president DK Shivakumar being his deputy.

The Times of India

Clichés and cacophony on your TV screen? It must be election season

Even as many parts of India face excessive heat this year, the political heat before, during and after elections is likely to continue right up to next May, when we face a general election.

Newslaundry

Karnataka: CM-designate Siddaramaiah to stake claim today to form government; Oath taking event on Saturday

After days of deliberation, Congress on Thursday announced that party leader Siddaramaiah will be the next Karnataka Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar will be Dy Chief Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Siddaramaiah to be next Karnataka Chief Minister; Deputy CM post for Shivakumar; oath taking on Saturday

Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal announced the names of Siddarmaiah as Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Dy CM of Karnataka. Must read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Safeguarding Karnataka’s interest will be top priority, tweet Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar

Siddaramaiah, who will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on May 20, tweeted: “pro-people, transparency, corruption-free administration will be given, besides implementation of all guarantees promised by the Congress party”.

The Hindu

A dream come true for Siddaramaiah as he gets picked for a second term as Karnataka’s Chief Minister

The elevation of 75-year-old Siddaramaiah as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party, prior to him being sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka, is a dream come true for the veteran politician who had set his eyes on the coveted position for a second term, after a gap of…

The Hindu

Watch | Who are the Hakki Pikki tribes?

A video on the Hakki Pikki tribes who returned to Karnataka from conflict-ridden Sudan

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Top news developments in Karnataka from May 18, 2023

Dynamite News

Karnataka Govt formation: Congress Legislature Party to meet today in Bengaluru

The Congress is all set to name Siddaramaiah as the next chief minister of Karnataka, and a formal announcement on the same is set to be made at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Thursday evening here in Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah CM, D.K. Shivakumar to be Deputy CM and KPCC president till Lok Sabha elections: Congress

The Congress President has decided that Siddaramaiah will be the Chief Minister of Karnataka while D. K. Shivakumar will be the Deputy Chief Minister

The Hindu

Morning Digest | 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to be extradited to India; Siddaramaiah likely choice of Congress as next Karnataka CM, and more

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Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Stadium prepares for Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony

Preparations are underway at Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, where the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government is espected to be held.

The Hindu

Top news developments in Karnataka on May 17, 2023

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After Karnataka debacle, BJP in Jharkhand prepares for revamp at booth level

After witnessing the Karnataka debacle, the Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has started preparing for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll by placing more emphasis on organizational strength.

The Hindu

Congress hits back at BJP for questioning delay in deciding Karnataka CM

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the BJP for criticising it over the delay in deciding the Chief Minister of Karnataka, and cited examples when the BJP declared its chief ministers in Uttar Pradesh and Assam several days after winning the polls.

Dynamite News

Congress likely to announce next Karnataka CM tomorrow

With Congress continuing its deliberations on the selection of Karnataka's next chief minister, the sources said that the party is expected to announce the name for the top post on Thursday in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Congress deliberation for next Karnataka CM remains inconclusive; do not create an “atmosphere of fear”, Supreme Court tells ED, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest brings readers a selected list of top stories to start the day.

The Hindu

The rebooting of the Congress

The social configuration in Karnataka was amply suited for the Congress’s redefinition

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