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IOCL mobilises additional cylinders from neighbouring States to bring down backlog in delivery

In an effort to reduce the backlog in the delivery of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is bringing in refills from Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana and Puducherry

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All set for polling in Kittur Karnataka region

The stage is set for free and fair elections in the districts of Kittur Karnataka with the officials and employees from various departments, teachers and lecturers from various educational institutions deputed for election duty taking every precaution and making all arrangements for smooth conduct of the assembly elections today.

The Hindu

Special trains to clear rush during polling

South Western Railway will run the following special trains to clear the extra rush on May 10 in Karnataka, a release said.

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Congress complains to ECI about PM violating model code of conduct by issuing a video appeal to Karnataka voters

The Congress moved the ECI to complain against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the ‘silence period’ under the model code of conduct (MCC) by a releasing a video appeal to the voters of Karnataka long after campaigning ended at 5 p.m. on May 8.

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Polling day dawns in Karnataka after pitched campaign by all parties

After a fortnight of high-decibel poll campaigns, Karnataka is set to vote on Wednesday to elect a new government. A crucial election for all three key parties, the BJP is fighting to retain power beating anti-incumbency and a history of no ruling party getting re-elected for nearly four decades, while…

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Tourist places in Mysuru to remain open for visitors on May 10

Places of tourist interest in Mysuru will remain open on the polling day on Wednesday, May 10.

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‘No party ready to listen’: In rural Karnataka, clamour among women voters for alcohol ban

“My father ruined our lives. He would start drinking early in the morning and by the evening he would be so drunk that he would beat the hell out of us…before his death, half of his body was paralysed…he would defecate anywhere in the house…my mother would have to clean,”…

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11 Assembly constituencies in Mysuru goes to poll on May 10

The fate of 143 candidates in poll fray at 11 Assembly constituencies in Mysuru district will be sealed in the electronic voting machines (EVMs) on Wednesday, May 10, as Karnataka is going for elections from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Many youngsters in Bangla and Burmese camps remain disappointed as they cannot vote

It has been three years since Hindu migrants from Bangladesh and Burma celebrated the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), many hoping to get citizenship rights in India. The community remains disappointed now, as the stage is set for Karnataka to vote in the Assembly elections on May 10, but a…

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ECI says seizures worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct was enforced

A day before the Karnataka elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 9 said seizures of liquor, drugs and freebies worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was enforced.

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Jairam Ramesh shares contractors' association letter, alerting public of "frightening" corruption in Karnataka

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh taking to Twitter shared a letter written by Karnataka State Contractors Association to the public of Karnataka alerting them of the "frightening" level of corruption in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP, Congress leaders invoke lord Anjaneya on eve of polling

BJP election in-charge Shobha Karandlaje targeted the Congress that has proposed to ban on the Bajrang Dal in its manifesto, by claiming that the proposal has created a fear psychosis in Karnataka.

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Sharad Pawar questions Prithviraj Chavan's 'stature' in Congress after he targets NCP for contesting Karnataka polls

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on May 9 questioned the “stature” of Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan in his own party after the latter targeted the NCP for fielding its candidates in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls.

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SC takes exception to public statements made about pending issue of scrapping of 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on May 9 said sub judice cases should not be “politicised” after a petitioner alleged on Tuesday that Home Minister Amit Shah has made public statements about the scrapping of the 4% quota for Muslims in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections.

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If party is above individuals, why is BJP seeking votes in name of Modi, asks Jagadish Shettar

“The truth is there cannot be a party without leaders. Both leaders and party are important,” says former Karnataka CM. Pointing out BJP’s failure to expand its base in southern States, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, Mr. Shettar said the reason is lack of leaders.

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Cyclonic storm Mocha will not impact polling day: IMD

The cyclonic storm Mocha, which will intensify into a depression on May 9, is unlikely to have any impact on polling day May 10

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Sudheendra Kulkarni, Prakash Kammaradi appeal to people to vote out BJP in the State

Holding the ruling BJP at the Centre and the State responsible for skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, the “unprecedented unemployment” and communal disharmony, Sudheendra Kulkarni, a political analyst who had worked as an advisor to former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and T.N. Prakash Kammardi, an agricultural economist and…

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Now, EC issues notice to BJP after Congress complaint on newspaper ad

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice to the ruling BJP for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “without verifiable facts” regarding specific claims made in the advert.

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In Ballari’s battle of billionaires, all eyes on mining baron’s new party

In the mining town of Karnataka’s Ballari, Congress leader Nara Bharat Reddy had tried to take first-mover advantage by launching his campaign months ahead of the state assembly elections, going door to door, promising a politics “without corruption” in the Bellary City segment.

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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)…

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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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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.

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