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Karnataka Assembly polls: Voting begins; high stakes for BJP, Congress

The polling for the Karnataka Assembly elections began amid tight security on Wednesday. The voting started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 10, 2023

India's ruling Hindu nationalists challenged in state vote

People in the southern Indian state of Karnataka are voting in an election where surveys showed the opposition Congress party favored over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governing Hindu nationalist party

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Morning Digest | Polling day dawns in Karnataka after pitched campaign by all parties; Jury orders Trump to pay columnist Jean Carroll $5 million after finding him liable for sexual assault, defamation, and more

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The Hindu · May 10, 2023

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Sharad Pawar slams allies Sanjay Raut, Prithviraj Chavan for remarks against NCP

While maintaining there were no misunderstandings within the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday slammed his allies, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan for their comments against his party.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Securing the migrant vote

While the Election Commission’s RVM proposal provides hope to millions of migrant workers, two crucial priorities ahead are to create awareness about the initiative and ensure transparency

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

HC allows hoteliers to offer complimentary food to those who cast votes, but with a rider

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday night stayed the operation of the press note issued by the office of the District Election Officer, through the Assistant Commissioner (Elections) of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, that had warned hoteliers of action for providing food either free of cost or at…

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Many tourist destinations closed on voting day

As staffers go home to cast their votes in their respective constituencies, all hotels under the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) in Karnataka will remain closed on May 10, the General Assembly Election Day, said Jagadeesha G., Managing Director, KSTDC.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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HC notice to govt. on shifting PU college

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered issue of notice to the State government on a plea of residents of Kanakuppe village, Hebbur taluk in Tumakuru district, against shifting of a government pre-university college to another place.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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 · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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…

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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Newslaundry · May 9, 2023

‘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,”…

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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…

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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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Dynamite News · May 9, 2023

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:

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State all set for a high-stakes elections, and more

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

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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