The Latest Breaking News from KPCC

Let Simha spell out reasons for his ticket denial: Lakshman

Mysuru KPCC spokesperson challenges BJP candidate, seeks explanation for ticket denial, vows to fight election with political differences.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Marithibbe Gowda joins Congress

A day after resigning from the membership of the Legislative Council, four-time MLC Marithibbe Gowda quit the JD(S) on Friday and joined the Congress in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

DKS terms Manjunath’s contest on BJP ticket ‘suicidal attempt’ by JD(S)

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday took a dig at cardiac surgeon C.N. Manjunath, who is also son-in-law of JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda, for his electoral entry through the BJP in Bengaluru Rural constituency and termed it as the “first suicide attempt” by the JD(S).

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Lok Sabha polls: Congress announces seven Karnataka candidates in first list

The Congress on Friday announced its first list of seven candidates in Karnataka for the Lok Sabha election. Except for Bengaluru Rural, the party has fielded in six other constituencies candidates who had not contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election. D.K Suresh, MP, brother of Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC…

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

KPCC general secretary and Karunakaran’s daughter Padmaja Venugopal joins BJP

Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of late Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, joins BJP, citing Congress leadership issues and lack of unity.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Padmaja Venugopal’s defection to BJP lands Congress in Kerala in the doldrums

Congress leader Padmaja Venugopal’s headline-grabbing political migration to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has arguably landed the Congress party in the doldrums in Kerala.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Padmaja Venugopal, Congress leader and late Kerala CM K. Karunakaran’s daughter, signals she will join BJP soon

Padmaja Venugopal, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) general secretary and late Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran’s daughter, has signalled that she will soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

KPCC general secretary Ravindra resigns, alleges Cong. selling LS ticket to highest bidder

Disappointed over not being considered for party ticket to the Mandya constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) General Secretary H.N. Ravindra has resigned and accused the party of selling Lok Sabha ticket to the highest bidder.

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

Congress’s delay in announcing candidates hands an early-bird advantage to rivals

Congress’s apparent hesitation in announcing its candidates for the Lok Sabha election has rendered the party vulnerable to criticism that the process appeared inordinately delayed and in politically costly limbo.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Monson Mavunkal case: Crime Branch files chargesheet against KPCC president K. Sudhakaran

Crime Branch of Kerala Police files chargesheet against KPCC president K. Sudhakaran in Monson Mavunkal case

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024