Karnataka

Stage set for high-stakes Karnataka Assembly elections tomorrow

Bengaluru, May 9: After a high voltage campaign, it is now time for the mega battle of ballots in Karnataka, with the state all set to elect its representatives to the 224-member Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. With the stakes being high in this election, the major political parties in contention - the BJP, Congress and JD(S)...

As Karnataka votes, stakes high for BJP and higher for Congress

New Delhi, May 9: Stakes are high for the BJP and higher still for the Congress as people vote to elect a new government in Karnataka on Wednesday following an intense and often bitter campaign that saw the 'entry' of Lord Hanuman in the last leg of the electoral battle fought as much on...

BJP banks on Modi’s personal appeal to shore up prospects & fight “anti-incumbency”

Bengaluru, May 9 (PTI) The battle-ready BJP with its well-oiled election machine ran its campaign with a blitzkrieg by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Assembly elections in Karnataka that votes on Wednesday. It was clear the double-engine Sarkar' sought to heavily bank on Modi's appeal to bolster its campaign, shore up its prospects and fight...

VHP, Bajrang Dal send legal notice to Kharge

Bengaluru, May 6: Amid the ongoing controversy over banning Bajrang Dal, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday said in a tweet that a legal notice has been issued to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge seeking Rs 100 crore for "defaming" Bajrang Dal and "hurting the sentiments" of the Hindus globally. The legal notice was sent by...

Cong alleges BJP’s plot to kill Kharge and family, Bommai says will enquire

Bengaluru, May 6: An alleged statement by BJP candidate Manikanta Rathod of "wiping out" AICC President Mallikarjun Kahrge's family in a purported audio shared on social media, has been picked up by the Congress and labeled as an assassination plot. Reacting to it, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "The matter will be taken seriously...

After facing wrath, Cong vows to build Hanuman temples across K’taka

Mysuru, May 4: Congress on Thursday said it would build Hanuman temples across the state if it is voted to power in the upcoming Assembly polls. "Our party will construct new Anjaneya temples, on priority basis, in various parts of the state to honour the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka," Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar...

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