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Over 72% turnout in peaceful Karnataka Assembly polls

The Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10 passed off peacefully with an impressive turnout of over 72.22%, with Bengaluru reporting the lowest turnout

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Congress has no right to criticise Centre on inflation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman, who cast her vote for Karnataka Assembly polls on May 10, expressed confidence about BJP coming back to power in the State with a full majority and criticised the Congress over inflation during UPA rule.

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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:

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Election symbols: Household items, utensils, fruits, and vegetables among popular choices

Every election season ushers in a slew of symbols that range from the mundane to the unusual ones. This time, a large number of candidates have chosen household items and kitchen utensils as they feel these symbols are easy to remember for voters.

The Hindu

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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Challenges of network issues, wildlife animals and logistics in conducting elections in remote terrain of Chamarajanagar

The remote and hilly areas of Chamarajanagar with its dense forest coverage pose logistic and other challenges for the smooth conduct of the Karnataka Assembly elections.

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar says Congress will come to power in Karnataka

Stating that the political wind in neighbouring Karnataka favoured the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on May 7 said that the Congress would win the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election.

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JD(S) MLC extends support to Congress in Karnataka Assembly elections

Janata Dal (Secular) MLC Marithibbe Gowda has called for supporting the Congress in the Assembly elections on the ground that a decisive verdict will help in the formation of a stable government.

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot condemns Karnataka BJP candidate’s threat to Kharge

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday condemned an alleged threat issued by a BJP candidate in the Karnataka Assembly election to kill Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and his family members.

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PM holds roadshow in Bengaluru amid much fanfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took out a 26-km-long roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday ahead of Karnataka Assembly polls on May 10. There will be one more on Sunday, though for a shorter distance.

The Hindu

VHP slams Congress for comparing Bajrang Dal with PFI

Responding to the Congress manifesto announced ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections that promises to impose a ban on the Bajrang Dal and the PFI if it wins the poll, the VHP staged a protest outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi.

The Hindu

Karnataka Poll: 'Will ban Bajrang Dal, PFI...', Congress says in manifesto

The Congress on Tuesday in its manifesto for Karnataka Assembly elections said it will take "decisive action" as per law including banning organisations like Bajrang Dal, PFI and others. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From free cylinders to BPL families, UCC, to affordable food scheme: Key promises in BJP's 16-point Karnataka manifesto

The ruling BJP released its manifesto for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls at an event in Bengaluru on Monday, making a host of promises topping which was provision of 3 free cooking gas cylinders to all BPL families annually. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 | J.P. Nadda releases BJP’s election manifesto

Bharatiya Janata Party national president J.P. Nadda released the party’s manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly election 2023 in Bengaluru on May 1, 2023. Read the full story on The Hindu.

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Youth wings scramble to woo youngsters in Karnataka

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections, the youth wings of all three major political parties — BJP, Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) — in Karnataka are trying to engage with young voters.

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Why kingmaker? We want to emerge kings: H.D. Deve Gowda

The nonagenarian former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowdaspoke to The Hindu on the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election and the possible scenarios ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary election.

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Between ‘snake’ and ‘maiden’ jibes: Karnataka poll campaign takes the usual ‘poisonous’ turn

As if determined to not disappoint the cynics, the figure of speech is having a wild run in the ongoing Karnataka Assembly poll campaign. The controversies have taken a serpentine turn; the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has been accused of calling PM Narendra Modi “a poisonous snake” (a comparison that,…

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Barred entry into constituency, candidate finds a workaround in augmented reality tools

Karnataka Assembly elections 2023: Barred entry into constituency, this Congress candidate Vinay Kulkarni uses augmented reality tools for campaigns

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Will be happy to organise Opposition leaders’ meet in Patna post-Karnataka elections: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on April 29 hinted that a meeting of Opposition leaders may take place in Patna after the crucial Karnataka Assembly polls were over as many would be busy electioneering there.

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Karnataka Assembly elections | BJP asks ECI to file criminal case against Kharge for ‘poisonous snake’ remark

The BJP on April 28 asked the Election Commission to file a criminal case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and bar him from campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election, over his comment comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”

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BJP president J.P. Nadda warns that voting for Congress is voting for PFI during Karnataka Assembly election rally in Sorab

BJP national president J. P. Nadda claims that, during the SIddaramaiah-led Congress government, cases filed against the PFI were withdrawn and those arrested were released. As a result, violence spread in Karnataka

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Not possible for 40% commission government to offer promises like Congress has, Rahul Gandhi tells crowd at Jewargi for Karnataka Assembly elections

In his brief address in Jewargi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the Congress’ promises in Karnataka and explained why the promises would seem impractical for the BJP.

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Watch | Majority of policies are not farmer-centric; We need to fix that: techie-turned-politician Darshan Puttannaiah

A video interview with Darshan Puttannaiah, who is contesting the Karnataka Assembly elections from Melukote as a candidate of the Karnataka Sarvodaya Paksha that predominantly represents farmers

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Karnataka elections: Total of 2,613 candidates still in the fray, including 185 women

In all, 2,613 candidates are in the fray for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls after the last date for withdrawal of nominations on Monday

The Hindu

Shivamogga MLA K.S. Eshwarappa says BJP does not want Muslim votes during Karnataka Assembly elections

Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa appealed to Veerashaiva - Lingayats to support the BJP candidate, and ensure his victory with the highest margin

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