Karnataka Congress

The voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls is underway across 88 seats in 13 states and union territories on Friday. Check out top 5 richest candidates in fray.

Dr Shushrutha Gowda, former General Secretary of KPCC, switches allegiance from Congress to BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. Joining BJP, he cites alignment with Modi, Shah, and Nadda's vision. His move was noted for its potential impact on the Vokkaliga community. Criticizes Congress for alleged caste-based division, and embraces BJP's inclusive approach.

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda accused Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar of orchestrating the kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl and illegal seizure of her father's property. Deve Gowda provided details of the incident, alleging coercion and fraudulent activities. He urged authorities to investigate and questioned Shivakumar's leadership integrity within the Congress party.

In a Congress election rally in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, Congress MLA Lakshman Savadi challenged the BJP's monopoly on patriotism, asserting Congress's equal or greater patriotism. He criticized the BJP's unfulfilled promises, highlighting economic challenges. Savadi urged voters to hold BJP accountable in the upcoming elections, questioning their credibility.

The Karnataka Congress government's plea for drought relief, amounting to 8 thousand crores, has prompted a legal battle with the central government, with the Supreme Court issuing a notice to the Centre. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged urgency, while the Centre emphasized dialogue over litigation. The dispute highlights growing tensions between state and central authorities.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched scathing remarks against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and the state Congress during a campaign rally in Bengaluru. Shah emphasized the need for a corruption-free environment, contrasting BJP's governance with the alleged malpractices of the opposition. His speech aimed to sway voter sentiments ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The political landscape of Karnataka is in turmoil as five MLAs and MLCs, including Minister of Higher Education Dr. MC Sudhakar, threaten to resign if K.G. Chikka Peddanna, son-in-law of ex-Minister KH Muniyappa, is given the Kolar Lok Sabha ticket. Amidst chaos, resignations were written, with efforts made to persuade some members against resigning.

"Two crore jobs PM Modi promised. Did he give it? They should be ashamed. Those youth supporters of his who chant 'Modi Modi', can slap them," Karnataka minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi said during an address in Koppal.

The Karnataka Congress government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has filed a legal petition against the central government, accusing it of failing to provide 18,171 crores in drought relief. Despite repeated appeals, Karnataka claims the central government hasn't addressed the crisis adequately. Invoking Article 32, Karnataka seeks Supreme Court intervention, highlighting a severe rainfall deficit and extensive crop losses.

In Tuesday's Rajya Sabha elections in Karnataka, the ruling Congress secured three seats while the BJP managed to secure one, amid reports of cross-voting, presenting a setback for the saffron party.

Ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections in Karnataka, MLAs from the Congress have been relocated to a five-star hotel in Bengaluru to prevent cross-voting. Five candidates are contesting for four Rajya Sabha seats, intensifying the competition.

The proposed Hindu Religious Endowment Amendment Bill faced strong opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, leading to its rejection and dealing a blow to the Congress government's agenda. Despite efforts to secure passage, the bill failed due to a lack of support, highlighting challenges in navigating state governance dynamics.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence on Sunday that the Congress party is poised to secure victory in at least 20 constituencies in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the media before attending a conference on government guarantee schemes in Malavalli, Mandya district, the Chief Minister conveyed his assurance regarding the party's electoral prospects. 

Congress selects Ajay Maken, Syed Nasir Hussain, and GC Chandrasekhar as Rajya Sabha candidates in Karnataka, omitting L. Hanumanthaiah. Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Akhilesh Prasad Singh were nominated from Himachal Pradesh and Bihar respectively. Sonia Gandhi was nominated from Rajasthan. Maken's prominent role is highlighted.

As the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 draw near, the Congress party is gearing up for a crucial meeting to select candidates for the upcoming polls. Steering Committee Chairman Harish Chaudhary will chair the meeting at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office on February 14th at 11 a.m. Key members of the Congress party, including State Congress In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and other committee members, will participate in the meeting.