Caste

Several Sandalwood celebrities, including members of Dr Rajkumar's family, Ganesh, Amulya, Vinay Rajkumar, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, Tara Anuradha, Shweta Srivatsava, Vicky Varun, Chaithra Achar, Chandan Shetty, Master Manjunath, Srimurali, Hema Prabhat, Saptami Gowda, Kavya Shetty, and Nidhi Subbaiah, participated in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, stressing the importance of voting.

Asianet Newsable's Anish Kumar travels to the historic Hajipur constituency in Vaishali district of Bihar. Hajipur, with its rich historical significance, witnesses a contest between Chirag Paswan of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and former Bihar government minister Shiv Chandra Ram of the RJD.

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.

While the Congress has clarified that its manifesto focuses on social economic caste census rather than wealth redistribution, Deve Gowda continued his assault on the Congress, likening its alleged plan to tactics of Maoist leaders and revolutionary movements.

"So did you like the Congress manifesto? You must have seen that the PM has panicked, he is rattled and scared. It is a krantikari (revolutionary) manifesto," Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday.

The National Commission for Backward Classes criticizes Karnataka's decision to extend reservation benefits to all Muslims, arguing it undermines social justice principles. They contend it overlooks the diverse needs within the Muslim community and could harm marginalized castes. Concerns are also raised about the decision's impact on local body election representation.

In an exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed three misconceptions about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The tragic and brutal murder of Neha Hiremath, a 23-year-old first-year MCA student, has sent shockwaves through the city of Hubballi and stirred a national debate on the alarming rise of 'love jihad.'

Baisakhi is a holiday that unites people regardless of caste, creed, or religion. It commemorates the bountiful harvest, nature's bounty, and the spirit of togetherness and fraternity.
 

The Congress party released its manifesto, titled 'Nyay Patra,' for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The manifesto outlines various promises and commitments, including conducting a nationwide socio-economic and caste Census.

The manifesto, unveiled in New Delhi, aims to conduct a nationwide census to evaluate the socio-economic conditions of different castes and sub-castes, intending to strengthen affirmative action initiatives based on the collected data

The Election Commission on Monday censured Congress' Supriya Shrinate and BJP leader Dilip Ghosh for derogatory remarks against the dignity of women.

The Mood of the Nation Survey conducted by the Asianet News Network provides significant insights into the shifting dynamics of the Indian electorate. The survey highlights a notable departure from traditional voting patterns, with an emphasis on development over caste dynamics and populist promises.

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases, and Delhi, the national capital, will go to polls on May 25. Delhi has seven Lok Sabha seats. While one seat is reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SC), the rest are unreserved. Take a look at South Delhi's constituency profile, which are the main parties and previous election results and more.
 

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held in seven phases, and Delhi, the national capital, will go to polls on May 25. Delhi has seven Lok Sabha seats. While one seat is reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SC), the rest are unreserved. Take a look at West Delhi's constituency profile, which are the main parties and previous election results and more.