Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi faces a criminal case for controversial remarks about Hinduism. Despite retraction, a private complaint led to legal action, with the Special Court ordering charges under IPC Sections 153 and 500. The case's impact on Jarakiholi's political career remains uncertain.
India News Feb 4, 2024, 10:56 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared insights gained from the Karnataka assembly elections, highlighting the importance of countering the BJP full form's diversionary tactics in politics. The Congress leader emphasized that the BJP's electoral success often hinges on shifting the public's focus and distorting facts rather than substantive achievements.
India News Sep 25, 2023, 1:32 PM IST
In an unanticipated turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) experienced a setback in the highly anticipated Karnataka Assembly elections that was held on May 10, 2023. The Congress party emerged as the victor, signifying a shift in the political landscape of the state.
Karnataka Jul 8, 2023, 1:53 PM IST
During campaigning for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections, Congress leaders repeatedly assured the voters that these five guarantees would be approved in the maiden cabinet meeting on the first day of coming to power.
India News May 19, 2023, 6:48 PM IST
The 'guarantees' found resonance with voters of the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections 2023, particularly with women, and played a key role in the party's resounding victory, political analysts noted.
India News May 17, 2023, 4:57 PM IST
The Congress returned to power on its own in Karnataka after 10 years, knocking the BJP off its only southern perch on Saturday as voters decisively backed the grand old party desperately seeking electoral revival ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
India News May 13, 2023, 8:24 PM IST
A trusted lieutenant of the Gandhi family, DK Shivakumar, an eight-time MLA, is considered as a "troubleshooter" for the party.
India News May 13, 2023, 7:54 PM IST
As the results from the May 10 election rolled in, belying several exit polls that predicted a hung assembly, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat -- the second loss for the BJP after Himachal Pradesh in December last year.
India News May 13, 2023, 6:28 PM IST
JD-S leader HD Kumaraswamy conceded defeat of his party in the Karnataka election 2023 on Saturday.
India News May 13, 2023, 1:44 PM IST
Dr. K Sudhakar, a former leader of the Congress and current BJP stalwart, will run in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly Elections in an attempt to win Chikkaballapur for a fourth time
India News May 13, 2023, 9:10 AM IST
In the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, Shettar won from Hubli Dharwad Central constituency after defeating Congress' Mahesh Nalwad by a margin of 21,306 votes. He defeated Nalwad in the 2013 elections by a margin of 17,754 votes.
India News May 13, 2023, 8:00 AM IST
Despite several companies declaring a day off for citizens to exercise their voting rights in the Karnataka Election 2023, Bangalore Urban recorded a voter turnout of only 53.08 per cent.
India News May 10, 2023, 8:13 PM IST
In the 2018 Karnataka Assembly polls, the state recorded a voter turnout of 72.36 percent. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is seeking re-election from Shiggaon in Haveri district for a fourth consecutive term, said he would win with a record margin. Bommai said the party would get a "comfortable majority".
India News May 10, 2023, 6:58 PM IST
Karnataka voted today. In the high-stakes battle, a combative Congress is eyeing a comeback while the BJP is looking to script history to retain its southern bastion. The election to the 224-seat assembly saw a high-octane campaign that, at times, turned controversial with the level of public discourse plummeting. With the stakes being high in the mega battle of ballots, the major political parties in contention -- the BJP, Congress and JD(S) -- have made a strong pitch to boost their electoral prospects. Voting took place from 7 am to 6 pm amid tight security arrangements. The ballots will be counted on Saturday. Stay tuned to Asianet Newsable for the latest updates from the ground.
India News May 10, 2023, 2:32 AM IST
Ahead of the Karnataka Election 2023, PM Narendra Modi addressed 18 rallies in the southern state and spoke to party members through a virtual interaction on April 27. He also led six roadshows -- three in Bengaluru and one each in Mysuru, Kalaburagi and Tumakuru.
India News May 8, 2023, 3:48 PM IST