Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 LIVE Updates: ECI's flying squad checks DK Shivakumar's chopper

ECI's flying squad checked Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar's helicopter after it reached the helipad at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada.

The party's state chief was travelling in the chopper.(ANI)

Karnataka Election 2023 Highlights: Karnataka is set to vote on May 10, for which results are due May 13. With the crucial poll approaching fast, all major parties are stepping up their campaigns and taking out roadshows.  ...Read More

 

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• Apr 22, 2023 04:19 pm IST

  'People will not believe in BJP's Lingayat CM campaign': Jagadish Shettar

  Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who recently joined Congress said that people will not believe in the BJP's Lingayat CM campaign and that they are intelligent enough not to support such a party.

  Speaking to ANI, Shettar said, "Many Lingayat leaders left BJP. Hurting my self-respect means hurting the people of the region, which will affect the vote bank of the BJP. The people of the state are wise enough not to cast their vote for BJP."

• Apr 22, 2023 03:19 pm IST

  Over 3,000 validly nominated candidates in fray after scrutiny

  A total of 3,044 validly nominated candidates are in the fray for May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka, after their nominations were found to be in order during the scrutiny on Friday.

  (PTI)

Apr 22, 2023 01:46 pm IST

ECI's flying squad checks DK Shivakumar's chopper

Flying squad of the Election Commission and officials conducted a check of the helicopter used by Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar after it reached the helipad at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada. The party's state chief was travelling in the chopper.

“Nothing wrong in that. They have done their duty,” Shivakumar said.

(ANI)

Apr 22, 2023 12:52 pm IST

Rahul Gandhi to visit Udupi on April 27

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Udupi on April 27 for the Karnataka election campaign ahead of the May 10 elections to the state assembly. Gandhi would address the fishermen community in Uchila in the district to understand their problems and sufferings.

(PTI)

Apr 22, 2023 12:13 pm IST

Amit Shah’s road show on Bengaluru's outskirts cancelled due to rain

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's road show on Friday was cancelled owing to downpour at Devanahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru, BJP sources said. Shah arrived here on a two-day visit to the state to campaign ahead of the May 10 Assembly elections.

(PTI)

Apr 22, 2023 11:09 am IST

Several injured after BJP and JDS workers clash in Tumakuru

Several persons were injured after a clash erupted between supporters of BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular), police officials informed on Friday. In the aftermath of the incident, local shopkeepers alleged that JDS workers stabbed BJP workers with broken bottles and knives.

"Two BJP workers, identified as Mubarak Pasha and Nazir, were injured. They were attacked by JDS workers," a BJP official said.

(ANI)

Apr 22, 2023 10:17 am IST

JP Nadda holds roadshow, Amit Shah meets state leaders in Karnataka

The BJP has stepped up its campaign for the Karnataka assembly polls with party chief JP Nadda holding a roadshow and rally in Bidar and Union Home Minister Amit Shah meeting Karnataka BJP leaders on his three-day visit to the state to take stock of the party's poll preparations.

Shah was supposed to hold a roadshow in Devanahalli but it was cancelled due to rain.