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Karnataka Election 2023 highlights: Yogi Adityanath slams Congress in Mandya
It's raining campaigns, rallies and roadshows in Karnataka as union ministers flock to the state ahead of the May 10 assembly election.
Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Updates: As the assembly election approaches fast, campaigns from both the BJP and the Congress have intensified, with many union ministers, senior leaders and star campaigners touring the state for rallies and roadshows. CM Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday campaigned in the Hubballi-Dharwad West Assembly constituency. Meanwhile, a day after union home minister Amit Shah and BJP National president JP Nadda's roadshows, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi visited parts of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar, called the old Mysore region, which is a Vokkaliga heartland....Read More
Moreover, defence minister Rajnath Singh will also join the BJP's campaign in Karnataka from Belagavi and Bagalkote districts starting today.
Karnataka is set to vote on May 10 and counting is scheduled for May 13. Follow for the latest updates.
JDS stronghold in Old Mysuru will be shattered: Nalin Kumar Kateel
Bharatiya Janata Party state president Nalin Kumar Kateel said that BJP will get a majority in the state again while JDS stronghold in Old Mysuru will be shattered and Congress seats will be reduced.
Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, Kateel said, "BJP is making efforts to win more seats in Old Mysuru, a JDS stronghold. A lot of publicity work is being done and BJP is also calling star campaigners."
Will increase reservations to 75% to all castes: LoP Siddaramaiah
Former CM and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah said that the reservations will be increased to 75% from the current 50% to all castes based on the population. He tweeted, “Congress party is committed to increasing the reservation limit from 50% to 75%, and to increase reservation to all castes based on their population.”
We did not deny a ticket to Shettar but: BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai
BJP leader Mahesh Tenginkai who is facing former CM Jagadish Shettar at his constituency said that the party did not deny a ticket to him, but he denied party’s offer. He also said that the BJP high command’s decisions will not serve anyone’s personal gains.
He told ANI, “BJP denying a ticket to Jagadish Shettar is a lie. The party denied tickets to Eshwarappa, Ragupathi Bhatt and Ramdas but it’s Shettar who denied the party's offer. The party wants to accommodate senior leaders in a bigger position and was offered the same to Jagadish Shettar. It is he who turned down the offer and joined the Congress.”
Priyanka Gandhi holds a road show in Karnataka's Hiryur
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday held a massive roadshow here waving at a large enthusiastic crowd along the route, seeking people's support for the party in the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka.
She said, “Make Congress victorious, make Karnataka win. In this election, vote for your future, future of your children and your state.” (ANI)
Don’t want votes from Pakistani mindsets : BJP leader CT Ravi
Senior BJP leader CT Ravi said that the party doesn't need votes from those Muslims who have ‘Pakistani mindsets'. He also said that there are good Muslims who are patriots and they will vote for the BJP.
He said, “There are many patriots among Muslims who vote for BJP. But some of them who support Pakistan and have divisive ideology vote for Congress and Janata Dal. We don't want the votes of those who have a Pakistani mindset.” (ANI)
Defence minister Rajnath Singh slams Congress in poll bound Karnataka
Union minister Rajnath Singh slammed the Congress party for having introduced four per cent reservation, in its earlier term, on religious lines in Karnataka, saying it had been done only to appease Muslims.
He said, “We will welcome if an economically-weaker Muslim or a Christian gets reservation benefits but the Constitution of India does not permit religion-based reservation."
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath kick starts elections campaign in Mandya
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath began his election campaign from Karnataka's Mandya, ahead of assembly elections in the state. He attacked the Congress and told that they are supporting the banned outfits like PFI.
He said, “In this country, there is no space for reservations based on a religion, which is why the Karnataka governement announced thier nee reservation policy. The BJP doesn't know to do appeasement politics but clearly knows about the empowerment. The Congress is expert in doing appeasement politics as they are supporting the banner outfits like PFI in Karnataka.”
Priyanka Gandhi enjoys idlis and makes dosas at Mysuru's Mylary hotel
Senior Congress leader and party’s star campaigner in Karnataka – Priyanka Gandhi – was seen enjoying the morning breakfast at Mysuru’s iconic Mylary hotel. She also interacted with the customers in Mylary and tried some famous Mysuru’s delicacies.
‘Day by day, party is coming down,': Jagadish Shettar on Amit Shah's remarks
Former Karnataka CM and Congress candidate from Hubli-Dharwad Central, Jagadish Shettar, on Tuesday addressed Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks against him and said, “He is the Home Minister. He must have taken a report on this constituency and Karnataka politics. Day by day, the party is coming down. With that apprehension, he started attacking Jagadish Shettar.” (ANI)
‘We are contesting under leadership of CM Bommai’: BJP National Gen Secy CT Ravi
Amid reports of party leader and former minister KS Eshwarappa pitching him as the next CM, BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi said, “We are contesting under the leadership of Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai. Today, only a few people in some places are saying this, on the day when people in the entire state say this is when I will be ready to be the CM. Today, Bommai ji is the CM.” (ANI)
‘Those who cannot be of their family or ideology, can never be of the public’: Smriti Irani on Shettar
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday addressed former CM Jagadish Shettar's exit from the BJP and said that those who cannot be of their religion, family or ideology, can never be of the public.
She was addressing a public meeting in Dharwad, when she said, "A few days ago one of our men (Jagadish Shettar) backstabbed us and went to the other camp (Congress). The public knows everything. I want to tell the people of Hubli-Dharwad that those who cannot be of their religion, family or ideology, can never be of the public."
