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    Karnataka Congress Faces Internal Rift Over By-Election

    Bengaluru, April 11 Karnataka Congress Minority Department President K Abdul Jabbar announced his resignation from the post on Saturday, a day after a group of Muslim leaders accused members of their own party of "conspiring" to defeat the official candidate in Davanagere South.Jabbar, an MLC...
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    Congress Stands with Stalin: Shivakumar Denies Split

    Chennai, April 9 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday dismissed claims that the "real Congress" is backing a newly formed political outfit and reiterated that the entire INC stands with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.At an election rally in Maraimalai Nagar, a...
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    Political Contest in Karnataka: Bypolls Reflect Leadership Challenges

    Bengaluru, April 9 Over 68 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Bagalkot and Davanagere South Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, where bypolls were held on Thursday, as the Congress is aiming to retain these key seats, while the BJP seeks to gain ground there.According to the Election...
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    K'taka Bypolls: Voting Begins in Two Assembly Segments

    Bengaluru, April 9 Voting was underway for by-elections to two Assembly constituencies—Bagalkot and Davanagere South in Karnataka on Thursday.The polls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Counting of votes will take place on May 4...
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    Karnataka Bypolls: Congress Seeks to Hold On, BJP Eyes Gains

    Bengaluru, April 8 Voting for by-elections to two Assembly constituencies in Karnataka—Bagalkot and Davanagere South—will be held on Thursday, following a high-voltage campaign by both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.The polls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs...
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    Kerala Assembly Elections: UDF Projected to Win Two-Thirds Majority

    Bengaluru, April 7 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar predicted a two-thirds majority for the Congress-led UDF in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, while accusing the ruling LDF of having an "internal understanding" with the BJP.He also claimed that the people of Kerala are...
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    Bypass Election Could Trigger Karnataka Leadership Shift

    Hubballi (Karnataka), April 7 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the state will see if a new chief minister emerges after the by-elections to two assembly seats.The by-elections for the Bagalkot and Davanagere South Assembly constituencies will be held on April...
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    Power Play in Karnataka: Cabinet Reshuffle Under Consideration

    Bengaluru, April 7 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command will decide on the cabinet reshuffle, amid mounting pressure within the ruling party to make a change, aimed at providing opportunities to new faces.A group...
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    Kerala Migration Driven by Lack of Opportunities, Says Shivakumar

    Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday alleged that despite being highly educated, people in Kerala are forced to seek jobs in other states and countries due to a lack of opportunities.The Congress leader is in the state as part of the campaign for...
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    Siddaramaiah to Remain CM 'Under Current Situation': Karnataka Minister

    Mysuru, April 6 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated on Monday that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister for the full five-year term "under the current situation."However, he maintained that any decision regarding leadership change rests solely with the Congress high command...
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    Siddaramaiah to Remain CM 'Under Current Circumstances': Karnataka Minister

    Mysuru, April 6 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated on Monday that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister for the full five-year term "under the current circumstances."However, he maintained that any decision regarding a change in leadership rests solely with the Congress high...
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    Congress Attacks BJP Over Alleged Targeting of CM Siddaramaiah

    Bengaluru, April 4 Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Saturday over alleged disparaging remarks made by former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during an assembly bypoll campaign in...
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    Davangere By-Elections Trigger CM Leadership Speculation

    Bengaluru, April 1 BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday that the ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka is on a "temporary pause" due to by-elections, and claimed that the state is headed towards a "political battle" for the Chief Minister's position in May...
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    Bagalkote By-Election Amidst Political Uncertainty

    Bagalkote (Karnataka), March 31 Amid the ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Tuesday that the government led by the party will remain in power for two more years, and that he will continue to hold the top position.He made these...
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    Bagalkote By-Election: Congress and BJP Intensify Campaigning

    Bagalkote (Karnataka), March 30 Bagalkote, a constituency heading for elections, witnessed intense campaigning on Monday as both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP sought to sway voters.The by-elections for the Bagalkote and Davanagere South assembly constituencies will be held on...
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    Deputy CM Shivakumar Finalizes MLA Ticket Plan for IPL and Tournaments

    Bengaluru, March 30 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday that each MLA will be provided with three free tickets for IPL matches, while two complimentary tickets will be given for international matches, with the option to purchase two more.Speaking to reporters at his...
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    Suresh Kumar Refuses IPL Tickets, Criticizes 'VIP Culture'

    Bengaluru, March 28 Calling the decision to allot two IPL tickets to MLAs “VIP culture”, senior Karnataka BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar on Saturday said he does not want them.He expressed surprise that the government was eager to make such an announcement just 24 hours after the discussion in the...
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    Siddaramaiah Reaffirms High Command’s Authority

    Mysuru (Karnataka), March 28 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated on Saturday that the Congress high command's decision would be final on his continuation in office, and said he would present two more state budgets if permitted.Expressing confidence that the Congress would win both...
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    Shivakumar Accuses Assam Govt of Widespread Corruption

    Guwahati, March 28 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader D K Shivakumar alleged here on Saturday that there is no other administration as corrupt as the one in Assam, claiming that the entire state ministry, as well as their family members, are involved in it.He questioned...
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    MLA's Refusal Highlights Concerns Over Privileges in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, March 28 Calling the decision to allot two IPL tickets to MLAs "VIP culture", senior Karnataka BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar on Saturday said he does not want them.He expressed surprise that the government was eager to make such an announcement just 24 hours after the discussion in the...
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