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Koppal MP Karadi Sanganna Resigns from BJP, Likely to Join Congress
Koppal MP Karadi Sanganna, who was upset following the denial of a BJP ticket to contest from the Koppal Lok Sabha seat, has tendered his resignation to the primary membership of BJP. In a letter sent to BJP state president BY Vijayendra, Sanganna did not mention the reason for quitting party. Sanganna Karadi is likely to join the Congress party,…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad: Vinod Asooti Files Nomination
Dharwad: Vinod Asooti, the Congress candidate for the Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, officially filed his nomination on Tuesday. Symbolically filing in the morning, he later submitted three additional sets of nominations. Before the formal filing, Asooti paid homage to the statue of Shivaji Maharaj in the city and led a grand procession to the nomination venue. Minister Santosh Lad, along…
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Basavaraj Bommai and Mrinal Hebbalkar File Nominations
Haveri/Belagavi: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai filed his nomination as the BJP candidate for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha constituency on Monday. Mrinal Hebbalkar, son of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, filed his nomination as the Congress candidate for the Belagavi Lok Sabha seat. Hebbalkar is contesting against former CM Jagadish Shettar. Basavaraj Bommai was awarded the ticket by his party at the…
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State News
Shockwaves in Karnataka: BJP’s Grip Slips, Congress Makes Waves
As the anticipation for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election runs high, a cascade of pre-poll surveys inundates the public discourse. Amidst this flurry, an intriguing revelation surfaces from the Lok Poll survey, offering a nuanced perspective on the BJP’s electoral fortunes in Karnataka. Contrary to prevailing expectations, the Lok Poll’s findings suggest a potential deviation from the BJP’s past electoral…
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Politics News
Bold Commitments: Highlights of Congress’ ‘Nyay Patra’ Manifesto
The Congress party has released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, prioritizing job creation, infrastructure development, and a national caste census. Released in New Delhi by party leader Mallikarjun Kharge, the manifesto emphasizes ‘work’, ‘wealth’, and ‘welfare’ as its overarching themes. It promises a nationwide caste census to identify socio-economic conditions, along with a pledge to raise the…
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Sonia Gandhi and Others Take Oath as Rajya Sabha Members
In a significant event at the new Parliament building, New Delhi witnessed the swearing-in of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as members of the Rajya Sabha. Alongside them, 12 others hailing from diverse states such as Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana also took the oath. Sonia Gandhi secured her Rajya Sabha seat representing…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Rajat Ulladdimath Urges Lingayat Seers to Back OBC Candidate
Hubballi: Congress leader Rajat Ullagaddimath has appealed to Lingayat Mutt seers for their support towards Congress candidate Vinod Asooti, who hails from the OBC community. Ullagaddimath’s plea follows a recent outcry from Lingayat seers opposing the candidacy of current MP from Dharwad, Pralhad Joshi. Led by Fakira Dingaleshwar Swamiji, the Lingayat seers have issued a deadline to the BJP leadership,…
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State News
Breaking News: Sadanand Gowda Rules Out Joining Congress Amid BJP Ticket Snub
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister DV Sadanand Gowda, who did not receive a BJP ticket to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Bengaluru North constituency, has clarified that he will not be joining the Congress party. Addressing reporters on Thursday, Sadanand Gowda confirmed that he had been approached by Congress leaders who offered him the opportunity to contest from…
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India News
Lingayat or OBC? Congress Weighs Options for Key Dharwad Constituency
Hubballi: In a strategic move, the Congress party on Tuesday released its second list of candidates, leaving political enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the announcement of contenders for at least 14 more seats in Karnataka by March 15. The focus is particularly on the Dharwad Lok Sabha seat, where speculation abounds regarding potential candidates. Amidst the considerations, the Congress party is contemplating…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi Congress Leader Prakash Burbure Quits Party
Hubballi: Young Congress leader from Hubballi-Dharwad, Prakash Burbure, has resigned from the primary membership of the party. Prakash submitted his resignation to Congress party’s Hubballi-Dharwad city district president, Altaf Halwoor, on Sunday. He also submitted his resignation to the OBC Morcha. Speaking to hubliexpress, Burbure did not disclose any specific reasons for leaving the party but mentioned that he was…
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