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MES Enters Karnataka Polls Announces Candidates for Belagavi and Karwar LS
The Maharashtra Ekikarana Samithi (MES), an anti-Kannada organisation, advocating for the merger of Karnataka’s Belagavi district with Maharashtra, has announced its candidates for the Belagavi and Karwar Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka. This move adds a new dimension to the electoral field, transforming the direct BJP-Congress contest into a triangular one, given the significant presence of Maratha voters in these…
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Veteran Congress Leader Veerappa Moily Retires from Electoral Politics
Bengaluru: Veteran Congress leader, former Karnataka Chief Minister, Veerappa Moily announced his retirement from electoral politics at 84. Though reportedly interested in running for the Chikkaballapur seat, the party chose a younger candidate. Moily emphasized his lack of disappointment and urged his supporters to back the new candidate. He plans to stay active in public life as a writer and…
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Karnataka BJP Shifts PM Modi’s Mega Rally Venue to Coastal City Mangaluru
In a strategic move, the Karnataka BJP has decided to relocate Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s anticipated mega public rally from the mainland region to the coastal area of the state. Sources within the BJP have confirmed that the rally, scheduled for April 14, will now take place in the stronghold city of Mangaluru in Dakshina Kannada district. The decision to…
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Air India Express Launches Direct Flights Between Mangaluru and Jeddah
Mangaluru: Air India Express commenced operations on the exclusive direct flights between Mangaluru and Jeddah today. Dignitaries and officials from Mangaluru International Adani Airport and Air India Express, gathered to witness this historic launch, marking the framework connecting the coastal town with modern commercial hub and gateway for pilgrimages to the Islamic holy cities Mecca and Medina. Mangaluru to Jeddah:…
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Notice: Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat Runs Daily, With Exception on Thursdays
Hubballi: The Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20663/20664) running between Mysuru-Dr. MGR Chennai Central stations will not run on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays due to mechanical constraints. Earlier, the train was running on all days except Wednesdays. Now the trains will run on all days except Thursdays with effect from July 30, 2024, as per the revised schedule. Southern Railway…
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Bommai Predicts Political Turmoil in Karnataka After June 4
Haveri, April 4, 2024 (Hubli Express News): In a campaign rally held in Rattihalli and other villages within the Hirekerur Assembly constituency, former Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency, Basavaraj Bommai, sounded the alarm about the imminent countdown for the state government post-June 4. Bommai expressed concerns over the short tenure of…
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Criticizes Home Minister Amit Shah Over Delayed Drought Relief
Bengaluru: In a scathing attack on Home Minister Amit Shah, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused him of neglecting the needs of the state by failing to release compensation for drought relief. The criticism comes as Shah visited Karnataka to launch a campaign for alliance party candidates ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Siddaramaiah highlighted the severity of the situation,…
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Lok Sabha Election: Amit Shah Set for Intensive Karnataka Tour
The upcoming political campaign in Karnataka is set to witness a flurry of activity as Union Home Minister Amit Shah gears up to kick-start the BJP’s poll efforts. Scheduled to commence on April 2nd in Bengaluru, this campaign aims to convey a message of national unity and highlight the achievements of the BJP-led government. With a focus on pro-incumbency and…
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Congress announces candidate for Kolar Lok Sabha seat, ends deadlock
Bengaluru: The Congress party has finally announced its candidate for the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency, resolving a major issue that had been brewing. While the party had previously announced candidates for 27 Lok Sabha seats, it had delayed the announcement for Kolar due to internal factional disputes. Minister K H Muniyappa and former minister KR Ramesh Kumar factions were at…
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Govind Karjol to contest from Chitradurga, BJP denies ticket to sitting MP
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its seventh list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, it has chosen candidate for the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat. The incumbent Member of Parliament, Narayanaswamy, has been denied the ticket, and instead, former Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol has been named as the party’s candidate for the upcoming elections.
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