Karnataka politics
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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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Mandya on Edge: Sumalatha Ambareesh in Tug-of-War with BJP and JD(S)
Sumalatha Ambareesh is actively pursuing the BJP ticket for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Mandya. Despite the BJP’s inclination to yield Mandya to its ally, the JD(S), Sumalatha is determined to secure her candidacy. To address the evolving situation, she has called a crucial meeting with supporters and well-wishers on February 25 in Bengaluru. The meeting, set to include…
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BJP-JDS Coalition Sees Hope in Dr. Manjunath for Bengaluru Rural, But Can He Defeat Sitting MP?
Mandya, Karnataka: In a potential political development in Mandya, known cardiologist Dr. Manjunath, the son-in-law of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, is being considered by the Deve Gowda family for an entry into politics. There are discussions about fielding him in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Addressing the speculations, Dr. Manjunath stated on Tuesday, “People are talking…
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Randeep Surjewala in Bengaluru: Discussions Going on Appointments for Boards and Corporations
Bengaluru: Randeep Singh Surjewala, the Karnataka Congress in-charge, convened a meeting at Bengaluru’s Taj West End Hotel to discuss the appointment of corporation boards. Speaking to reporters, Surjewala emphasized the importance of thorough discussions and consideration of all aspects before reaching a decision. He expressed his commitment to the process, having visited the state multiple times for this purpose. Surjewala…
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“Who said we are going to Yatnal’s house?” Yediyurappa’s sharp response to scribes
Bengaluru: The ongoing rift between former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, his son BY Vijayendra, and Vijayapura BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal appears more deep than initially believed. When questioned by a journalist regarding Yatnal’s recent statement, wherein he said that he not interested to meet him and not allow Vijayendra into his house due to alleged withholding of funds…
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MLA Yatnal Snubs BJP President Vijayendra, Refuses Meeting
Vijayapura: MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has stated that there is no need for BY Vijayendra, the state BJP president, to meet him. Speaking to media representatives in the city today, Yatnal said he had clearly told Vijayendra not to come to meet him. He mentioned remembering all the games that Vijayendra had played in the past and asserted that he…
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