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Kannadiga's money power works for BJP
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Super rich candidates elected to the Karnataka Assembly in the recent elections, did their bit to help the BJP.
They ensured BJP's win in eight of Bellary's nine seats.
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Belgaum's identity crisis comes to the fore
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Belgaum will vote on Thursday in the last phase of the Karnataka elections. Being an area known to be politically sensitive it has a controversial history of border issues between
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Former CM set to break record
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If former chief minister Dharam Singh wins the elections this time, he will be entering the record books. And if it is a hung assembly, he could also be Deve Gowda's choice for CM.
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BJP's southern Hindutva at work
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Coastal Karnataka is popularly known as the laboratory for the growth of Hindutva in south India. The BJP has been able to make significant in roads in this region.
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Karnataka: Delimitation benefits Schedule Tribe MLA
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From two seats in the 224-seat Karnataka assembly, the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha this time will see 15 Scheduled Tribe MLAs.
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Booze and politics a heady mix in Karnataka
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The fuel that drives politics in Karnataka is its multi-crore liquor lobby. It's always had a shadowy influence on the state's politics but it bubbles to the surface during electio
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The Richie Riches of Karnataka politics
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As Karnataka gets ready for next phase of polls, an NGO looks at the financial and criminal background of candidates.
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Coalition disaster led to polls in Karnataka
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These polls are taking place a year before schedule because of coalition failure and political mess in the state.
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From battleground Karnataka to kabaddi
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Prasad Babu, better known as Kabaddi Babu, has added a sporty colour to Karnataka's election scene.
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Bangalore using blogs for poll
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Bangalore is living up to its reputation as a tech savvy city in the run to the election.
People are using blogs to discuss everything from women in politics to criminals.
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Krishna factor crucial in polls
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SM Krishna is the face of the Congress for these assembly elections in Karnataka. He walked away from the post of Governor of Maharashtra to get back into the election battle.
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Karnataka polls get a makeover
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In the past, loudspeakers and roadside election speeches used to lend that colour typically associated with Indian elections.
However, the Election Commission would have no
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JD(S) wants IT pie for Kannadigas
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Election time always sees politicians and their promises.
Continuing the tradition, the JD(S) in its poll manifesto has promised a 30 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in
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Cong offers freebies to Karnataka voters
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Just like in Tamil Nadu, the Congress manifesto also promises food grains at Rs two a kilo and a colour TV for families below poverty line.
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