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Exit Poll Predictions Turn Heat On Congress, HD Kumaraswamy In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Monday May 20, 2019

The voting was for the Lok Sabha polls. But Karnataka's Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition government is feeling the heat after exit polls indicated that the BJP and allies were all set to come back to power in the centre.

"Just Exit Poll, Not Exact Poll," Says HD Kumaraswamy, Criticises EVMs

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 20, 2019

With most exit polls forecasting another term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP almost sweeping Karnataka in the Lok Sabha polls, chief minister HD Kumaraswamy Monday expressed concerns over the vulnerability of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

In Karnataka, Congress-JDS Heading For Big Defeat, Predicts Poll Of Polls

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday May 19, 2019

The pattern of the Congress crashing out in states it won in the assembly elections has continued in Karnataka, exit polls predicted today. The party, which managed to keep the BJP out of power in the state with a deft alliance with HD Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal Secular last May, has failed to stem the tide of BJP's popularity.

HD Kumaraswamy's Advice After "Controversial" Remarks By JDS Leader

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2019

Fed up with the differences in the ruling Congress-JDS coalition and the "Siddaramaiah for CM again'' clamour, senior JDS leader Basavaraj Horatti on Saturday suggested that the assembly be dissolved.

Searches At Two Karnataka Hotels In Rooms Of Congress, JD(S) Leaders

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2019

An election commission squad, along with income tax and enforcement directorate sleuths, on Tuesday carried out searches in two hotels in Hubballi where State minister DK Shivakumar and some Congress and JD(S) leaders were staying.

JD(S) Karnataka Chief Speaking Out Of Jealousy: Siddaramaiah Over Chief Minister Row

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 12, 2019

JD(S) Karnataka chief H Viswanath's remarks on Siddaramaiah's performance as Chief Minister in the previous government triggered a war of words between the two leaders today, with Mr Siddaramaiah saying he will raise it in the next Congress-JD(S) coalition coordination committee meeting.

"Didn't Quit JDS, Was Expelled By HD Deve Gowda," Says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 11, 2019

Attacked time and again over shifting loyalty from JD(S) to Congress, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday clarified that he was expelled from that party by former prime minister and its chief HD Deve Gowda.

HD Kumaraswamy To Campaign For Congress In Karnataka Assembly Bypolls

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

Ending speculation about his participation in campaigning, amid strains in the ruling Congress-JD(S) government, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy will canvass for Congress candidates in Kundgol and Chincholi assembly by-polls on May 13 and 14.

Siddaramaiah Rules Out Possibility Of Becoming Chief Minister Now

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

Noting that many Congress leaders are pitching for making him the chief minister out of "affection", Siddaramaiah today ruled out the possibility of any change in the top post held by HD Kumaraswamy of the JD(S).

Karnataka Minister Says JD(S) Workers Might Have Voted For BJP

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

Karnataka minister GT Deve Gowda on Wednesday said that his party JD(S) workers in Mysuru and elsewhere might have voted for the BJP, underlining the unease between ruling coalition partners.

67.44% Voting In Karnataka. Crucial Shivamogga Seat Highest At 76.45%

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 24, 2019

An estimated 67.44 per cent voter turnout was reported tentatively in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies of Karnataka, for which polls were held in the second phase Tuesday, with the Congress-JD(S) alliance and BJP locked in a fierce contest.

Blog: As Karnataka Votes, BJP vs Congress Alliance - The Numbers

Blog | IP Bajpai | Monday April 22, 2019

Like anywhere in India, how people vote in Karnataka is complicated by other factors, caste being the most dominant, especially in non-urban areas.

Karnataka Political Workers, On Post-Poll Holiday, Killed In Sri Lanka Blasts

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Arun Nair | Monday April 22, 2019

Four members of the Janata Dal Secular (JDS) were among five Indians killed in a series of blasts that struck Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy confirmed today. They were part of a seven-member group from Dasarahalli that had gone to the island nation after the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 11.

Election 2019: On Shivamogga Battle, HD Kumaraswamy Says Have Recognised And Fixed Mistake

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday April 19, 2019

Karnataka is voting in two phases this election. The southern half of the state - 14 seats out of 28 - voted on Thursday. The remaining 14 seats will vote next Tuesday.

General Election 2019: Will Sit Beside Rahul Gandhi If He Becomes PM, Says Deve Gowda On Future Plans

India News | ANI | Friday April 19, 2019

Former prime minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda has said that unlike BJP veteran LK Advani, he is not going to retire from active politics, and that if Rahul Gandhi becomes the prime minister of the country, he will be by his side.