Karnataka Elections

Election 2019: Trouble For Karnataka Coalition Government? Sources Say Congress Unhappy

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday May 9, 2019

It certainly isn't for the first time, but there is speculation that the ruling Congress-Janata Dal Secular coalition in Karnataka is once again facing some pressure.

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.

Elections 2019: Voting Underway In Karnataka's Remaining 14 Lok Sabha Seats

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Second phase of polling is underway in the remaining 14 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, where the contest is between the ruling Congress-JD(S) combine and the BJP.

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.

On "The Countdown", Prannoy Roy Analyses JDS-Congress Coalition In Karnataka: Highlights

India News | Saturday April 20, 2019

Will the Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka pull of a win this time as well? The infighting between the parties has been a talking point in the recent past. Will this help the BJP to win the crucial state or is the Modi factor enough to bag votes?

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 Elections 2019: Karnataka BJP Alleges "Mass Deletion" Of Voter Names, Writes To Poll Body

India News | ANI | Friday April 19, 2019

BJP's Karnataka unit on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission over alleged "mass indiscriminate deletion" of names from the voters list in the state.

Close To 400 "All Women Pink Booths" In Karnataka's 1st Phase Of Polling

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 18, 2019

Close to 400 of the 30,164 polling stations in the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka where voting was held on Thursday were staffed exclusively by women, an official said on Thursday.

In Karnataka's Tumkur, Water Woes Weigh On Deve Gowda's Election

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

Struggling with water scarcity, people in Tumkur are in a Catch-22 situation on whether to vote for JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda or thwart the expansion of his dynasty politics and vote his rival BJP candidate to victory.

BJP May Revive ''Operation Kamala'' After Elections, Will Not Succeed: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

The BJP is likely to revive its "Operation Kamala" to topple the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka after the ongoing general election, but it will not succeed in its effort, Coalition Coordination Committee chairman Siddaramaiah has said.

Rahul Dravid Can't Vote This Time. Bengaluru Poll Officer Explains Why

India News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Sunday April 14, 2019

Cricket icon Rahul Dravid, who was named as the Karnataka election body's ambassador for voting in the national election, will not be able to cast own vote this week. His name has been deleted from the voters' list. A senior polling officer told NDTV that the cricketer did not submit the application for transfer of constituency before the deadline.

Karnataka Minister Says Income Tax Officials Searched His Apartment

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 12, 2019

Karnataka Minor Irrigation minister CS Puttaraju Thursday said Income Tax officials have carried out fresh searches at an apartment belonging to him at Karnataka's Mysuru.

Congress Leaders Visit Ayodhya But Do Not Pray, Says Smriti Irani

India News | ANI | Monday April 1, 2019

Congress leaders visit Ayodhya but do not offer prayers in the temple as they are afraid of losing their vote bank, Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Sunday.

33 Withdraw Nomination In Karnataka, 241 In Fray For April 18 Elections

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 30, 2019

A total of 241 candidates are in the fray in Karnataka's 14 Lok Sabha constituencies that will go to polls in the first phase on April 18, poll officials said late on Friday night.

Election Body Seizures Reach Rs 677 Crore As Polls Near, Tamil Nadu Tops

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday March 28, 2019

As much as Rs 677 crore in cash and other assets has been seized across the country ahead of the polls, the Election Commission said in a press briefing today. Tamil Nadu topped the list of offending states, with the authorities recording seizures of Rs 130 crore in gold and other assets.