POLITICS
Karnataka verdict a secular disaster: Neither religion, nor caste politics, helped BJP
The build-up on Hindutva issues like hijab, halal, ban on Muslim traders, began early last year, while the reservation policy was hurriedly changed and put out this year to appeal to Lingayats, Vokkaligas, and Dalits. Neither strategy managed to convince voters.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Karnataka Assembly Election Results: Congress set for a clean sweep, many BJP ministers lose
BJP's experiment of giving tickets to 75 new faces seemed to have backfired, which added to the strong anti-incumbency. Congress has a tough decision to make on chief ministership after DK Shivakumar's emotional pitch and Siddaramaiah's strong claims.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Exit polls give Congress the edge, with BJP close behind
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: However, in the event of a hung assembly, which some of the exit polls indicate is a possibility, it is the JD(S) with its likely modest numbers that could once again become the king or the kingmaker.
POLITICS
Karnataka polls: Why communal passions have remained cool in the coastal region this time around
Both the Congress and the BJP have fielded new faces. While BJP candidates have been touting the state government’s development credentials, Congress hopefuls have been focusing on their party’s proposed guarantee schemes and on labelling the BJP government as corrupt.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
How the Congress can gain from the BJP sidelining its Lingayat leaders
The Congress has a golden opportunity to build a narrative of Lingayats being sidelined by the BJP to rebuild its lost vote bank in the community.
INDIA
Karnataka Election 2023: Shivakumar bats for Kharge as CM, upset Siddaramaiah wants clarity on post
Siddaramaiah, known for his obdurate actions at times, is aspiring to become CM for the second time and is capable of taking a tough stand not to contest the elections if he is disregarded.
