POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi vs. EC: 'Vote theft' charge is dubious but electoral rolls have a problem
Rahul Gandhi’s example of Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura assembly constituency to make his case is unconvincing. However, he has brought to the fore a long festering wound which needs to be addressed squarely, rather than attacking and intimidating a leader, who after all is playing the role of a “messenger”
POLITICS
Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar outcome in Karnataka may hinge on ‘corruption scandals’
Shivakumar’s supporters through public statements are seeking to create conditions for a change in CM. All signs point to the current CM Siddaramaiah digging in and the Congress central leadership all at sea. The deadlock could be broken by adverse court rulings on ‘corruption scandals’ the CM confronts
POLITICS
‘Caste Census’ announcement by GoI gives Siddaramaiah wiggle room
Under fire for a highly controversial caste survey, Karnataka’s CM has now got the opportunity to claim that his initiative on this issue forced PM Modi’s hand
POLITICS
Karnataka’s caste survey opens a Pandora’s Box for the polity
A deeply divided Cabinet, outraged mutt heads and thwarted ambitions muddy the waters. Two key questions remain unanswered. Will Siddaramaiah realise his ‘dream project’ of making the OBCs have a greater say in Karnataka politics? Can any political party remain unscathed by the fallout of the report?
POLITICS
How Karnataka is losing its advantage in the fight against COVID-19
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa should know that his government must act swiftly on several fronts if Bengaluru were not to go the Mumbai or the Delhi way
POLITICS
Opinion | Karnataka bypoll results show benefits of an united opposition against BJP
Through Karnataka, the Congress may be sending out a message to all its potential allies across India that it is ready for any ‘sacrifice’ to defeat the NDA in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls
POLITICS
Opinion | Are JD(S)’s electoral plans in Karnataka at the cost of Congress?
In a clear indication that the JD(S) is already using the Congress to grow stronger, it has persuaded Rahul Gandhi to leave Shivamogga to its candidate, though historically Shivamogga is a Congress bastion
POLITICS
Opinion | By opting for early assembly polls, Telangana’s KCR has played his hand wisely
Chandrasekhar Rao has caught the Congress and TDP by surprise, decoupled the state and general elections and could even play kingmaker in 2019
POLITICS
On a warpath: Disgruntled Siddaramaiah throws Congress-JD(S) alliance into a tailspin
Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has turned into a thorn in the flesh for HD Kumaraswamy as he has never reconciled with the Congress leadership’s decision to offer ‘unconditional’ support to make him the CM
BUSINESS
Kumaraswamy’s cabinet expansion sparks more dissent in Karnataka
Congress got 22 cabinet berths and the JD(S) 12, but the larger party has kept six seats vacant and JD(S) one, to keep aspirants’ hopes alive.
INDIA
Why the Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka could backfire in 2019
The maximum number of Lok Sabha seats JD(S) has ever won in Karnataka is four, it will be a clear case of the tail wagging the dog if the Congress fights 2019 under Kumaraswamy's leadership.
POLITICS
Six days on, new Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy's cabinet woes are far from over
Leaders of Congress and JD(S) have held several rounds of meetings, both in Bengaluru and New Delhi, but have failed to arrive at a consensus on Cabinet formation
