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Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar said, JD(S) leaders and their alliance partner BJP are competent to comment on the Prajwal Revanna issue, and questioned as to why they are not speaking.

“My only mistake was 'fast' growth in politics, made no mistake”, says rape convict ex-JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna

Revanna has sought for lesser punishment as a Special Court in Bengaluru is slated to pronounce the quantum of sentence after convicting the 34-year-old former MP in one of the four sexual abuse and rape cases registered against him.

After BJP and Congress, JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy claims credit for US Consulate in Bengaluru

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “As Chief Minister in 2018, I met then-US Ambassador Kenneth Juster to strongly advocate for Bengaluru’s rightful claim for a US Consulate. The images reflect those efforts and the commitment to this vision”.

JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna granted conditional bail in sexual abuse case

The court has set multiple bail conditions including surrender of passport, regular attendance before the investigation officer, and no travel outside the State without its permission

Bengaluru court remands JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna in judicial custody till July 18

On July 1, the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate remanded him in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department, which is probing the cases against him, till today

Suraj Revanna, JD(S) MLC and Prajwal Revanna's brother, arrested in alleged sexual assault case

Suraj Revanna, 37, was summoned for questioning at the Holenarasipura Rural police station, where he was interrogated for several hours before being arrested.

In Tumkuru, BJP’s V Somanna wins against Congress’ S P Muddahanume Gowda with a margin of 1.75 lakh votes

In last year’s assembly elections, Congress won seven out of the ten seats in the district

Karnataka: BJP-led NDA wins 19 seats and Congress in 9

Contrary to exit poll predictions, BJP has not been able to sweep the state with Congress winning 9 seats in Karnataka. BJP is leading in 16 seats while Janata Dal (Secular) is leading in two seats.

Karnataka JDS MP Prajwal Revanna Said He Will Appear Before SIT In Video Message From Abroad

Karnataka JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women, released a video on Monday saying that he will return on May 31 to face the investigation by the Special Investigation Team. The 33-year-old Prajwal said, When I was abroad I saw various allegations on YouTube. I requested 7 days’ time to appear before the SIT. Later, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, made statements against me. All this resulted in depression and isolation. I will come back on May 31 at 10 am to meet with the SIT and give my full cooperation in the investigations. Watch!

Karnataka: A fast-growing economy, but poorer northern districts cause of concern

Karnataka is one of India’s most prosperous and industrialised states, here’s a snapshot of its economy. Home to Fortune 500 companies with Bengaluru emerging as a tech capital of the world, the state’s high growth is uneven. With some districts reporting low per capita income.

Prajwal Revanna case: What are gag orders? What are some recent instances?

According to reports, Revanna had as far back as June 2023 obtained a gag order against close to 86 media outlets and three individuals from speaking on explicit videos that had surfaced.

Why upcoming LS polls could be make-or-break for JD(S)

Karnataka Lok Sabha elections 2024: JD(S) is grappling with multiple issues ahead of the general election.

'Congress govt in Karnataka may fall,' claims Kumaraswamy

The JD(S) leader said: "All is not well in the Congress government. I don't know when this government will go. An influential minister is desperate to escape from the cases against him."

The Karnataka assembly poll defeat is forcing BJP, JD(S) into a risky alliance

The electoral verdict has triggered an existential crisis for JD(S) and a leadership crisis in the BJP. Congress had tied up with JD(S) for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and was routed. Now BJP isn’t confident heading into the 2024 polls and is hoping the votes JD(S) brings in can help preserve its 26 seat tally of 2019 

JD(S) constitutes 21-member new core committee for strengthening and organising party

The 21-member core committee consists of former ministers Sa Ra Mahesh, Bandeppa Khashempur, H K Kumaraswamy, Venkatrao Nadagouda, C S Puttaraju, Alcode Hanumanthappa, also several MLAs, MLCs and leaders of the party

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai hints at alliance talks with JD(S) ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Claiming that their allegations over JD(S) being the ’B-team’ of BJP is now proven, the ruling Congress in the state took a dig at the developments calling the regional outfit an ”opportunistic party”, which is ready to join hands with anyone for the sake of power.

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Will the opposition unite with Congress to beat BJP?

The Karnataka win and increase in popularity ratings of Rahul Gandhi after the success of Bharat Jodo Yatra has rejuvenated the Congress cadre and leadership ahead of the grand finale in 2024. Regional parties like TMC and SP, which were opposed to any tie up with the Congress over its performance in the past, have struck a conciliatory note, recognising that the grand old party won Karnataka by making a severe dent in the vote base of JD(S). But will the opposition unite with the Congress?

When people bat for their caste, caste struggle will go on: H D Kumaraswamy

Speaking about the demand from various communities that the chief minister should be from among them, Kumaraswamy said a chief minister should not belong to any one community but work to improve the lives of all 6.5 crore people of the state.

Karnataka verdict is yet another indication that 'third fronts' are being squeezed out of state politics

The marginalisation of Karnataka’s third force JD(S) is indicative of increasing bipolarity in state politics. In most states, vote shares of the party that finished third show them trailing the winner and runner-up by a huge margin

Karnataka Election Results Highlights: Congress president authorised to appoint next CM, CLP passes resolution

Karnataka Assembly Election Results Highlights: Chief Minister to be sworn in on Thursday, says Congress

Karnataka Elections 2023 Results: Assembly poll victory will help Congress in Rajya Sabha elections in Karnataka next year

Karnataka Elections 2023: The Congress' victory in the Karnataka assembly polls is likely to help the party get its candidates elected in three of the four Rajya Sabha seats from the state falling vacant next year. The tenure of four Rajya Sabha members from the state -- Syed Nasir Hussain, GC Chandrashekhar, and L Hanumanthaiah of the Congress and Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar of the BJP -- ends in 2024.

Karnataka Elections: Some questions about the exit poll process

Karnataka Elections 2023: Most exit pollsters who wagered their numbers yesterday did not share vote share estimates on which they based their calculation or their sampling methodology and other details. This lack of transparency in exit polls makes the calculation of seat numbers a dubious proposition

Karnataka Elections: Advantage Congress after exit polls. Its bipolar fight with BJP is pushing JD(S) to the margins

The direction of the trend is quite clear in the exit polls. Congress has the edge and BJP will again be unable to secure a majority. Congress targeting the Bommai government and BJP projecting its central leadership were two noticeable strands of the bipolar campaign that left JD(S) struggling for voter mindspace

It is advantage Congress in Karnataka exit polls

The close contest for the Assembly elections in 2023 proves that the BJP is struggling to overcome anti-incumbency, charges of corruption and could pay a price for ignoring leaders of its largest voter bank – the Lingayats

Karnataka exit polls predict close race to form government

A hung assembly will allow JDS to play the role of kingmaker and leave the door open for horse trading