Karnataka Assembly Elections

The swearing-in ceremony was held exactly a week after the Congress swept the Assembly polls in Karnataka with 135 seats in the 224-member House.

Can Karnataka afford Congress' Rs 50,000 crore worth of promises?

India's Grand Old Party romped home to victory in the Karnataka assembly elections. But it must now deliver on its poll promises amid concerns about their cost.

Karnataka polls: BJP fails to win even one seat reserved for Scheduled Tribe

Besides, the party also lost in 24 constituencies out of 36 reserved for the Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.

Karnataka Elections: Congress' victory shows 'Modi is not invincible', say Opposition leaders

TMC MP Mahua Moitra tweeted, "Thank you Karnataka. For choosing LPG over Bajrangbaliji." CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya also thanked the people of the state for the mandate.

Goa govt declares paid holiday on Karnataka election day; Opposition and industry bodies fume

The state government has defended the decision, with state industries minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday saying the Karnataka government had also given paid holiday last year when Assembly elections were held in Goa.

Rahul Gandhi meets Zomato, Swiggy delivery agents in Bengaluru over Masala Dosa, coffee. Watch

Rahul Gandhi had a candid conversation with the delivery partners of Dunzo, Swiggy, Zomato and Blinkit in Bengaluru to discuss employment opportunities.

Karnataka Elections: Why Rajiv Gandhi, Veerendra Patil and a 30-year-old incident feature in BJP vs Congress

Few may remember Veerendra Patil today, but his unceremonious dismissal as Karnataka chief minister in 1990 paved the way for BJP’s first inroads into the state in the 1990s, with the state’s influential Lingayat voters

Karnataka Elections: Congress associated with '85 percent commission': PM Modi says at public meeting in Karnataka

The Prime Minister's attack on the Congress comes following the party's strong campaign against the ruling BJP in Karnataka over allegations that it was taking "40 per cent commission" from contractors.

Karnataka Polls 2023: PM Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Karnataka assembly elections: PM Modi, who flew into the city from Kudachi in Belagavi district in northern Karnataka around 5 pm after addressing his third public meeting in the state, rode in a specially designed vehicle.

Karnataka Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi promises fishermen Rs 10 lakh insurance cover, Rs 25 subsidy per litre of diesel

During an interaction with members of the fishing community at Kapu in Udupi district, he alleged that corruption and price rise are hurting the fisherfolk, and getting bank loans have become difficult.

Karnataka polls: Enthusiastic crowds flock to Priyanka Gandhi campaign events

However, it remains to be seen if that enthusiasm will translate into votes for the Congress party. The BJP does appear to be apprehensive, given the flood of leaders to Karnataka, with PM Modi himself set to tour the State extensively from the month-end.

With a national party tag, Karnataka is key to AAP’s expansion plans

AAP, which is looking to establish a pan-India presence, is currently in power in Delhi and Punjab, and has legislators in Goa and Gujarat. Opening its account in Karnataka would mark the advent of the party in the South.

Why Karnataka Elections Matter for BJP: Untangled in 7 Charts

The political chessboard for the current electoral battle can only be understood in the context of what came before

Karnataka polls: Congress releases 6th and final list of candidates

In the final list, Mohammed Shalem was fielded from Raichur, BV Rajeev Gowda from Sidlaghatta, S Anand Kumar from C V Raman Nagar (SC), HP Sridhar Gowda from Arkalgud, and Inayath Ali from Mangalore City North.

Congress tweets video of JP Nadda's remarks in Karnataka, accuses him of 'threatening' voters

The Congress from its official Twitter handle also tweeted a portion of the clip to hit out at the BJP.

Congress announces second list of candidates for Karnataka assembly elections

Out of the 42 seats, the party has marked Melukote constituency for Sarvodaya Karnataka Party.

AAP unveils first list of Karnataka Assembly elections candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party plans to field candidates in all 224 Assembly seats in Karnataka in a bid to increase its presence in the state.

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP national president JP Nadda to visit poll-bound state over next two days

Nadda will arrive at the Toranagallu Airport on Friday afternoon and will participate in the party's 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatre' at Challakere from 3 PM, PTI wrote quoting BJP's State general secretary Siddaraju. Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 are due in May.

Karnataka Elections 2023: AAP to chalk party manifesto for state polls after seeking people's opinions

Expecting active participation from all the sections of the society, Aam Aadmi Party’s Karnataka state president Prithvi Reddy said on Tuesday that the manifesto, ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, will help the party to add more ‘assurances’ for the state and the people. Reddy also added that the manifesto will contain solutions to people's problems.

Karnataka Elections 2023: CM Bommai says Congress unlikely to come to power to fulfill poll promises

The ruling BJP has set a target of winning at least 150 seats in the 224 member Assembly, which will go to polls by May.

Karnataka Assembly Polls: PM Narendra Modi says state ‘powerhouse of development’, slams Congress

After his visit, on March 13, the prime minister also tweeted: “Karnataka is a powerhouse of development and the “engine of high-tech India”

Karnataka State Assembly Polls 2023: State in full swing for upcoming elections, EC begins prep

The state has total of 58,272 polling stations for 5.21 crore voters. Ahead of the all-important polls, we take a look at the status of preparations so far.

Karnataka Assembly Elections: PM Modi holds roadshow in Karnataka, inaugurates projects worth Rs 16,000 crore

PM Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone of key development projects in Mandya, Karnataka. The projects include the dedication of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to the nation and laying the foundation stone for the Mysuru-Kushalnagar 4-lane highway.

Congress busy digging my grave while I am striving to improve lives of poor, says PM Modi

Earlier in the day, Modi threw flower petals back at the cheering crowd at several places as he was given a rousing welcome during a massive road show in the district headquarters city of Mandya.

Pressure cookers, digital clocks... freebies galore in poll-bound Karnataka

Some politicians were found to sponsor pilgrimage of their voters — the most preferred destinations being Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, Manjunatha Swami temple in Dharmasthala in Karnataka and Shirdi in Maharashtra.