Karnataka Assembly Election 2018

Facebook begins fact-checking news in poll-bound Karnataka

Zuckerberg said Facebook will ensure that its platform is not misused to influence elections in India and elsewhere.
 

Apr 18, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

PM Modi's government has done more for Karnataka in 4 years than 4 generations of Congress: Amit Shah

"Congress had four generations in command here but what did each generation do to help?"

Apr 18, 2018, 13:36 PM IST

BJP is a party of criminals: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah has been leading Congress' charge against BJP in Karnataka - attacking the party on numerous issues.

Apr 18, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

Congress puts Madikeri seat on hold after reports of candidate being Mehul Choksi’s lawyer

The Congress had on Sunday announced its first list of 218 candidates for the upcoming Karnataka elections.

Apr 17, 2018, 14:37 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections: Why does Modi government favour corporates over millions of farmers, asks Siddaramaiah

Earlier in April, Siddaramaiah had dared BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa to contest from the Varuna constituency.

Apr 17, 2018, 13:57 PM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM to skip contesting in Karnataka polls, will support Janata Dal (Secular)

Asaduddin Owaisi has now confirmed that his party All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will not contest the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018. The Hyderabad MP however confirmed that the party will extend its support to Janata Dal (Secular).

Apr 16, 2018, 13:55 PM IST

Congress releases list of 218 candidates for Karnataka Assembly elections; CM Siddaramaiah from Chamundeshwari, his son Yatheendra from Varuna

While Siddaramaiah-led Congress is eyeing a second term in the state, BJP wants to spread its wings to the 22nd state.

Apr 15, 2018, 21:08 PM IST

AIMIM takes U-turn? Asaduddin Owaisi's party may not contest Karnataka polls

Karnataka polls are scheduled to be held in a single-phase on May 12 with counting on May 15. 

Apr 15, 2018, 16:32 PM IST

BJP protests in Bengaluru as Karnataka Congress chief calls Adityanath ‘disgrace to Indian politics'

The BJP called for the protest in the Karnataka capital against Rao’s alleged “inciting remarks” on the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.

Apr 15, 2018, 12:36 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018 date leak was mere speculation, should have been avoided: EC

The alleged leak of Karnataka Assembly Elections dates was just speculation, said the Election Commission of India on Friday. 

Apr 13, 2018, 21:40 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Broadcast time allotted to political parties

The Election Commission on Thursday notified the political parties what time they have been allotted for the broadcast/telecast for the upcoming Assembly elections in Karnataka. The facilities of use of broadcast time and telecast time will be available only to ‘National Parties’ and ‘Recognized State Parties’ in respect of Karnataka.

Apr 13, 2018, 15:02 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra likely to take on Yeddyurappa's son Vijayendra

The Karnataka Assembly election is witnessing a fierce battle between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The stage is set for an even more interesting battle in Varuna Assembly constituency, which is expected Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Dr Yathindra take on former CM and BJP leader's BS Yeddyurappa’s son BY Vijayendra.

Apr 11, 2018, 12:27 PM IST

Spiritual leaders assuming political power would tantamount to compromising on loftiness: Pejawar Seer

Spiritual leaders contesting elections and assuming political power would be tantamount to compromising their loftiness, Pejawar Mutt pontiff Vishwesha Teertha has said.

Apr 10, 2018, 14:26 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Jignesh Mewani booked for making provocative remarks against PM Modi

The FIR against Mewani was registered on charges of 'inciting people to foment disturbance' when Modi addresses a public rally in the city, ahead of the May 12 Assembly polls. 

Apr 07, 2018, 13:37 PM IST

Bullseye! Garland thrown at Rahul Gandhi, lands neatly around his neck; video goes viral

Several people referred to it as an auspicious sign coming ahead of the elections:

 

Apr 06, 2018, 09:25 AM IST

Karnataka poll battle heats up, Rahul calls it a 'war of ideology between BJP and Congress'

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Narendra Modi government and the Bharatiya Janata Party during a rally in Karnataka.

Apr 04, 2018, 23:16 PM IST

BJP mocks Siddaramaiah for campaigning with a lemon in hand, calls it hypocrisy

Twitter war between the Karnataka BJP and Siddaramaiah has now become a regular affair. 

Apr 04, 2018, 16:32 PM IST

Political parties fear low voting on weekend poll in Karnataka

The Election Commission on March 27 announced the poll schedule for the 224 assembly segments across the southern state in mid-summer when the average day temperature is expected to be above 40 degrees Celsius.
 

Apr 03, 2018, 13:00 PM IST

Election Commission seizes Rs 1 crore in poll-bound Karnataka

The model code came into force on March 27 when the poll panel announced the polls for 224 Assembly seats and the vote count on May 15. 

Apr 03, 2018, 12:51 PM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dares Yeddyurappa to contest from his seat

Though the Chief Minister was re-elected twice from Varuna since 2008 assembly poll, he is likely to field Yathindra this time, as he is planning to contest from Chamundeshwari in the same district.
 

Apr 03, 2018, 12:26 PM IST