Karnataka Assembly Election 2018

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Does PM Narendra Modi care for middle classes and poor, Siddaramaiah questions Centre over rising fuel prices

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the government is keeping a close eye on international prices. 

Apr 03, 2018, 11:13 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: Siddaramaiah reproaches Amit Shah on 'ignorance' over 14th Finance Commission

Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah posted a series of tweets on Sunday morning in an effort to deflate Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah's question on Karnataka's finance and expenditure.

Apr 01, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

BJP MP mistranslates Amit Shah, says 'Modi won't do anything for poor, Dalits'; party left red-faced again

This comes three days after the BJP chief was caught on camera saying that 'Yeddyurappa ran the most corrupt government ever'. 

Mar 30, 2018, 12:10 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore's home IPL game against Delhi Daredevils rescheduled due to Karnataka polls

The Karnataka Assembly election on May 12 has forced a scheduling change for Royal Challengers Bangalore's home game against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

Mar 29, 2018, 16:10 PM IST

Amit Shah to tour old Mysuru region where BJP failed to win even a single seat in 2013 election

Out of the total 26 seats in the four districts, considered as the Vokkaliga heartland, BJP did not win even a single seat during the 2013 Assembly elections. 

Mar 29, 2018, 15:48 PM IST

BJP terms Siddaramaiah's rule 'tyrannical', says 'redemption' not too far

Amit Shah also took potshots at Siddaramaiah for wearing a watch worth Rs 40 lakh, saying he is the only socialist leader who wears a watch worth Rs 40 lakh. 

Mar 28, 2018, 13:58 PM IST

Budget for minorities gets 4 times jump but why no hike for tribals, Amit Shah attacks Siddaramaiah

He claimed that while the Siddaramaiah government sanctioned Rs 530 crore for the minorities, it only sanctioned Rs 123 crore for the scholarship of SC and ST students.

Mar 28, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

Siddaramaiah first in 40 years to serve full 5-year-term as Karnataka CM

From the Sixth Assembly session to the current 14th session, Chief Ministers have been appointed 18 times. Also, the state in these 40 years has seen four terms of President's rule.

Mar 28, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

BJP addresses Congress president as 'Oye' Rahul over Amit Shah gaffe video

Hitting out at the Congress, the BJP called Rahul 'silly' for basing its party's campaign on Amit Shah's 'slip of tongue'.

Mar 28, 2018, 11:48 AM IST

Rahul Dravid to be the 'election icon' for Karnataka Assembly polls 2018

The authorities are also taking the help of disabled government employees polling staff and are creating all-women polling stations to bring more voters to participate in the May 12 assembly elections in Karnataka.

Mar 28, 2018, 10:51 AM IST

BJP defends Amit Malviya, blames TV report for tweet on Karnataka poll dates

The Union Minister for Minority Affairs said that Malviya's tweet had no intention to undermine the stature of the EC.

Mar 27, 2018, 15:52 PM IST

Amit Shah's faux pas gives Congress a chance to attack BJP on corruption

Amit Shah's faux pas in Karnataka, caught on camera during a press conference, was tweeted by Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday.

Mar 27, 2018, 15:35 PM IST

Not just BJP, this Congress man too tweeted about Karnataka Assembly election dates

The tweets have put the Election Commission on the backfoot

Mar 27, 2018, 15:17 PM IST

Naqvi to meet EC official over BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya's tweet on Karnataka poll dates

Even before the Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat announced the election dates, Malviya tweeted that the polling will be held on May 12 and the results would be declared on May 18.

Mar 27, 2018, 14:28 PM IST

BJP becomes the 'Super Election Commission', EC's credibility on test: Congress

Surjewala took to Twitter and said, "BJP becomes the 'Super Election Commission' as they announce poll dates for Karnataka even before the EC."

Mar 27, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

JDS says ready for pre-poll alliance with Congress in Karnataka assembly elections 2018

The voting for the Karnataka elections will be held on 12 May, 2018 and counting will be held on 15 May, 2018.

Mar 27, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

More farmers commit suicide when Congress is in power: Amit Shah

Farmers in Karnataka are facing trouble and are compelled to commit suicide because of the apathy of Siddaramaiah government, said Amit Shah.

Mar 27, 2018, 12:05 PM IST

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya tweets Karnataka Assembly poll dates before EC announcement, sparks row

Taking cognisance of the tweet by Amit malviya, CEC termed it a serious issue, and assured that action would be taken if the body finds any wrongdoing.

Mar 27, 2018, 11:40 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018 on May 12, counting of votes and results on May 15

The Karnataka Assembly elections 2018 will be held in a single phase on May 12 with the counting of votes on May 15. 

Mar 27, 2018, 11:24 AM IST