Karnataka Assembly Election 2018

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: Voting begins, key constituencies to watch out for

The Karnataka election, essentially, is a triangular contest among the incumbent Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S).

May 12, 2018, 06:26 AM IST

Political mudslinging over, Karnataka all set to decide which party soars

The ruling Congress and the BJP are the main contenders for power, while former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's JD(S) is likely to play the kingmaker, according to most surveys and opinion polls.

May 11, 2018, 23:24 PM IST

Get set, vote! Karnataka ready to cast ballot

After weeks of listening to allegations and achievements, voters in Karnataka are all set to decide which party will form the next government in the state.

May 11, 2018, 20:00 PM IST

Congress cites sting against BJP's Sriramalu as proof to bar him from contesting Karnataka polls

The Congress has alleged that the video is a clear cut evidence which relates to grave corrupt practices including attempting to bribe a Supreme Court judge.

May 11, 2018, 17:43 PM IST

Karnataka elections: IMD predicts rains across the state on voting day

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in several parts of Karnakata on Saturday - the day the state goes to vote for the next government here.

May 11, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Voting on Saturday; Congress, BJP main contenders, JDS may be the kingmaker

There are more than 4.96 crore voters who are eligible to exercise their franchise to choose their representatives from a field of little over 2,600 candidates.

May 11, 2018, 15:59 PM IST

Congress will win Karnataka Assembly elections hands down: Rahul Gandhi

On the issue of his capabilities for becoming the Prime Minister, the Gandhi scion said that the issues was being raised by PM Modi to distract the people of Karnataka.

May 10, 2018, 11:57 AM IST

My mother is more Indian than many Indians: Rahul Gandhi on Sonia Gandhi's Italian origin

The Gandhi scion also questioned the PM Modi's agenda in the recent meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling it an 'individual exercise'

May 10, 2018, 11:54 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018 live updates: BJP will win more than 130 seats, form government in Karnataka, says Amit Shah

It is the last day of campaign for Karnataka Assembly elections 2018.

May 10, 2018, 07:12 AM IST

From temple to dargah to temple, Rahul Gandhi seeks divine blessings galore

While not addressing rallies across the state, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been busy visiting religious sites in Karnataka.

May 09, 2018, 17:59 PM IST

BJP, Congress spar over owner of Bengaluru flat where thousands of voter IDs were recovered

BJP says the party has had no links with Manjula Nanjamari in the last 15 years. Congress refuses to buy it.

May 09, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

Average assets increase of re-contesting Karnataka MLAs is Rs 17.31 crore: ADR

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that the average assets increase of 184 MLAs in Karnataka, who are re-contesting the state Assembly elections in 2018, has been Rs 17.31 crore between 2013 and 2018. The ADR analysed the affidavits of 184 re-contesting Karnataka MLAs.

May 09, 2018, 14:28 PM IST

In Karnataka, Congress vs BJP is a no contest: Rahul Gandhi shares comparative data

Karnataka ranked 11th in investment attraction in 2013 while it tops the list in 2018, tweets Rahul Gandhi.

May 09, 2018, 11:36 AM IST

No anti-incumbency against Modi government, doing what we promised: Amit Shah

According to the BJP national president, it is the work done by the party and the promises fulfilled that would get them blessings from people.

May 09, 2018, 08:23 AM IST

BJP, Congress trade charges as EC files FIR in recovery of 9746 voter IDs in Bengaluru flat

The Election Commission in the wee hours of Wednesday filed a First Information Report (FIR) over the recovery of thousands of voter ID cards at an apartment in Bengaluru just days ahead of polling in Karnataka Assembly elections. The FIR filed by EC refers to the recovery of counterfoils and 9,746 voters ID cards.

May 09, 2018, 06:30 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: 5.6 crore voters, 58,000 booths and other number highlights

The battle for Karnataka is almost here with two major political rivals - BJP and Congress - going to extra mile to woo voters.

May 08, 2018, 20:46 PM IST

Exclusive: Yeddyurappa has passed all tests and BJP will win Karnataka, says Amit Shah

Ruling out any post-poll alliances, Amit Shah tells Zee News that BJP is confident of forming the next government in Karnataka all on its own.

May 08, 2018, 20:40 PM IST

Congress will resolve Cauvery water dispute after returning to power: Chidambaram

Chidambaram has also urged PM Narendra Modi to answer questions in Parliament rather than attacking Rahul Gandhi during rallies.

May 08, 2018, 18:20 PM IST

Vote for Narendra Modi: Arch rival Siddaramaiah commits gaffe, laughs it off

Speaking at a public rally in poll-bound Karnataka, Siddaramaiah accidentally alluded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi instead of referring to party candidate Narendra Swamy.

May 08, 2018, 15:30 PM IST

Poor development mars former PM HD Deve Gowda's home turf Hassan

As the electioneering has entered the final phase for the May 12 Karnataka Assembly elections, voters are debating about their choice. During 2013, JD(S) had won five out of seven seats in Hassan district, the rest two by Congress.

May 08, 2018, 10:36 AM IST