Karnataka assembly elections 2018

Party not allowed to campaign freely in Karnataka: BJP

The BJP on Monday alleged the state administration was not allowing BJP to erect its hoardings in commercial places.

Apr 23, 2018, 21:16 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections: Election Commission extends polling hours till 6 pm

Votes for Karnataka Assembly elections will be counted on May 15.

Apr 23, 2018, 17:50 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: BJP releases fourth list of 7 candidates

Karnataka will go to polls on May 12. The counting of votes will take place on May 15. The term of the current Legislative Assembly is ending on May 28.

Apr 23, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

BJP's X factor in Karnataka to meet Asia's X factor before polls

PM Modi's presence is being dubbed as the X factor in this tri-cornered contest in the Karnataka assembly elections.

Apr 23, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde receives threat call, FIR lodged

Hegde currently serves as the Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He is a Member of Parliament representing Karnataka's Uttara Kannada constituency.

Apr 23, 2018, 09:49 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to be in Mangaluru on April 27 for poll campaign

Polling will be held from 7 am to 5 pm across Karnataka on May 12.

Apr 23, 2018, 00:17 AM IST

Karnataka: Will probe every scam perpetrated by Congress in last five years, says BJP

The BJP on Sunday vowed to initiate a probe into every alleged scam perpetrated by Congress in last five years in Karnataka.

Apr 22, 2018, 19:06 PM IST

BS Yeddyurappa attacks Siddaramaiah for reducing Bengaluru to 'Garbage City', rampant corruption

In a series of tweets, BJP strongman BS Yeddyurappa attacked the Congress government for reducing Bengaluru to a 'Garbage City'.  

Apr 22, 2018, 18:30 PM IST

Congress releases list of 11 candidates for Karnataka elections, Siddaramaiah to contest from Badami, Chamundeshwari

Last week, the grand old party had released its first list of 218 candidates. The latest list was released by AICC general secretary Mukul Wasnik.

Apr 22, 2018, 14:51 PM IST

#ModiIsComing: Karnataka BJP announces PM's visit in Game of Thrones style

The photo posted along with the tweet has a message for Congress. It says, "Brace yourself Congress, Modi is coming."

Apr 22, 2018, 14:13 PM IST

Kannada or English, please. Don't understand Hindi: Siddaramaiah tells BJP leader

BJP General Secretary P Muralidhar Rao for his Hindi tweet about his plans to contest the May 12 assembly polls from two constituencies, by asking him to tweet in Kannada or English.

Apr 22, 2018, 08:22 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Congress leader and CM Siddaramaiah to contest from two constituencies Badami, Chamundeshwari

The chief minister would file his papers on April 24 between 2 and 3 pm, officials at the CM's office said.

Apr 22, 2018, 07:47 AM IST

BJP releases list of 40 star campaigners for Karnataka polls

BJP on Saturday released a list of 40-star campaigners for upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.

Apr 22, 2018, 00:52 AM IST

Karnataka assembly elections 2018: Income Tax sleuths seize cash, gold

A single-phase election to the 225-member Karnataka Assembly, including one nominated candidate, is scheduled on May 12.

Apr 21, 2018, 18:26 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: Kannada actor Pooja Gandhi returns to JDS ahead of polls

She had joined the party in 2012, and quit in 2012.

Apr 21, 2018, 13:47 PM IST

Couple designs wedding invitation like a voter ID card to spread awareness for Karnataka polls

The card has the photo of the couple and has a unique number 'SJMRG27042018' which is a combination of the initials of the bride and the groom as well as the wedding date.

Apr 21, 2018, 12:44 PM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to decide on contesting from Badami after consulting Congress high command

Siddaramaiah, who has been fielded from Chamundeshwari constituency in Mysuru, said he was under pressure from Congress leaders from Bagalkote and Bijapur districts to contest from Badami.

Apr 21, 2018, 06:02 AM IST

BJP releases third list of candidates for Karnataka assembly elections 2018

Karnataka goes to the polls in a single phase on May 12, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 15.

Apr 20, 2018, 17:43 PM IST

Karnataka assembly elections 2018: After seeking blessings in earnest, Siddaramaiah files nomination

Siddaramaiah visits Chamundeshwari Temple before filing nomination for Karnataka assembly elections 2018 - scheduled for May 12.

Apr 20, 2018, 15:03 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly elections 2018: FIR against BJP MLA Sanjay Patil over alleged provocative speech

BJP MLA Sanjay Patil had won the Belgaum (Rural) seat in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly elections defeating independent candidate Kinekar Manohar Kallappa in a close contest. Congress candidate Lakshmi Hebbalkar had finished third.

Apr 20, 2018, 11:29 AM IST