Karnataka elections 2018

No tickets to Muslims; K'taka BJP minister sparks controversy, AIMIM chief calls it 'disgusting'

In a somewhat similar way, ahead of the 2019 General Election, he said the BJP would not offer Muslim candidates tickets.

Nov 30, 2020

KPCC president congratulates BJP for Lok Sabha elections win; here's how Twitter reacted

"I wish Mr Modi the very best and hope in his second term as PM will build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive India" tweeted KPCC president Dinesh Gundu Rao.

May 23, 2019

Karnataka bypolls 2018 LIVE updates: Polling underway as Congress-JD(S) alliance scrambles to get majority

As Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) join hands to take on Bharatiya Janata Party, the results of the five seats in the Karnataka bypolls could well be an indication for what's in store ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Nov 3, 2018

BJP's Ramanagara candidate L Chandrashekar rejoins Congress; big boost for Anita Kumaraswamy

Anita Kumaraswamy's victory as the Congress-JD(S) candidate is almost certain after the withdrawal of Chandrashekar as BJP candidate.

Nov 1, 2018

Karnataka Urban Local Body election result 2018 LIVE updates: Cong wins 846, BJP 788 and JD(S) 307

The voting for the Urban Local Body election took place on August 31.

Sep 3, 2018

Is HD Kumaraswamy the chief cleric of Karnataka? Visits more than 40 temples in 80 days!

The CM said that his temple visits were just for the welfare of farmers and to pray for a stable coalition government in the state.

Aug 14, 2018

Karnataka Budget 2018: Government will present new budget in July, says Kumaraswamy

Chief Minister to present a new budget for the fiscal year of 2018-19. HD Kumaraswamy says it will focus on farmer loan waivers after green signal from Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

Jun 20, 2018

Jayanagar bypoll: Voting comes to an end; 51% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

The election was countermanded in May after the death of BJP candidate BN Vijayakumar. The voting began at 7 am and ended at 6 pm.

Jun 11, 2018

Who was Siddu Nyamagouda? Newly-elected Karnataka Congress MLA killed in car accident

Siddu Nyamagouda, who belongs to the Jamakhandi constituency, had been a member of the Karnataka Assembly several times. Congress and its members have expressed their sorrow over his death.

May 28, 2018

BJP minister warns Congress may form government in Maharashtra if Shivsainiks, saffron party part ways

BJP leader Chandrakant Patil feels that the row over the Wanaga family may take a toll on the chances of BJP to remain in power in Maharashtra in the next Assembly elections.

May 28, 2018

BJP to protest JD-S, Congress forming government in Karnataka

Party's state unit President and former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa will lead the demo at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the city centre at 11:15 a.m.

May 23, 2018

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Sensex falls; Karnataka political situation unnerves market

The fall is being linked to the uncertainty in the Indian political landscape following the resignation of BS Yeddyurappa, who was the chief minister of the southern state of Karnataka for two days.

May 21, 2018

Yeddyurappa takes oath as CM of Karnataka

Karnataka floor test live Streaming: Where to catch the complete action online?

The Karnataka assembly floor test will be aired live on TV channels. The BJP has to prove its majority at 4 pm on Saturday.

May 19, 2018

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Chief Minister: 'an Encounter of the Constitution', says Prakash Raj

Prakash Raj has again slammed the BJP after Yeddyurappa took oath as the 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka.

May 17, 2018

Yeddyurappa elected Karnataka BJP House leader, stakes claim to form government

Of the 222 constituencies where polling was held on May 12, the BJP won 104 seats while the Congress won 78 and JD-S won 38 seats, along with its ally Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), throwing up a hung Assembly.

May 16, 2018

Sensex falls as Karnataka election outcome disappoints

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 104 seats, falling short of the 113 seats needed to form a government, while the opposition Congress clinched 78 seats.

May 16, 2018

Prakash Raj after BJP fails to come to power: 'The drama unfolds NOW'

Prakash Raj has stated that BJP failed to come to power despite using money and muscle power. He says the saffron party might indulge in horse trading.

May 16, 2018