Karnataka Assembly Election 2023

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On Karnataka win, Congress campaign strategist's biggest takeaway: ‘Start early’

Published on May 15, 2023 06:07 PM IST

Hailing the leadership of DK Shivakumar, the campaign strategist said he is a very committed 24X7 politician and has vast experience.

Congress leaders celebrate their win in the Karnataka assembly elections, in Bengaluru on Saturday. (ANI)

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Owaisi's AIMIM draws blank in Karnataka poll, fails to woo 13% Muslim population

AIMIM had contested two seats in the elections and lost both of them.

Owaisi’s election campaign had focused on the controversies around the hijab ban, Tipu Sultan and the removal of 4 per cent reservation for Muslims by the incumbent BJP government. (PTI)

Updated on May 15, 2023 02:00 PM IST

ByRitu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

When Shivakumar called Praveen Sood, new CBI director, ‘nalayak’; vowed action

Praveen Sood faced controversy in 2017 when he was transferred from his position as Bengaluru city police commissioner.

Congress Karnataka president DK Shivakumar and CBI's new director Praveen Sood.

Updated on May 15, 2023 01:33 PM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

'On my birthday…': DK Shivakumar on Karnataka chief minister post

DK Shivakumar met with his supporters, who gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru to greet him on his birthday.

Supporters of senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar outside the venue of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Bengaluru on Sunday.(PTI)

Updated on May 15, 2023 11:00 AM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Kharge's key meet today to pick Karnataka CM

With the ball in Mallikarjun Kharge's court, lobbying for the top post to be shifted to Delhi with Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah likely arriving in the capital.

Congress leader DK Shivakumar on his birthday eve with Siddaramaiah, Randeep Singh Surjewala and other Congress leaders.(Source: DK Shivakumar/Twitter)

Updated on May 15, 2023 09:10 AM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar, New Delhi

‘They won in just one state and…’: CM Himanta's jibe at Congress's Karnataka win

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka, ousting the BJP from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.(PTI / File)

Published on May 14, 2023 08:13 PM IST

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On Bajrang Dal row, Jairam Ramesh points to Sri Ram Sene ban: ‘Who was the CM?’

A major row had erupted during the campaign for Karnataka Assembly polls after the Congress, in its election manifesto, promised action against Bajrang Dal.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party leader Jairam Ramesh addresses the media on results of the Karnataka Assembly polls, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 13, 2023.(PTI)

Published on May 14, 2023 04:30 PM IST

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‘Bajrang Dal not afraid of ban’, VHP leader reacts on Congress’ Karnataka win

The Congress had promised that if voted to power, it would ban organisations which promote hatred in the name of religion, citing the Bajrang Dal as an example.

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Secretary General, Milind Parande addresses a press conference, in Nagpur on Friday. (ANI photo)

Published on May 14, 2023 03:46 PM IST

ByNisha Anand

'Many times stood with...': DKS on reports of row with Siddaramaiah over CM post

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar said there are no differences between him and Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar.

Updated on May 14, 2023 02:54 PM IST

ByAryan Prakash

Kapil Sibal's message to Congress after Karnataka win: ‘For the next 5 years…’

Congress party registered an emphatic win in elections in Karnataka, defeating the ruling BJP in a big boost to its prospects ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Published on May 14, 2023 02:46 PM IST

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How Congress won Karnataka polls? Kiran Mazumdar Shaw gives three factors

According to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, three key metrics may have led to the victory of the Congress in Karnataka assembly elections.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the billionaire CEO of the Bengaluru-headquartered pharmaceutical company, is quite vocal on social media about civic issues shared by citizens.(Mint file)

Published on May 14, 2023 02:08 PM IST

ByRitu Maria Johny

People's mandate not for ‘enjoyment’: What Siddaramaiah said as Congress won

The former Karnataka chief minister said his party will give its stamp of approval for the five pre-poll guarantee in the first cabinet meeting.

Updated on May 14, 2023 12:41 PM IST

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Karnataka elections: Will Congress pick veteran Siddaramaiah as next CM?

The sprightly Congress leader has an edge with his earlier experience as CM and is considered relatively more popular face of the party.

Updated on May 14, 2023 12:04 PM IST

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'Going to meet my spiritual guru': Cong's Karnataka CM aspirant DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar’s meeting with his ‘spiritual guru’ comes ahead of the Congress Legislature Party meet possibly to decide the next Karnataka CM face.

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar visits Kollur Mukambika Devi Temple to offer prayers, in Udupi on Monday. (DK Shivakumar Twitter)

Updated on May 14, 2023 11:59 AM IST

ByRitu Maria Johny

Who will be Karnataka CM? DK Shivakumar v Siddaramaiah poster war erupts

2023 Karnataka Assembly election: The Congress scripted a massive win in the southern state, winning 135 seats in the 224-member House and vote share of 42.9%.

Rahul Gandhi flanked by Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar and ex-Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah during the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in Karnataka's Chitradurga. (Source: Congress/Twitter)

Updated on May 14, 2023 11:16 AM IST

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From the newspaper: Here's your cheat sheet to top 10 Karnataka election stories