Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Priyanka hits out at PM for "dig my grave" comment

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Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Poll campaign in the southern state intensified as BJP leader Amit Shah is slated to address several public events and from Congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to lead the attack against the ruling party to woo the voters. Meanwhile, over 3,600 candidates filed a total of 5,102 nominations for the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka. The process of filing nominations papers began on April 13 with the election notification being issued. Of the total nominations, 4,710 were filed by 3,327 male candidates and 391 nominations were by 304 female candidates. The last date of withdrawal of candidature is April 24. Of the total 224 constituencies, 36 seats have been reserved for Scheduled Castes and 15 for Scheduled Tribes. The counting of votes is on May 13. The state has 5.24 crore voters and 58,282 polling stations. One nomination has been filed by an "other gender" candidate.

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Apr 25, 2023 7:09 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

CT Ravi may become CM in future: Eshwarappa

He (CT Ravi) is a good leader, he is doing very good work in Chikmagalur. I am not saying that he will be the next CM, I have no power to say all these things but he is doing very good work. He may become CM in the future. I appeal to the public to vote for him: Karnataka BJP leader KS Eshwarappa
Apr 25, 2023 7:07 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

Why was ticket denied to me? questions Jagadish Shettar

Former Karnataka CM and Congress candidate from Hubli-Dharwad-Central, Jagadish Shettar says, "I want only reasons, why was a ticket denied to Jagadish Shettar? I have strengthened & served the party. BJP is strong in north Karnataka due to the efforts of me & all other leaders. Is there any corruption allegation against me? Any scam? Any CD cases? Any criminal background?..."
Apr 25, 2023 5:43 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Apr 25, 2023 5:21 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

Let Siddaramaiah say whatever he wants, the people of Karnataka won't believe it: Amit Shah in rally

"BS Yediyurappa is the tallest Lingayat leader, he will hold 110 public rallies," he further said.
Apr 25, 2023 4:42 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

Karnataka will be 'afflicted with riots' if Congress comes to power, claims Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said if the Congress comes to power in Karnataka, dynastic politics will be at an all-time high in the state and it will be "afflicted with riots". Addressing a public meeting at Terdal in Belagavi district, the former BJP chief also said the development of the state will be on the "reverse gear" if the Congress forms the government. Seeking the people's mandate for "political stability" in Karnataka that would vote on May 10, Shah said that only BJP can lead the state towards 'New Karnataka'.
Apr 25, 2023 4:33 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

Indira Gandhi's speciality was she never broke your trust: Priyanka Gandhi
Apr 25, 2023 3:35 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

Priyanka hits out at PM for "dig my grave" comment

Taking a strong exception to Narendra Modi's comments that the opposition party wants to "dig his grave", Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said there won't be anyone in this country who doesn't want the Prime Minister's good health and that he has a long life. Calling such statements "strange" and questioning as to whether it is an election issue as it is being used during the campaigning, she called on the people of the state to ensure this election is not about Modi or any other leader, irrespective of their party.
Apr 25, 2023 3:28 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

It is not against Muslims, Congress lies: Bommai

It is not against Muslims, Congress lies. There are 17 subcastes in Muslims like Pinjara, Darzi - all of them are still in the backward and poor class. It was on the religious background. We have changed it - something which was in 4%, we have posted in 10%: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Congress' allegation that State government's decision to scrap 4% OBC reservation for Muslims is against the community
Apr 25, 2023 3:22 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

HM in Devara Hippargi

"On one hand there's PM Modi & CM Basavaraj Bommai's 'double-engine' govt & on the other hand, there is Congress' 'reverse gear' govt. They drive in reverse gear & bring situation back to square one, wherever BJP Govt works..," says HM in Devara Hippargi

"...We banned PFI. But Siddaramaiah released them all. BJP Govt put them back in jail. If the 'reverse gear' Govt comes to power, they say, they will revoke the ban on PFI...Don't worry, it won't happen. Under PM Modi, Karnataka's security will remain as it is"
Apr 25, 2023 1:10 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses rally in Karnataka's Bagalkote

'This Assembly election is not just to choose an MLA but to hand over the future of the state in to the hands of PM Modi. It is an election to make Karnataka a developed state and also bring political stability here. It clearly shows that there is bankruptcy in your party (Congress) when you fight elections depending on leaders who have joined Congress leaving the BJP. Voting for JD(S) means giving your vote to Congress. If you don't want your vote to go to Congress, then vote for BJP for the overall development of Karnataka. If Congress comes to power in Karnataka, there will be all-time high corruption, appeasement politics, familial politics and riots in the state'
Apr 25, 2023 12:31 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

Karnataka CM & BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai campaigns in Hubli-Dharwad West Assembly constituency
Apr 25, 2023 12:29 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

Karnataka govt decision scrapping 4% quota to Muslims will not be implemented till May 9: SC

Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the Karnataka government's decision to scrap four percent quota for Muslims will not be implemented till May 9 after the state sought time to file its reply. A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said the earlier regime of four percent quota to Muslims will continue to hold field till May 9, when the matter will be heard next, without any prejudice to the contentions to be raised by the state government.
Apr 25, 2023 7:29 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

Reservation based on religion unconstitutional, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said reservation based on religion was unconstitutional, and asserted that the BJP would implement the quota formula adopted by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai-led government in Karnataka. He said, BJP has given tickets for May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka on merits of winnability, and not on the basis of majority or minority, and also nowhere a non-Lingayat candidate has replaced a Lingayat.