Karnataka elections 2023 updates: Congress seeks EC ban on campaigning by Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath

"...see the difference between the old govt and the present govt, from 1947 to 2014, only 74 airports were built in India and from 2014-2022, within 9 years itself, 74 airports were built under PM's leadership...", said JP Nadda, BJP chief in Shiralakoppa, Shivamogga.

Congress appoints Shaktisinh Gohil, Uttam Kumar Reddy and Deepa Dasmunsi as party's District Observers.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Kaginele Mutt in Davanagere, Karnataka.

"Your vote will decide the fate of Karnataka…. It will decide whether Karnataka will remain under the leadership of PM Modi’s double engine government or Rahul Gandhi’s reverse gear Congress government," said nister Amit Shah while addressing a rally in Harihara.

Former Deputy CM and Congress leader, G Parameshwara suffered an injury in his head while campaigning in Koratagere constituency. The incident occurred when someone in the crowd reportedly pelted stones at him. As per the health officer of primary health centre in Akkirampura, he is out of danger. He has been shifted to Sri Siddhartha Medical College at Tumakuru.

Karnataka film star Shivarajkumar's wife Geetha Shivarajkumar on Friday joined the Congress, quitting the JD(S). She is the daughter-in-law of Kannada thespian late Dr Rajkumar and daughter of former Chief Minister late S Bangarappa. She was inducted into the party in the presence of state president D K Shivakumar, AICC spokesperson Gourav Vallabh, and her younger brother Madhu Bangarappa- who is Congress candidate from Soraba, among others. Geetha's other brother and former Minister Kumar Bangarappa is in the BJP and is that party's candidate from Soraba.

"I'm very happy to be doing this. Congress is a historic party, one that made my father the Chief Minister," Geetha said. She further said she would campaign for Shivakumar in the Kanakapura segment and for her brother Madhu in Soraba, and other places wherever the party instructs.

Geetha had unsuccessfully contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Shivamogga as the JD(S) candidate. Both Geetha and Shivakumar indicated that Shivarajkumar too will campaign for Congress in the coming days, ahead of Assembly polls. "I'm welcoming her to the party wholeheartedly…after consistent efforts to make Geetha join the party, she is part of Congress today," Shivakumar said, recalling his close association with her father Bangarappa.

Former JD(S) Minister B B Ningaiah too joined the party today. Ningaiah was initially given a ticket by JD(S) from Mudigere Assembly segment, but he was later replaced by that party after sitting MLA M P Kumaraswamy joined it on being denied ticket by the BJP.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds a roadshow in Ballari.

Congress seeks EC ban on campaigning by Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath in Karnataka polls for statements against minorities, said Abhishek Singhvi.

Shivakumar ji, Kharge ji & Siddaramaiah ji are fighting amongst themselves for the CM post...But no one will become the CM, BJP candidate is going to be the CM, said Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing a public meeting in Haveri.

Karnataka: "During Kumaraswamy & Siddaramaiah's govt in Karnataka, we sought names of farmers for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Kumaraswamy sent only names of 17 farmers....these Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah have no intention of serving people, they just blabber...", said JP Nadda, BJP chief in Soraba.

"...When the people of Karnataka press the 'Lotus' symbol, understand that you are not voting to elect an MLA or a minister & CM. Your vote will strengthen PM Modi's hands in creating 'Mahan Karnataka.' Your vote will protect Karnataka from PFI..," said Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Shirahatti, Karnataka.

"I demand an apology from the Honourable PM of the country and chief minister of this State and I request Nadda ji to expel him if you have respect for women and motherhood….," said DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress president on BJP leader BR Patil Yatnal's Statement on Sonia Gandhi.

"As soon as the Congress government comes to power in Karnataka, we will implement the 5th guarantee that all women can travel free in public transport buses," said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

While attacking Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his 'poisonous snake' remark on PM Modi, Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda Yatnal called UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi 'Vishkanya'.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa will campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolar and Bengaluru Rural of Karnataka for upcoming elections.

After the Mangalore poll event, Congress leaders- Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, DK Shivakumar and other senior party leaders and workers dined at the renowned Ghazali Seafood Restaurant and relished the sweet taste of Mangalore's Pabbas Ice Cream.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend a public meeting in Jevargi, a Mahila Samvad event in Koppal, and a public address and roadshow in Bellary on Friday.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is scheduled to attend a public meeting and a roadshow in Basavangudi, Bengaluru on Friday.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday promised Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for fishermen, Rs one lakh interest-free loan to fisherwomen and Rs 25 subsidy per litre of diesel up to a maximum of 500 litres per day, if Congress is voted to power in Karnataka.