Davanagere/Bagalkot, April 9 (IANS) The voting at polling stations in the Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly constituencies of Karnataka was underway on Thursday. Polling commenced at 7 a.m., and voters can exercise their franchise until 6 p.m.According to initial reports, voters are queuing outside polling stations in Davanagere South. In Bagalkot as well, voting has seen a good start, and Naveen Charantimath, son of BJP candidate Veeranna Charantimath, was among the first ones to cast his …
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Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 7 (IANS) BJP candidate for Bagalkot Assembly segment, Veeranna Charantimath, has said that the party is receiving a better-than-expected response in both rural and urban areas.Speaking to the media on Tuesday here, he said that during the campaign it has become clear that there is a need for leadership that speaks strongly for the people.He appealed to voters to cast their votes against what he termed a “Tughlaq government.”He alleged that justice has not been del…
Bagalkot, April 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, coming down heavily on the BJP during the bypoll campaign, charged that “the BJP government has widened the gap between the rich and the poor.” Addressing a public meeting, he said: “Our government has implemented various schemes to empower the weaker sections of society and has spent Rs 1.31 lakh crore on these initiatives in the last three years.”The Congress party has been working for the welfare of marginalised sec…
Bagalkot, April 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Saturday that he is being targeted by the RSS and Manuvadis because he is against inequality. He addressed a gathering organised by the Karnataka Shoshita Samudayagala Mahaa Okkuta (Karnataka Oppressed Communities Federation) in Bagalkot.Siddaramaiah criticised the BJP and RSS, saying: “I am being targeted by RSS and Manuvadis because I am against inequality and stand with the marginalised. They are trying to attack…
Davanagere, April 2 (IANS) Responding to charges of encouraging family politics while selecting candidates for by-elections, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar questioned whether there is no family politics in the BJP and JD(S). Responding to media queries in Davanagere on Thursday, when asked about the BJP’s allegation that a single family dominates politics in Davanagere, he said, “Shivashankarappa and his son have been in politics for many years. This exists in all parties.”It can be…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 2 (IANS) The bye-election to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency has turned into a high-stakes political contest, with both the ruling Congress and the BJP mounting aggressive campaigns to secure victory.The seat fell vacant following the death of senior Congress MLA, H.Y. Meti, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Congress has fielded his son, Umesh Meti, banking on sympathy and the Chief Minister’s extensive campaigning. Siddaramaiah has already co…
Bagalkot, March 31 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah continued his intensive campaign for the Bagalkot Assembly bye-election for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. He participated in a campaign meeting held in Mugulolli village, where he released a booklet titled ‘Pragatiya Pakshinota,’ which highlights the developmental contributions of H.Y. Meti, and campaigned in support of Congress candidate Umesh Meti.Minister R.B. Timmapur, former Legislative Council Chairman S.R. Patil, MLA…
Bagalkot, March 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday campaigned across the Bagalkot Assembly constituency in the by-election and canvassed support for party candidate Umesh Meti. The Chief Minister appealed to voters to elect the Congress in the bypoll.The bypoll result is considered crucial for CM Siddaramaiah. He visited Sutar Gunda, Rampura, Bevura, and Nayanegali villages and sought votes in favour of Congress candidate Umesh Meti. Ministers R.B. Timmapur, Byrathi Suresh…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), March 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is confident that people will ensure the Congress party’s victory in the Bagalkot and Davanagere by-elections, which are committed to social justice. Speaking to the media in Bagalkot on Monday, he said Umesh Meti has filed his nomination as the Congress candidate for the Bagalkot Assembly by-election and extended his best wishes to him.“Late H.Y. Meti was a popular leader in the region, and his sudden de…
Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) Commenting on the internal rift, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar on Sunday clarified that the candidates for the by-election have been selected by consensus.Speaking to the media at his residence in Bengaluru, he said the Bagalkote Assembly ticket has been given to Umesh Meti, the second son of late H. Y. Meti, and the Davanagere South ticket has been given to Samarth Mallikarjuna, grandson of Shamanur Shivashankarappa.He s…