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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicKarnataka Congress

Topic: Karnataka Congress

Congress govt in Karnataka to ‘review’ BJP’s anti-conversion, hijab ban laws to ensure ‘social equality’

Congress’s statements come after Amnesty (India) sought ‘priority actions’ from newly-elected govt on anti-conversion, anti-cattle slaughter and Hijab ban laws brought in under Bommai.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s Cabinet gives ‘approval to Congress poll guarantees’ in 1st meeting

Siddaramaiah said assurances will be fulfilled irrespective of financial burden on state coffers. He also blamed previous BJP govt for bad finances of Karnataka and of the country.

Urdu press hails Congress win in Karnataka, but warns ‘any complacence may undo gains’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

BJP underestimated ‘corruption’ backlash. Assess Karnataka result before blame game begins

BJP central leadership must not only analyse the Karnataka election result in all seriousness but also share the outcome with party workers. Bigger battles lie ahead.

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM & Shivakumar his deputy, as Congress seals consensus on top posts

This will be Siddaramaiah's 2nd stint as chief minister. Shivakumar's camp has claimed rotational chief ministership, but there's no official confirmation. Oath taking ceremony on 20 May.

Karnataka has told the opposition where to focus on for 2024—the base of the social pyramid

The base of pyramid politics cannot adopt the old 'Garibi Hatao' politics of the Congress. Nor should it embrace the traditional class politics of the Left.

CM or nothing? Congress Karnataka chief DK Shivakumar locks horns with Siddaramaiah for top post

Shivakumar & Siddaramaiah, both of whom have claimed credit for Congress's win in state, are in Delhi to meet party high command. The 2 leaders have refused any proposal of power sharing.

Secret ballot, show of strength & ‘seer pressure’ — How Congress is picking next CM of Karnataka

Secret ballot was held late Sunday night to get opinions of MLAs for deciding the next CM. Lingayat seers are demanding their own candidate other than Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar.

Congress leader Siddaramaiah to visit Delhi as party chief Kharge to pick new Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to leave for Delhi by 1 pm today, according to the party.

Congress makes inroads in most Karnataka divisions, eats into BJP, JD(S) votes

The party which won 135 of 224 seats in the Karnataka elections, moved beyond traditional constituencies to make gains in Kittur-Karnataka, central districts and the Old Mysuru region.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.