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TopicKarnataka Congress

Topic: Karnataka Congress

After SDPI says it had ‘understanding’ with Congress in Karnataka, BJP goes on offensive

The comment by Social Democratic Party of India, PFI's political arm, revives a war between the 2 parties which have accused each other of colluding with SDPI to split minority votes.

Rahul Gandhi will be Congress’s prime ministerial face in 2024, says Siddaramaiah

In exclusive interview, Karnataka ex-CM talks about Congress strategy for assembly polls, his equation with Shivakumar, and why he believes Modi's popularity can't undo anti-incumbency.

‘How to steal an election’: Congress demands Bommai’s arrest over ‘voter awareness’ scandal

Congress, citing a news report, alleged BBMP under direct supervision of CM Bommai issued government order allowing NGO to collect personal data in the guise of 'voter awareness'.

Who is Satish Jarkiholi, Karnataka Congress leader under fire for saying ‘Hindu’ has ‘dirty’ meaning

60-year-old Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee working president has stirred up a storm with his remarks about the origin of the word Hindu, drawing criticism from both his own party & BJP.

Congress leader posts pictures of huge crowds at Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka, both are fake

Congress national coordinator Ritu Choudhary, in a since deleted tweet, stated that Gandhi was creating history by the 'tsunami' of a crowd in the state.

Gehlot’s ‘one magician, one post’ dilemma & why ‘PM may care’ about ‘PayCM’ posts in Karnataka

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Congress only Karnataka party on Muslims’ side, says Siddaramaiah

There's no 'soft or hard Hindutva', and Kannada pride & job reservations for Kannadigas will be Congress's plank in 2023 assembly polls, says former Karnataka CM.

Why Karnataka Congress has appointed over 140 new office-bearers 

As the state heads into assembly polls, the Congress party makes changes to the KPCC. Insiders say it’s to keep varied interests pleased, avert defections, and reward workers.

Congress holds sleep-in protest in Karnataka assembly over BJP minister’s saffron flag remark

Congress legislators call for resignation of minister K.S. Eshwarappa after his comment that saffron flag may become national flag in future. Protests to continue.

Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar back to tussling, but Karnataka Congress leaders say ‘all is well’

Multiple incidents in the last couple of weeks have put the spotlight back on party state chief DK Shivakumar and leader of opposition Siddaramaiah’s tussle for assertion.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.