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Congress seeks to strike caste balance in Karnataka; cabinet has eight Lin
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Congress government in Karnataka was expanded on Saturday with 24 MLAs taking oath as ministers and the party seeking to give representation to various castes and groups
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"We all have to sacrifice...": Congress MLA G Parameshwara over denial of
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"That is okay. We all have to sacrifice at some point in time. It is a good thing happening," G Parameshwara said when asked about him not being given the CM or Deputy CM post.
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Lingayat, Dalit communities need due power sharing in Karnataka government
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Karnataka Congress MLA MB Patil, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that all communities including Lingayat and Dalit need a "due share" of powers in the government.
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BJP emphasises development, double-engine government in Karnataka, Congres
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The fiercely-contested Karnataka battle saw parties adopting different strategies to woo the voters with the BJP emphasising its development plank and the Congress seeking to keep the narrative to local issues
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Karnataka Polls: "Modi's magic will give us absolute majority," says B Y V
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"Modi's magic will give us the absolute majority. We will win at least 130 seats in this election. Not only the Lingayat community, but all other castes are also with BJP. Congress will lose the election very badly," said Vijayendra.
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SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging decision to scrap Muslim reservati
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Karnataka government assured again no admissions or appointments will be taken place on the basis of the government order scrapping 4 per cent OBC reservation for Muslims till the next date of hearing.
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Yediyurappa expresses confidence of BJP winning 135 seats in Karnataka, sa
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The senior BJP leader said a "double-engine government" is essential for the development of the southern state
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"Siddaramaiah must clarify..." Amit Shah questions Congress promise to inc
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed Congress over its promise to restore quota for Muslims in Karnataka and talking of an increase in quota to six per cent and said that the party should make it clear if it will slash the benefits of SCs, STs, Lingayats or Vokkaligas.
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Congress leaders Jagadish Shettar, Shamanur Shivashankarappa meet Lingayat
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The meeting between the Lingayat seers and Congress leaders Shamanur Shivashankarappa and Jagadish Shettar was held on May 5, with less than a week to go for voting in the Assembly elections.
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Karnataka polls: Ahead of May 10 slugfest, top Lingayat Maths draw politic
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Shri Siddaroodha Swami Math and Moorusavir Math, the two top Lingayat shrines in Karnataka, are yet again the centre of attention of key political players vying for power in the poll-bound state.
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"Double engine govt will be thrown out", Congress leader MB Patil ahead of
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Patil said that BJP veteran Yediyurappa is in desperation. "They are making him speak against Laxman Savadi and Jagdish Shettar and saying they betrayed and backstabbed BJP".
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BJP will not make a Lingayat CM at any cost, claims HD Kumaraswamy
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday, said that the Bharatiya Janata Party "will not make" a Chief Minister from the Lingayat community "at any cost".
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