Karnataka Elections 2023: A week before the assembly elections in Karnataka, political parties have stepped up their campaigning and on Wednesday senior leaders of BJP, Congress and JD-S addressed rallies and held roadshows to woo voters. Did. Addressing an election rally in Mulki, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the Congress and said the old party patronises the masterminds of terrorism. He also said that the Congress wants to make Karnataka the No. 1 ATM for its ‘royal family’ sitting in Delhi, while the BJP wants to make the state No. 1 in industrial and agricultural development, fisheries and ports.
Padma awardees Sukri Bommagowda, Tulsi Gowda happy to meet PM, request govt to include them in ST category
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Padma Shri recipients Tulsi Gowda and Sukri Bommagouda in Ankola in poll-bound Karnataka. After meeting him, PM Modi sought his blessings. Padma Shri recipients Tulsi Gowda and Sukri Bommagowda expressed happiness and joy on meeting PM Modi. “I am very happy to get Padma Shri award, not only me but my light Vokkaliga community felt very proud. I have a simple request to the government to include us under ST category which will be beneficial for our community and for the welfare of our children. future,” she said while talking to ANI. Sukri Bommagowda won the Padma Shri, the country’s third-highest civilian honor for folk singing, in 2017. Environmentalist Tulsi Gowda was awarded the Padma Shri award in 2021.
EC notice to Priyank Kharge over ‘inept’ remark on PM Modi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress leader Priyank Kharge over his ‘indecent’ remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election speech in Karnataka. The poll body said that prima facie, the remarks appear to be in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Priyank Kharge has been asked to give his reply by May 4, after which the commission will take appropriate action in the matter.
Sonia Gandhi to campaign and address rally on May 6: Report
Sources told news agency ANI that Congress Parliamentary Party President Sonia Gandhi will campaign in the Karnataka elections on May 6 and address a rally in Hubli district.
Income Tax dept finds ₹1 crore cash on tree during raid at Congress leader’s brother’s house
The Income Tax Department on Thursday raided the residence of the Karnataka Congress leader’s brother, who is allegedly hiding One crore cash in a tree. Officers recovered the cash from a box placed in a tree. read more here
Karnataka elections: PM Modi to hold 36.6 km roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday
In a major boost to BJP’s campaign in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take out a 36.6-km roadshow in Bengaluru on Saturday, covering 17 assembly constituencies of the city, sources told ANI. More than 10 lakh people are expected to participate in it. Sources said PM Modi will hold two mega roadshows and four public meetings later this week. According to sources, PM Modi will reach Bengaluru on the night of May 5 and will hold two roadshows in the city on May 6. The first road show will cover a distance of about 8 km while the second one will cover a distance of 36.6 km. On May 7, PM Modi will also address four public meetings in different parts of the state.
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