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'There were some differences between the two parties. Those who were in Congress voted for Congress and those in JD(S) voted for the BJP. Similar things happened elsewhere too,' Gowda told reporters in Mysuru. (Photo: Facebook)

JD(S) workers might have voted for BJP: K'taka minister GT Deve Gowda

Gowda said if two parties could have combined their strength, there was no scope for BJP to win even five seats out of 28 in K'taka.

02 May 2019 9:01 AM

Yeddyurappa said: 'Despite all the divisive tactics by the Congress party, BJP emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections by winning 104 seats.' (Photo: ANI)

Gowda is fighting on 7 seats, yet dreaming of becoming PM: BS Yeddyurappa

Of 28 parliamentary seats in state, Congress and JD(S) are contesting on 21 and 7 seats, respectively, as per a pre-poll arrangement.

20 Apr 2019 8:47 AM

Responding to accusations of saving the family rather than the party, the JD(S) chief said: 'Several leaders who worked with me collectively, have left. Some people are in Congress, some in BJP. I was able to keep the party intact but suffered.' (Photo: ANI)

Not going to retire; will be by Rahul's side when he becomes PM: Deve Gowda

Deve Gowda is contesting from Karnataka's Tumkur parliamentary constituency against GS Basvaraj of BJP.

19 Apr 2019 8:20 AM

'Please put your valuable vote and don't miss it,' Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: File)

Cong-JD(S) expected to win 10-12 out of 14 LS seats in K'taka: Kumaraswamy

'Today I request all voters to cast their vote, whatever decision you will take will form future of the country,' K'taka CM said.

18 Apr 2019 10:33 AM

Gandhi accused the Modi government of benefitting only the rich and his 'industrialist friends' and not doing anything to help the farmers who were in distress. (Photo: File)

Strive unitedly to defeat PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi to JD(S), Congress

Gandhi's comments come amid reports of deep resentment in several constituencies among local leaders and workers of Cong and JD(S).

01 Apr 2019 9:46 AM

The Karnataka government alleged that Centre was using the income tax department to harass lawmakers. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy slams Modi, calls IT raids in K'taka as PM's 'real surgical strike'

K'taka CM said he would use 'Mamata Banerjee’s tactics' against any move by Centre to use govt organisations for political vendetta.

28 Mar 2019 11:32 AM

Earlier on Sunday, Kumaraswamy had slammed Congress Lok Sabha member SP Muddahanumegowda for 'unnecessarily' creating disturbance in the state ahead of the polls. (Photo: ANI)

Few Cong leaders creating hurdles for JD(S) ahead of LS polls: K'taka CM

'Country is important for me. No matter how much they backstab my candidates, JD(S) and I won't do the same,' Kumaraswamy said.

25 Mar 2019 12:23 PM

He also said his father and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda was yet to decide on contesting the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Won't plead for support with Congress leaders against son: HD Kumaraswamy

Reaction came after Cong leaders extended their support to independent candidate Sumalatha despite party denying her ticket.

22 Mar 2019 8:46 AM

He was welcomed in the party by senior BSP leader Satish Chandra Mishra. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

JD(S) General Secretary Danish Ali joins BSP ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls

It is likely that Danish Ali is fielded for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.

16 Mar 2019 1:34 PM

Last month, BJP state chief said that Indian air Force’s air strike in Balakot would help BJP to win 22 seats in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Will form govt in K'taka within 24 hours if we win 22 LS seats: Yeddyurappa

Yeddyurappa has often been in the news over his pronouncements while campaigning for 2019 national elections.

13 Mar 2019 10:28 AM

Kumaraswamy's wife Anitha is an MLA from Ramanagara, the seat vacated by her husband as he chose Channapattana out of the two seats he had contested and won in the May, 2018 state Assembly polls (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy using official position to cater to needs of 'family business': BJP

BJP criticism against the CM comes at a time when he is making all efforts to ensure his actor son's victory from Mandya.

11 Mar 2019 3:31 PM

However, a final decision would be taken by Deve Gowda and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Congress-JD(S) alliance seat-sharing talks underway for 2019 polls

After meeting, senior JD(S) leader said they were in favour of following formula of one-third for JD(S) and two-third for Cong.

04 Mar 2019 4:45 PM

The leader of the Congress Legislature party also ruled out his contesting the parliamentary polls and said, he would like to continue in state politics. (Photo: File)

Winnability will be criteria in seat sharing with JD(S), says Siddaramaiah

'I won't contest from anywhere, whether it is Koppal or Dharwad or Mysuru. I won't contest from anywhere,' Siddaramiah said.

25 Feb 2019 4:19 PM

On media reports that some Congress leaders are planning to join the BJP, Yeddyurappa said he has no knowledge about it, but would wait for any such developments. (Photo: File)

Modi wave hasn't waned, BJP hopes to win more seats in LS polls: Yeddyurappa

'PM Modi's popularity has not waned. His wave is still on across the country,' Yeddyurappa said.

18 Feb 2019 6:57 PM

Congress leader HC Yogish said: 'Why they are scared of SIT? Believe in SIT and face consequences.' (Photo: ANI)

Audio clip row: Yeddy promised Rs 10 cr to each MLA, claims K'taka Cong leader

Cong leader said, 'We heard that Yeddyurappa may raise Rs 5k-10k per vote to come back to power.'

14 Feb 2019 3:19 PM

Wednesday’s complaint was filed at Devadurga police station under Section 506 of IPC (Punishment for criminal intimidation). (Photo: ANI)

Youth Cong workers files complaint against Yeddyurappa over audio tape

This is the second complaint filed against Yeddyurappa in the last two days, on the alleged call issue.

14 Feb 2019 1:03 PM

'They have been elected in the Congress party and living in the Congress party for two decades, I think some good sense has prevailed,' he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 dissenting MLAs are back, will see their actions: K’taka minister D K Shivakumar

K'taka Cong recommended disqualification of MLAs who did not attend ongoing state budget, as well as CLP meet ahead of budget.

13 Feb 2019 2:50 PM

‘I request this government that this type of operation should not happen. Such a situation should not arise,’ Deve Gowda stated in Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Deve Gowda urges Centre to discourage 'Operation Kamal'

‘I told them I am loyal to the party and will never do it,’ said JD(S) MLA K Srinivasa Gowda, when BJP purportedly offered him Rs 30 crores.

11 Feb 2019 5:00 PM

The political war over charges of horse-trading had escalated in Karnataka Friday with Kumaraswamy releasing an audio clip in which Yeddyurappa is purportedly trying to lure a JD(S) MLA for destabilising the coalition government. (Photo: File)

K'taka CM announces SIT probe into audio clip row to 'bring out truth'

Kumaraswamy said he was also 'pained' at the charge against the Speaker and accepted his suggestion to form an SIT.

11 Feb 2019 3:17 PM

Surjewala said the party will rake up the issue in Parliament on Monday. (Photo: ANI | File)

Top BJP leaders behind attempts to topple Karnataka govt: Congress

Cong leaders KC Venugopal and Surjewala alleged Modi and Amit Shah were involved in attempts to topple JD(S)-Cong govt.

09 Feb 2019 12:21 PM

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