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Karnataka moving ahead with double-engine govt, says PM Modi in Bengaluru

Prime minister narendra modi on friday flagged off south india's first vande bharat express and inaugurated a new terminal at kempegowda international airport in bengaluru. he paid floral tributes to poet-saint kanakadasa at vidhan soudha on the occasion of kanakadasa jayanti. the prime minister also unveiled a 108-foot statue of bengaluru’s founder, kempegowda. stay tuned with indiatoday.in to get all the live updates on pm modi's visit..

We have doubled the number of airports from 70 to 140: PM Modi

"Our government is also building new airports in the country. Before 2014, there were around 70 airports in the country. Now their number has increased to more than 140. Growing, these airports are increasing the business potential of our cities. They are also creating new opportunities for the youth," said PM Modi.

New terminal at Bengaluru airport will increase facilities, says PM Modi

Karnataka | Connectivity will play a crucial role in India's development. Creating air connectivity & new airports is need of the hour. New terminal at Bengaluru airport will increase facilities. To achieve growth we need to develop physical & social infrastructure: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/OZIXs2hSp6 — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Vande Bharat is representation of future of trains in India: PM Modi

"The Vande Bharat Express is a symbol of the fact that India has now left the days of stagnation behind. India now wants to run fast and is doing everything possible for it," said PM Modi.

"This indigeously produced train offers us a glimpse in what 21st century trains will look like in India and we are working with a goal to change the face of India Railway in the next 8-10 years," he added.

Bengaluru represents the 'Start-up' spirit, says PM Modi

Karnataka | Bengaluru represents the 'Start-up' spirit. Across the world, India is known for its start-ups. Karnataka is also getting benefitted from the investment happening in the country: PM Modi in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/XOVZhlidUE — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Traffic curbs lifted on major roads in Bengaluru

The traffic restrictions put in place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru have now been lifted. Only traffic restrictions apply between Yelahanka and KIAL.

Traffic Curbs inside Bengaluru City lifted. Only towards #KIAL from Yelahanka, traffic restrictions apply. Thanks for your cooperation, NammaBengaluru Citizens. @BlrCityPolice @blrcitytraffic @DgpKarnataka — Pratap Reddy, IPS ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತರು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ (@CPBlr) November 11, 2022

PM Narendra Modi receives warm welcome in Bengaluru | In Pics

Thank you Bengaluru for the memorable welcome to this dynamic city. pic.twitter.com/TFOcj4XwTo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022

Watch | PM Modi unveils 'Statue of Prosperity' in Bengaluru

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils 'Statue of Prosperity', the 108-feet bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, in Bengaluru (Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/75WLwM4MrY — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

PM Modi inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/8HAmANf5SN — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Prime Minister flags off Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Express | In Pics

Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshana Train at KSR railway station in Bengaluru. (Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/qFdukr7JRJ — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the inaugural special of south India's first Vande Bharat Express

Pm modi offers floral tributes to saint kanakadasa, saint valmiki statues.

Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/SrARnrrFXE — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bengaluru | See Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Bengaluru a short while ago, where he was received by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, CM Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister & BJP's Dharwad MP Pralhad Joshi, along with other dignitaries as well as officials.

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Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi holds 26-km mega roadshow in Bengaluru | VIDEO

Pm modi road show in bengaluru: on may 7, pm modi will also address four public meetings in different parts of the state. pm modi is also expected to visit karnataka on the last day of the election campaigning for which preparations are already on..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Karnataka on Friday (May 5) for the final leg of poll campaigning. 

The 26-km mega roadshow will be held between 10:00 am and 1.30 pm from Brigade Millennium of JP Nagara to Maramma Circle in Malleshwaram in Bengaluru Central. Over 10 lakh people are expected to take part in the road show.

The second leg of the roadshow will commence at 10:00 am in Bengaluru on Sunday (May 7). 

Modi's roadshow timings changed due to NEET exams:

Keeping NEET examinations in mind, the Karnataka BJP made changes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day roadshow in Bengaluru, ahead of the Assembly polls in the state, by scheduling an extensive event on May 6 and a shorter one on May 7, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said on Friday.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is scheduled on May 7 (Sunday).

"PM Narendra Modi's road show will be on May 6 and 7, preparations are on for it. We had shared information in that regard to the public through the press. However, you (media) people informed us about the NEET exams on May 7 at 2:00 pm, and the 26 km roadshow will cause inconvenience for (students writing) exams," Karandlaje said. Speaking to reporters, she said, this was brought it to the notice of the Prime Minister, and Modi who pays special attention to children with initiatives such as 'Pariksha pe Charcha', asked us to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to even a single student going to the exam centre at any cost.

So the PM directed the state BJP to make changes in the programme, she said, as desired by him, certain changes have been made in the programme.

"Earlier we had said on May 6 that there would be a 10 km road show, and on May 7 it would be 26 km. Changing that we will be now holding long distance one of 26 km on May 6 from Someshwar Bhavan RBI Ground in Bengaluru South to Malleshwaram's Sankey Tank between 10 am to 1.30 pm, and shorter one of about 10 km one between Kempegowda statue at Thippasandra to Trinity circle, that can be completed soon, will be held on Sunday from 10 am to 11/11:30 am, she said.

Further noting that not many exam centres are located on the stretch where the roadshow will be held on Sunday, she said if there are any students coming from that region, on showing their hall tickets, police officials have been directed to ensure that they reach exam centres on time. The roadshow, earlier scheduled to be held for eight hours on Saturday alone, was then split into two parts- on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1. 30 pm to prevent inconvenience to the general public in case the rally is held for a full day.

Accusing the Congress of conspiring to disrupt the roadshow on Saturday, by getting the ambulances linked to their workers and well-wishers or hospitals run by them, at places along the stretch of 26 km which the PM is likely complete in about 3 hours, Karandlaje said, they have conspired to bring a bad name to the Prime Minister's roadshow.

"We have requested the police to ensure that ambulances with patients reach the hospitals on time without any hindrance, we have also discussed with SPG in this regard. We are following up things," she said.

Bengaluru Police Traffic arrangements:

Previous roadshows of PM Modi:

Earlier on April 29 (Saturday), PM Modi had conducted a 5.3-kilometre long roadshow in Bengaluru that passed through various locations in the city including Magadi Road, Nice Road Junction and Sumanahalli. 

On May 7, PM Modi will also address four public meetings in different parts of the state. PM Modi is also expected to visit Karnataka on the last day of the election campaigning for which preparations are already on.

Even during the Gujarat elections, Prime Minister took out a roadshow of more than 25 kilometres covering 19 assembly constituencies of Ahmedabad. Earlier, on Tuesday, Prime Minister held a mega roadshow in Kalaburagi.

During the roadshow, people queued up on both sides of the road through which the Prime Minister's cavalcade passed and cheered for him. They also showered flower petals on him. While riding on the top of a truck, PM Modi greeted people by waving his hands. The BJP is eyeing a second term in the state and has exuded confidence in retaining power with a full majority.

Voting will take place on May 10 and the results are out on May 13.

Congress party against PM Modi's road show:

The Congress party had appealed to the Election Commission not to permit the roadshow of PM Modi. However, the Commission has given a green signal. The ruling BJP is hoping to recover from the anti-incumbency factor with PM Modi's visit. The Bajrang Dal ban proposal has also helped the BJP to gain grounds at the fag end of election campaigning in Karnataka.

The BJP has challenged Congress to ban Bajrang Dal and claimed that it has "insulted" Lord Hanuman. The party also aims to wrestle a major chunk of 28 seats of Bengaluru city with PM Modi's outreach to voters.

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PM Modi in Bengaluru today: Avoid THESE routes for hassle-free travel

A s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru on Saturday afternoon, the city police department has issued a traffic advisory to alleviate congestion and facilitate uninterrupted traffic flow for commuters.

Meanwhile, security measures have been beefed up during the VVIP movement.

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In an official release, DCP Traffic North, Bengaluru, said, “In view of VVIP visiting Bengaluru City on 20.04.2024, from 01:00 PM to 07:00 PM parking of all types of vehicles in the following roads, is prohibited. During the said period commuters are advised to avoid following roads and use alternative routes.”

Here are the 11 roads to steer clear of today:

Palace Road

M V Jayaram road

Vasanthanagar Road

Jayamahal Road

C V Raman Road

Bellary Road

Ramanamaharshi Road

Nandidurga Road

Tharalabalu Road

Mount Carmel College Road

From Mekhri Circle towards Yeshwanthpura

It further read, “Traffic movement heavy goods vehicles are strictly prohibited from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM to enter city.”

Here are the traffic diversion points designated for heavy goods vehicles:

CMTI Junction

Mysuru Bank Junction

Hebbal Junction

New BEL Junction

BHEL underpass

Basaveshwara Circle

Old Udaya TV Junction

Haj Camp, Nandidurga Road

Near Yeshwanthpura Govardhan

PM Modi will visit Bengaluru and neighbouring Chikkaballapura district for the Lok Sabha poll campaign on Saturday.

According to the state BJP, a massive rally is scheduled at 4 PM in Bengaluru's Palace Grounds, covering the segments of Bangalore North, Bangalore South, Bangalore Central, and Bangalore Rural. These areas have been strongholds for the BJP, except Bangalore Rural, represented by Congress' D K Suresh, brother of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

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The BJP's sitting MPs Tejasvi Surya and P C Mohan are candidates from Bangalore South and Central respectively, while Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is contesting from Bangalore North.

In Bangalore Rural, Dr. C N Manjunath, the son-in-law of Deve Gowda and a prominent cardiologist, is contesting on a BJP ticket as part of an arrangement with alliance partner JD(S).

Karnataka is conducting elections in two phases, with 14 Lok Sabha segments in the southern part of the state going to polls on April 26 , and voting for the northern districts scheduled for May 7 in the second phase.

(With inputs from agencies)

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PM Modi Karnataka Visit Live: PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Two Jal Jeevan Mission Projects

Modi will inaugurate the india energy week (iew) 2023 in bengaluru which will be held from february 6-8.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will make his third visit to poll-bound Karnataka in the last one month. The PM will inaugurate 'India Energy Week 2023' in Bengaluru, during which he will launch E20 fuel, a blend of 20 per cent ethanol with petrol, and dedicate to the nation the HAL's helicopter factory in Tumakuru, on Monday. He will also lay the foundation stone of various development initiatives during the visit. This will be Modi's third visit to the poll-bound state in less than a month.

The PM visited Hubballi on January 12 where he inaugurated a national youth festival and staged a massive roadshow, and later on, on January 19 was in Yadgiri and Kalaburagi districts where he sought to woo voters by showcasing the development and social welfare programmes thereby giving the ruling BJP a launchpad in the run-up to the Assembly elections due by April-May.

Modi will inaugurate the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru which will be held from February 6-8, aimed to showcase India's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.

The event is expected to bring together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry, governments, and academia to discuss the challenges and opportunities that a responsible energy transition presents, an official release said.

It will see the presence of more than 30 ministers from across the world, the release said, adding that over 30,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors and 500 speakers will gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities of India's energy future.

During the programme, Modi will participate in a roundtable interaction with global oil and gas CEOs. He will also launch multiple initiatives in the field of green energy.

In line with the ethanol blending roadmap, the Prime Minister will launch E20 fuel at 84 retail outlets of oil marketing companies in 11 states/ union territories.

E20 is a blend of 20 per cent ethanol with petrol, the release said, adding the government aims to achieve a complete 20 per cent blending of ethanol by 2025, and oil marketing companies are setting up 2G-3G ethanol plants that will facilitate the progress.

Modi will also flag off the 'Green Mobility Rally', a rally which will witness participation of vehicles running on green energy sources, and it is expected to help create public awareness for green fuels.

The Prime Minister will also be launching the uniforms under the 'Unbottled' initiative of Indian Oil. With a vision to phase out single-use plastic, Indian Oil has adopted uniforms for retail customer attendants and LPG delivery personnel made from recycled polyester (rPET) and cotton.

He will also dedicate the twin-cooktop model of Indian Oil's indoor solar cooking system and flag off its commercial roll-out.

Later around 3.30 PM, Modi will be in Tumakuru to dedicate to the nation the HAL helicopter factory.

Its foundation stone was also laid by the Prime Minister in 2016. It is a dedicated greenfield helicopter factory which will enhance the capacity and ecosystem to build helicopters.

This helicopter factory is Asia's largest helicopter manufacturing facility and will initially produce Light Utility Helicopters (LUH).

The factory will be expanded to manufacture other helicopters such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and Indian Multirole Helicopter (IMRH) as well as for repair and overhaul of LCH, LUH, Civil ALH and IMRH in the future. The factory also has the potential for exporting the Civil LUHs in future.

This facility will enable India to meet its entire requirement of helicopters indigenously and will attain the distinction of enabling self-reliance in helicopter design, development and manufacture in India.

Modi will lay the foundation stone of Tumakuru Industrial Township. Under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, the development of the industrial township spread across 8,484 acres in three phases in Tumakuru has been taken up as part of the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.

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PM Modi to visit Bengaluru today to inaugurate Boeing facility

Pm modi will visit karnataka, maharashtra and tamil nadu today to launch a slew of projects..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the southern state of Karnataka on Friday, January 19, i.e., today, to inaugurate a Boeing facility. He will also be visiting neighbouring states Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu on the same day, according to an official release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

PM Modi will first set foot in Maharashtra in the morning to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects in Solapur.

"The Prime Minister will visit Maharashtra and at around 10:45 am, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Solapur, Maharashtra," the release stated.

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The PM will then arrive in Karnataka capital Bengaluru in the afternoon at around 2:45 pm to inaugurate the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre as well as the Boeing Sukanya Programme. At around 6 pm, PM Modi is expected to be in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to attend the grand opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games.

The PM will be launching the newly built 43-acre Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) campus that was built using an investment of ₹ 1,600 crore in tech hub Bengaluru. This is said to be Boeing's largest investment outside the United States.

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PM Modi will then also inaugurate the Boeing Sukanya Programme, which promotes the entry of young girls across the country into the aviation sector.

The programme will impart knowledge to girls and women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and aid them with opportunities and training for jobs in the aviation industry. The programme also aims to build 150 STEM labs for the female youth of the country and also provide scholarships to those who are interested in pilot training.

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He will address mega rallies both in bengaluru and chikkaballapura. modi held mega rallies in kalaburagi and shivamogga last month.

Tirunelveli: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha elections, at Ambasamudram, in Tirunelveli district, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI: Photo/R Senthilkumar)

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: 'Ideology promoted by Congress govt in Karnataka very dangerous,' says PM Modi

Lok sabha election 2024 highlights: ‘the kind of thoughts and ideology being promoted by congress government in karnataka is very dangerous,’ said pm modi. .

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked the BJP-ruled Centre, accusing it of being a "racist, fascist, and oppressive" government that was "haughtily" speaking of changing the Indian Constitution that was “written with the blood of freedom fighters."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first reaction after voting for the first phase of voting ended said, “Getting EXCELLENT feedback from today’s voting. It’s clear that people across India are voting for NDA [National Democratic Alliance] in record numbers." In a post on X, he reiterated, “First phase, great response!" 

As many as 60 percent of the total electors across 102 parliamentary seats voted till 7 pm on Friday. The first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were held for 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states and Union Territories on Friday, April 19.  The polling commenced at 7 am and concluded at 6 pm.

The states and Union Territories where elections were held in the first phase include Arunachal Pradesh (2 seats), Assam (5 seats), Bihar (4 seats), Chhattisgarh (1 seat), Madhya Pradesh (6 seats), Maharashtra (5 seats), Manipur (2 seats), Meghalaya (2), Mizoram (1 seat), Nagaland (1 seat), Rajasthan (12 seats), Sikkim (1 seat), Tamil Nadu (39 seats), Tripura (1 seat), Uttar Pradesh (8 seats), Uttarakhand (5 seats), Andaman and Nicobar (1 seat), Jammu and Kashmir (1 seat), Lakshadweep (1 seat) and Puducherry (1 seat). All 39 seats of Tamil Nadu are going to polls in the first phase. 

Overall, voting for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases beginning today. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is seeking a record third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has set a target of winning 400 seats this election. The ruling alliance is challenged by the opposition parties led by the Congress under the banner of INDIA bloc. 

The counting of votes for all seven phases of Lok Sabha Elections will take place on June 4.

Get all the Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates with LiveMint.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 'Ideology promoted by Congress govt in Karnataka very dangerous,' says PM Modi

"The kind of thoughts and ideology being promoted by Congress government in Karnataka is very dangerous. Our daughters are being attacked, bombs are exploding in markets, and people are being attacked for listening to religious songs, these incidents are not common. I urge my brothers and sisters to stay very alert of the Congress."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Over two lakh complaints of election violation received in Kerala

With Lok Sabha polls just six days away, a total of 2,09,661 complaints regarding violation of model code of conduct have been received in Kerala, of which action was taken in 2,06,152, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said here on Saturday. 

The complaints were received through the cVIGIL mobile app set up by the Election Commission. 

The complaints were received from March 16 to April 20 and 426 are currently being processed, Kaul said in a statement.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: FIR registered against D K Shivakumar for poll violation, says EC

An FIR has been registered against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for violation of the Model Code of Conduct for allegedly promising water supply in exchange of votes to residents of a housing society near here, the Election Commission said on Saturday. 

The matter came to light after the BJP approached the poll body seeking action against Shivakumar after a video of him seeking votes from the residents of a housing society in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha segment was shared widely on social media platforms.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Shiv Sena fields Minister Sandeepan Bhumre from Aurangabad LS seat

The Shiv Sena on Saturday announced the candidature of State Minister Sandeepan Bhumre from the Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra.

Bhumre, who helms the Employment Guarantee Scheme and Horticulture ministries, will take on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Chandrakant Khaire and AIMIM's Imitiaz Jaleel from the Aurangabad seat (now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar). 

With Bhumre's nomination, the Shiv Sena has so far declared candidates for 11 seats, including Mumbai South Central and Kalyan.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 'South se saaf, north se half': Pilot's prediction for BJP in Lok Sabha polls

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party will be wiped out in the south and reduced to the half of its current strength in north India in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The saffron party had realised after the first phase of the elections that it was "on the backfoot," he said, talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport here. "Someone has said, 'south se saaf, north se half'. It means the BJP will get half of the seats it currently has in the north while it will fail to open its account in the south and east. It will shrink," the former Rajasthan deputy chief minister said.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: As NDA eyes '400 paar', road to deliverance of promises may be fraught with challenges, says Bernstein Report

While the country is eyeing a change of guard at the Centre, with the first phase of polling already done to elect the 18th Lok Sabha, the optimism surrounding the incumbent government's performance has set the stage for high expectations, but a closer look at ground realities suggests that the path to achieving these expectations may not be without its challenges. 

The Bernstein Societe General Group's latest India Strategy report delves into the intricacies of the political landscape, analysing various factors that could influence market sentiments and economic policies in the coming years.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Lok Sabha elections: Hema Malini's daughters Isha, Ahana visit Mathura to campaign for her

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hema Malini's daughters, Isha and Ahana Deol, arrived in Mathura on Saturday to meet youth and garner support for their mother in the Lok Sabha elections.

The two arrived at the Banke Bihari Temple, where they bowed before Lord Banke Bihari Ji, and sought divine blessings. 

During their visit, temple priest Abhilash Goswami presented them with the Lord's blessed cloth and 'prasad.'

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: More from Cong cross over to BJP in MP; grand old party leader calls them ‘betrayers’

A Congress ex-MLA from Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district and several other local leaders of the party joined the BJP on Saturday, prompting a functionary from the grand old party to call them "betrayers". 

“We welcome you with open arms to the party. We are going to work with one accord. You are free to give suggestions and play an important role in the party (BJP)," Yadav told the new saffron party members. 

More than 100 Congress leaders joined the BJP at the function, claimed a party release.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: In village of dreaded Maoist leader in Bastar LS seat, residents stay away from voting

While the residents of several remote villages in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Lok Sabha constituency defied the poll boycott call given by Maoists and exercised their franchise on Friday, people from Puvarti village, the native place of a hardcore Naxalite leader, chose to stay away from the electoral process.

Puvarti, a Maoist-stronghold in Sukma district bordering Bijapur district, is the home village of dreaded Naxalite leader Hidma, who is believed to be the mastermind of several deadly attacks on security forces in Bastar region.

Polling was held in the Bastar Lok Sabha seat on Friday and a voter turnout of 67.56 per cent was recorded there.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live:'Unfortunate' that NC contesting in Anantnag-Rajouri seat against friend who turned 'greedy': Omar

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said it was "unfortunate" that his party was contesting elections in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency against a friend who turned "greedy" for a Lok Sabha seat. 

Abdullah was apparently referring to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti contesting the polls from the seat in south Kashmir. The NC has fielded its senior Gujjar leader Mian Altaf from the seat. 

"The fight on the south Kashmir seat is not with the BJP. NC's contest there is unfortunately with one of our friends who was with us till some days ago. Unfortunately, they left us for the greed of a seat. Our contest at least in south Kashmir is not with the BJP or its 'B' or 'C' teams," Abdullah said here.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: YS Sharmila files nomination from Kadapa seat in Andhra Pradesh

YS Sharmila, Andhra Pradesh Congress chief and party's candidate, filed her nomination from the Kadapa seat on Saturday. 

Earlier this year, Sharmila joined Congress and merged her party, the YSR Telangana Party, into Congress. She also held a roadshow in the constituency before filing her nomination papers. 

The Kadapa Constituency will vote in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Two Punjab Congress leaders join BJP as Local BJP leaders call it ‘love jihad’

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Two Punjab Congress leaders, including its national secretary Tajinder Pal Singh Bittu and Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary, joined the BJP on Saturday.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Congress' shehzade is facing danger in Wayanad,' says PM Modi in Maharashtra

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, April 20, at a rally in Maharashtra's Nanded launched a scathing attack at Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he predicted that the Congress stalwart will be driven away from his parliamentary constituency Wayanad.  He suggested that the party will have to find another safe seat for him. PM Modi said, “Congress' shehzade is facing danger in Wayanad. Like he was made to escape Amethi, believe me, he will have to leave Wayanad as well."

At rally in Maharashtra's Parbhani, PM Modi said the goal of ongoing Lok Sabha polls is to make India a developed country.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y S Sharmila files nomination 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Andhra Pradesh Congress President Y S Sharmila on Saturday, April 20, filed her nomination for the Kadapa Lok Sabha seat. Addressing a press conference Y S Sharmila said, “Filed the nomination as Kadapa MP candidate. Kadapa people did not forget Y S Rajasekhar Reddy and Vivekananda. We believe that they will vote this time by keeping them in their mind." 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 'BJP's "400 paar" film has become a super flop,' says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday, April 20, launched a scathing attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said, "The Mahagathbandhan is winning all four seats in the first phase. We have held block wise meetings and the feedback that has come is very good the BJP's "400 paar" film has become a super flop on the first day itself. The people of Bihar are aware and will teach them a lesson," 

He added, “There is no competition in the first phase. We have said many times before that Bihar will give shocking results this time. They have not done anything for the people of Bihar. The promises made by Modi ji in 2014 and 2019 were not fulfilled."

The RJD leader suggested that the public is tired of BJP's statements and false promises and vowed to give special package to Bihar along with special status. 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Madhya Pradesh completes filing of nomination for nine seats of Phase 3

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Madhya Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Anupam Rajan said, “The process of filing of nomination papers on nine seats of third phase was completed on Friday."

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan are fielding from Madhya Pradesh's Guna and Vidisha constituencies, respectively.  

Former chief minister and its Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh is in the fray from the Rajgarh seat. A total of nine seats will go to polls in the third phase from Madhya Pradesh.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Know BJP's candidates from Bengaluru here

BJP fielded MP Tejasvi Surya and P C Mohan from Bangalore South and Central respectively. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is contesting from Bangalore North. 

In Bangalore Rural Deve Gowda's son-in-law and eminent cardiologist Dr C N Manjunath is in the fray on a BJP ticket as per the arrangement with alliance partner JD(S). 

Karnataka will go to polls in two phases with elections to the second phase, for 14 Lok Sabha segments in the southern part, scheduled for April 26. Additionally, voting for the northern districts will be held on May 7.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: PM Modi's mega rally in Bengaluru today; Details here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address mega rallies in Bengaluru and neighbouring Chikkaballapura district for the Lok Sabha poll campaign on Saturday, April 20. 

PM Modi is scheduled to address the mega public meeting at Chokkahalli village in Chikkaballapura district at 2 PM that will encompass Chikkballapur and Kolar Lok Sabha constituencies.

Later in the day, at around 4:00 pm, PM Modi will address a massive rally in Bengaluru's palace ground that will cover Bangalore North, Bangalore South, Bangalore Central and Bangalore Rural segments.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: AIUDF to contest in 3 constituencies and extend support in 3 others

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary and MLA, Aminul Islam on Friday, April 19, said that his party will contest in 3 constituencies and will extend support to other candidates in three more.

He stated, “Our party candidates Badruddin Ajmal, Haji Aminul Islam will win from Dhubri and Nagaon Lok Sabha seats and the party candidate will also win in Karimganj seat, which will be held in the last two phases in Assam. The second phase of polls will be held in five parliamentary constituencies - Silchar, Karimganj, Nagaon, Darrang-Udalguri and Diphu seats. "

He added, "Our party has decided to extend our support to the BPF candidate in the Darrang-Udalguri seat, and TMC candidate Radheshyam Biswas in the Silchar seat in the second phase of the polls. Our party will also extend support to CPI (M) candidate Manoranjan Talukdar in the Barpeta seat," said Aminul Islam.

AIUDF will be contesting two seats in the second and third phase polls. Assam registered 75.95 per cent voter turnout in the first phase, in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam, namely Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Kaziranga, Dibrugarh and Jorhat.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur registers 68.27 per cent polling amid rains

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency recorded a voter turnout of 68.27 per cent as the polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded on Friday, April 19.

Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole said, "It is especially highlighted that due to weather latest updated reports are awaited from some of the Polling Stations, especially located in remote hilly areas of Kishtwar, Gandoh, Ramban, Dudu-Basantgarh etc, the polling percentage is likely to increase slightly."

The BJP fielded Union Minister Jitendra Singh from Udhampur while the Congress fielded Choudhary Lal Singh. In Jammu and Kashmir, the elections to the five seats will be held in five phases.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Manipur police arrests 3 for firing shots near polling station

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Manipur Police on Friday, April 19, arrested three people involved in a firing incident near a polling station in Imphal East district. The police seized a pistol (0.32) with ammunition and ₹ 15 lakh from the accused.

An officer said, “The three arrested persons were involved in the firing incident at Moirangkampu Sajeb in Imphal East district in which a man was injured on Friday." 

Manipur recorded a voter turnout of over 68 per cent in two Lok Sabha constituencies - Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur on Friday.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: ‘BJP will win the whole 25 seats,’ says Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that the state is the fortress of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and hence is going to win all the 25 seats. He said, “I want to thank people of Rajasthan for making the first phase of election peaceful. Voter turnout was little but I have faith that we will win these 12 seats. "

he added, “In Rajasthan, BJP will win the whole 25 seats. We got feedback from everywhere and people have said that we will win these 12 seats and the other 13 seats as well. I appeal that all voters should vote in the next phase." Rajasthan state saw a voter turnout of 56.58 percent in phase 1 while the remaining 13 seats in Rajasthan will be contested in the second phase.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: 2 polling officials stationed in Tripura's Ramanagar constituency suspended

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Two polling officials, who were stationed in West Tripura's Ramanagar constituency were suspended for allegedly permitting election-related malpractices in the polling booths.

Returning Officer West Tripura, Dr. Vishal Kumar said, “We have received some complaints from the political parties but in most of the cases, we couldn't verify the allegations true after response teams reached the spot. Some reports of intimidation, threats and poll malpractices were also received."

He added, "In most of the cases, the complaints turned out to be false. Some arrests were made in Mohanpur constituency and some people were put under preventive arrests in Ramanagar assembly constituency."

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Bus carrying police and Home Guard jawans overturns in Madhya Pradesh after poll duty

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: An official informed that as many as 21 police and Home Guard personnel were injured when the bus carrying them overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district on Saturday, April 20.

 After conclusion of election duty, the jawans were returning to their home district Rajgarh when the accident happened near Baretha Ghat on the Bhopal-Betul highway at 4:00 am. 

Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Shalini Paraste said. "It happened when the bus carrying a total of 40 jawans, including five policemen and remaining home guard, was on its way to Rajgarh after their election duty in Chhindwara." 

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: All you need to know about phase 2 voting

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live:In the phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections, as many as 1,210 candidates across 13 states and Union Territories (UTs) will be contesting. The Election Commission of India (ECI) received 2,633 nominations forms filed for 88 Parliamentary constituencies across 12 states and UTs for phase 2 of these general elections.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Second phase voting dates here

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: The voting for second phase will be held on April 26. In the Lok Sabha elections this year, voting will take place in seven phases similar to last general elections of 2019. The dates on which voting of the remaining phases will take place will be May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1 accordingly. 

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Uttar Pradesh registers 58.49 percent voter turnout

Saharanpur registered 65.95 percent voter turnout, Rampur registered 54.77 percent, Muzaffarnagar registered 59.29 percent, and Pilibhit registered 61.91 percent, according to data shared by the Election Commission of India. The voter turnout in Bijnor stood at 58.21 percent, in Kairana at 61.17 percent, in Moradabad at 60.60 percent, and in Nagina at 59.54 percent.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: What voter turnout data of different states suggests?

Tripura recorded the highest voter turnout that stood at 80.17 per cent while West Bengal trailed behind with 77.57 per cent voter turnout, as per estimated data. Sikkim registered 69.47 percent voter turnout. 

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: ‘High voter turnout,’ says Election Commission

The Election Commission said the polling for the first phase of the 2024 general elections registered a high voter turnout despite the heat wave. The ECI said that the first phase of polling was "largely peaceful across 21 States and Union Territories." 

The Election Commission noted the incidence of violence and firing in a few areas of West Bengal and Manipur.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Final voter turnout of phase 1 to be released today

On Friday, April 19, the first phase of voting for 102 parliamentary constituencies spread over 17 states and 4 Union Territories was held. The voter turnout during the first phase of Lok Sabha election 2024 was estimated to be 63.89 percent till 9:00 pm yesterday. However, official release stated, "Final figures will be known on Saturday after the scrutiny of Form 17A." 

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: A look at voter turnout in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 68%, as per the EC's data at 11 pm on Friday. "Highest voting of 75.67 per cent has been recorded in Kallakurichi, next 75.44 per cent in Dharmapuri, and minimum is 67.35 per cent in Chennai Central, 67. 82 per cent in Chennai South. By tomorrow, we will be able to get an overall figure of the voter turnout in the state," Tamil Nadu Chief Election Officer Satyabrata Sahu told PTI.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: SP candidate alleges booth capturing by BJP agents in Kutba village

Samajwadi Party candidate from UP's Muzaffarnagar Harendra Singh MaliK wrote to Election Commission, alleging booth capturing by BJP agents in Kutba village (the home place of BJP leader Sanjeev Balyan) and requesting deployment of paramilitary in the village.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: PM's first reaction after voting ends — ‘great response!’

PM Modi posted in X on Friday evening: "First phase, great response! Thank you to all those who have voted today. Getting EXCELLENT feedback from today’s voting. It’s clear that people across India are voting for NDA in record numbers."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: Voting for Phase 1 ends with 60% turnout till 7 pm

Tentative figure of voter turnout across 21 States/UTs reported is over 60% at 7 PM, the Election Commission of India said on Friday. Read full report here

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: BJP's Giriraj Singh files nomination from Bihar's Begusarai

Lok sabha election 2024 phase 1 voting live: aimim chief asaduddin owaisi files nomination from hyderabad constituency.

AIMIM president and candidate from Hyderabad constituency, Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination for Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: Security personnel on poll duty dies due to cardiac arrest in Mizoram

A 28-year-old security personnel on election duty in Mizoram died due to cardiac arrest on Friday, officials said. Lalrinpuia, who was in the second Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), was found dead on Friday morning at Vangchhia polling station in Champhai district when other security personnel tried to wake him up, they said. He died due to cardiac arrest around 4.45 am, the officials said.  (PTI inputs)

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: What music composer AR Rahman said after casting vote in Chennai

“I am curious to know what the result is, but let’s hope it is for the best. Let’s hope it is for the people, for the benefit of the people," said music composer AR Rahman after casting his vote in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: 'Young India wants more jobs…': NDA or INDIA, Who can deliver? WATCH ground report here

MINT hit the streets of Haryana and asked youngsters questions on jobs, economy and their belief in India's growth story. Watch ground report here:

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: Check out voter turnout in your state here

 Check out voter turnout in your state here: 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: Firing incident at polling booth in Moirangkampu Sajeb Awang Leikai of Imphal

A firing incident and clash was reported at a polling booth in Moirangkampu Sajeb Awang Leikai of Imphal during voting in Lok Sabha elections today. One civilian was injured in the incident, news agency ANI reported. Block Level Officer, for Moirangkampu Sajeb Surbala Devi said, 

"Suddenly two men here came and asked for polling agents of Congress and BJP. They took the Congress agent outside by holding his hand. Then the two men fired shots from inside the car. One person got injured."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: West Bengal ministers Shashi Panja, Chandrima Bhattacharya seen dancing after…

West Bengal ministers Shashi Panja and Chandrima Bhattacharya were seen dancing as the latter claimed that TMC candidates will be winning in all three Lok Sabha constituencies (Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri) in the state.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: West Bengal sees 77% voter turnout, tally across 102 seat nears 60%

The voter turnout recorded till 5 pm was around 60 percent. West Bengal's voter turnout was the highest at 77 percent.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Voting concludes in Manipur

Polling officer K Nimola Devi said, "Our polling has concluded, as soon as it was 4 pm we closed the gates...We called the agents and then in front of them we sealed all the data and machines...After all this is completed we will submit it to the DC office..."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: CRPF jawan on poll duty killed in Chhattisgarh

A CRPF jawan on poll duty was killed in accidental explosion of grenade launcher shell in Chhattisgarh on Friday.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary appeals to voters, ‘Your problems will increase if…’

RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary says, "I appeal to the people to vote. Your problems will increase in the next 5 years if you don't vote. Choose your representative on the basis of the government you want... The opposition is saying that the EVM is hacked, democracy is over, and the constitution will be finished, these are the fears they are showing to the people and making pessimistic comments because they don't have any agenda... On the other hand, NDA is working with a long-term vision..."

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: 102-year-old women cast vote in Tamil Nadu's Reddiyarchatram

Lok sabha elections 2024 live: telangana bjp chief g kishan reddy files nomination from secunderabad.

Telangana BJP chief and party's candidate from Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat, G Kishan Reddy files nomination for Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: BJP candidate from Haryana’s Kurukshetra holds roadshow

BJP leader and candidate from Haryana’s Kurukshetra, Naveen Jindal held a roadshow in the constituency earlier on Friday.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting Live: Tripura records 68.35% voter turnout till 3pm

Tripura recorded 68.35% voter turnout till 3pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls on Friday.  

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Bengaluru news live updates: bjp supremo h d deve gowda, in an interview with the indian express, said that pm modi is the only person capable of leading the country at present..

Bengaluru News Live Updates, April 24, 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Tuesday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is more capable of becoming the Prime Minister of the country. Participating in the Prajadhwani-2 Lok Sabha election campaign meeting at Tumkur in support of party candidate Muddhanumegowda, Siddaramaiah targeted BJP supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s comment that PM Modi is the only person capable of leading the country at present, and said, “He [Rahul] is hundred times more capable than Narendra Modi. We have many people who are fit to be prime minister.”

Today is also the last day of campaigning for 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka going to polls in the first phase on April 26. Polling will be held in  Hassan, Mandya, Kolar, Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkballapur. In an attempt to encourage voting across Karnataka, the Mysuru district administration has decided to shut tourist spots on April 26, when the Lok Sabha elections begin in the state. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as the Mysuru zoo, has announced that it will remain closed for the public on April 26 along with the Karanji lake.

Weather update today: Bengaluru city will witness partly cloudy skies in the morning, which will become mainly clear skies towards evening or night. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Bengaluru News Live Updates: 'Rahul Gandhi more capable than Modi to become PM': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah; BJP looks to retain Chikkaballapur, once a Congress stronghold, with JD(S) help; and more | Follow here for the latest updates from across Karnataka here!

Fst team registers fir against bjp.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka said, 'A FIR has been lodged by the FST team of Malleswaram Assembly Constituency against a tweet posted in X by BJP's Official handle on 23.04.2024 titled 'Congress Manifesto or Muslim League Manifesto' at Malleswaram Police Station.' 

BMRCL extends timings for metro services

In view of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 to be held on May 26, BMRCL is extending its last train metro services from all its four terminal stations-- Nagasandra, Silk Institute, Challaghatta, Whitefield (Kadugodi) at 11:55 pm

The last train from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station Majestic towards all the four directions will leave at 12:35 am on May 27.

189 cases of major election violations booked in Karnataka: EC

As Karnataka gears for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26, the Election Commission on Wednesday said all the polling stations in the Bangalore Rural and Mysore constituencies will be webcast. As of now, a total of 189 cases have been booked against political parties or candidates for major violations under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), they said.

Addressing a press conference, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena said 1.4 lakh polling officials will be on duty at the 30,602 polling stations across the 14 constituencies which are going for polls in the first phase on Friday.

Besides them, 5,000 micro observers, 50,000 civil police personnel, 65 companies of Central Parliamentary Force and State Armed Police force of other states will also be deployed for security at these polling stations, he said.

"All the 2,829 polling stations of Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency will be 100 percent webcast. This is as per the request of our returning officers and observers; so we have given more than double central parliamentary force for the Bangalore Rural Constituency. Seven companies of central paramilitary forces have been inducted at the constituency since April 22," he said.

The 14 segments facing polls in the first phase are Udupi-Chikmagalur, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South, Chikkballapur and Kolar.

There are a total of 2,88,19,342 electors in these constituencies -- 1,44,28,099 male, 1,43,88,176 female and 3,067 third gender. (PTI)

NSUI workers protest outside college campus in Hubballi

NSUI workers Wednesday protested outside a college campus in Karnataka's Hubballi, where the Congress Councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, Niranjan Hiremath's daughter Neha Hiremath was murdered, news agency ANI reported.

#WATCH | Karnataka: NSUI workers protest outside a college campus in Hubballi. This is the same college where the Congress Councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, Niranjan Hiremath's daughter Neha Hiremath was murdered. pic.twitter.com/y5YHF7MeML — ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024

I-T conducts raids on close aides of Bangalore Rural Cong candidate D K Suresh

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday conducted raids on close aides of Bangalore Rural Congress candidate D K Suresh at Konanakunte in the city.

Raids are being carried out on Konanakunte block Congress president Sridhar and former corporator Gangadhar.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other Congress leaders are expected to stage a protest over the issue.

Polling in booths under Bangalore Rural constituency to be webcast live: Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena

Polling in all 2,829 booths under Bangalore Rural constituency will be webcast live on April 26, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena told the reporters.

More than double Central Paramilitary Forces will be deployed in the segment, the officer stated.

In Bangalore Rural, Congress candidate D K Suresh is up against BJP's Dr C N Manjunath.

'Don't believe Mr Adani's agendas': Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sam Pitroda's remark

Congress MP and general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, addressing the reporters on Wednesday in Bengaluru and commenting on Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's remark, asked people to not believe in 'Mr Adani's agenda,' news agency ANI reported.

Sam Pitroda, during a recent interview, had said that the inheritance tax in America was an interesting law and could be issues that people could debate and discuss. “In America, there is an inheritance tax. If one has $100 million worth of wealth and when he dies, he can only transfer probably 45% to his children and 55% goes to the government. That’s an interesting law.”

The comments, however, faced the backlash of the  BJP  with their spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla saying that the “Congress want to grab ones hard earned tax payed resources”.

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: On Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's remark, party MP and general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala says, 'Don't believe Mr Adani's agenda.' pic.twitter.com/Mg5s5ZslZl — ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024

'He is a great asset': K'taka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar on K P Nanjundi joining Congress

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, speaking on K P Nanjundi joining the Congress party on Wednesday, said, "...He is one of the greatest organisers of Karnataka in backward classes...He is a great asset. We also wanted to keep him, but he slipped out of us. It is our fortune that he has come back..."

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: On KP Nanjundi joining the Congress party, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "...He is one of the greatest organisers of Karnataka in backward classes...He is a great asset. We also wanted to keep him, but he slipped out of us. It is our… pic.twitter.com/gV3NxnhYww — ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2024

K P Nanjundi joins Congress after resigning from BJP MLC

K P Nanjundi, who resigned as BJP MLC recently, joined Congress on Wednesday.

He is the second BJP MLC to join Congress over the past month. In the last week of March, Tejaswini Gowda had resigned as MLC to join the Congress party.

Last day of campaigning for 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka

Today is the last day of campaigning for 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka going to polls in the first phase on April 26. Polling will be held in  Hassan, Mandya, Kolar, Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore  Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkballapur.

Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park closed on April 26

Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park will be closed on April 26, in light of the polling for Lok Sabha elections 2024.

‘Rahul Gandhi more capable than Modi to become PM’, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Tuesday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is more capable of becoming the Prime Minister of the country.

Participating in the Prajadhwani-2 Lok Sabha election campaign meeting at Tumkur in support of party candidate Muddhanumegowda, Siddaramaiah  targeted BJP supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda’s comment  that PM Modi is the only person capable of leading the country at present, and said, “He [Rahul] is hundred times more capable than Narendra Modi. We have many people who are fit to be prime minister.”

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High court directs Karnataka to act against autorickshaw drivers who attack Rapido bike taxis

In a relief to Bengaluru’s Rapido bike captains (drivers), the Karnataka High Court recently directed the state government to crack down on autorickshaw drivers who attack, intimidate and harass them.

The Bike Taxi Welfare Association filed a petition against certain autorickshaw unions and their members, seeking relief from unlawful interference in the operations of bike taxis.

Rapido bike drivers’ safety was a major concern after multiple incidents of harassment and physical harm against them were reported.

Read the full story here.

BJP looks to retain Chikkaballapur, once a Congress stronghold, with JD(S) help

Located along the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border, Chikkaballapur was a Congress stronghold in 10 Lok Sabha polls between 1977 and 2014. It is now among the south Karnataka constituencies where the BJP hopes its alliance with the JD(S) will help it win.

Chikkaballapur is part of the belt where the Vokkaliga community is dominant. According to estimates, the community constitutes around a third of the population in the constituency, which also has a sizeable number of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Lingayat, Balija and minority voters.

The Congress won Chikkaballapur five times between 1977 and 1991 and as many times between 1998 and 2014.

Read more here.

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