Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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A total of 98 BJP leaders from across India, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, are in poll-bound Karnataka today to participate in ‘Maha Prachar Abhiyan’, a mega two-day publicity drive.
Part of it is the road show and public rally in Mandya by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marking his maiden appearance in Karnataka to campaign for the 2023 Assembly elections.
Adityanath’s presence points to the concerted efforts by the BJP to make inroads into the Vokkaliga heartland of Mandya, which is also a JD(S) bastion. The visit also has a religious connotation, which the BJP is trying to exploit: the UP CM as well as the Adichunchanagiri mutt, both bear allegiance to the Naath Sampradaya, or tradition.
Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar addressed mediapersons in Mysuru on April 26, attacking the BJP and the Basavaraj Bommai government for ‘unpardonable sins’ of hoodwinking people in the name of reservation to Lingayats, Vokkaligas, SCs/STs, OBCs and minorities.
The leaders claimed that the ‘40% commission government’ would be relegated to just 40 seats in the Assembly elections because of alleged ‘injustices’.
While raising the question why the 50% ceiling on reservation was not increased in Karnataka as in Tamil Nadu, D.K. Shivakumar assured “justice to all.”
Taking offence at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for saying that there would be riots in Karnataka if the Congress came to power, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge has threatened to complain to Election Commission of India against Mr. Shah.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
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Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. were brought back in shackles, revealing the harsh reality of their journey.
UN report highlights resilience of ISIL and Al-Qaida, with ISIL-K posing a serious threat in Afghanistan and beyond.