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Karnataka Today newsletter: Will the BJP-JD(S) alliance work in Karnataka?
1. Watch | Will the BJP-JD(S) alliance work in Karnataka?
Among the big changes to the contours of Karnataka’s political landscape this Lok Sabha election is the pre-poll “partnership of convenience” between old rivals BJP and JD(S). The pact between BJP and JD(S) was formed to mutually benefit both parties through the consolidation of the Lingayat and Vokkaliga vote banks, all to defeat a common political foe — the Congress.
Will this be a win-win situation? Who will the alliance benefit more? How will the caste arithmetic and the redrawn political equations pan out in the Lok Sabha elections? Find the answers to all these questions, in this week’s episode of Decode Karnataka.
Taking a swipe at the JD(S), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the BJP’s ‘B team’ has now become it’s ‘partner’ in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. Mr Gandhi was recalling his earlier statement from the 2023 Karnataka elections where he had called the JD(S) the BJP’s ‘B team’.
Addressing his first Lok Sabha election rally in Karnataka in the Cauvery heartland of Mandya on April 17, Mr. Gandhi said the JD(S), which had now entered into an alliance with the BJP, had been helping the saffron party at every stage.
Mr. Gandhi also tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the electoral bond issue. Referring to Mr. Modi’s recent interview to ANI where the Prime Minister tried to project the electoral bonds as something that would help cleanse the political system, Mr. Gandhi said the electoral bonds were akin to an extortion racket operated by ‘petty, goonda elements’.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway near Challaghatta station. The project, set to be completed by the end of September at a cost of ₹2.22 crore, aims to improve connectivity and safety for both metro commuters and pedestrians in the area.
Director of Mid-Day-Meal programme in Andhra Pradesh urges district Collectors to consult Veterinary Department on bird flu impact.
Outgoing Delhi chief minister Atishi on February 13, 2025, said within three days of AAP loosing its hold in the National Capital, the city has been facing power cuts.
Enforcement Directorate freezes ₹170 crore in bank deposits linked to fraudulent forex trading scheme, seizing cash and investigating multiple companies.
As many as 19 workers of a private company were injured after the bus they were travelling in rammed a stationary lorry at Kanjikovil Junction on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway on Thursday (February 13, 2025).
Minister Nara Lokesh emphasizes hard work, congratulates JEE topper Sai Manogna, discusses curriculum reforms and job readiness initiatives.
Mumbai Police investigate controversial comments by Ranveer Allahbadia, summoning social media influencers and guests for probe.
Kerala government seeks bipartisan support against authoritarian UGC regulations, aiming to control state-funded universities, in national education convention.
According to one member of the autorickshaw union, as many as 40 autorickshaw parking lots were identified in the year 2000. Each lot was assigned a specific number of vehicles. Despite the number increasing three times, authorised parking lots did not increase. Out of the 60 lots at present, 20 are unauthorised.
A wild Merseyside derby ends in a dramatic 2-2 draw with four goals, four red cards, and a last-gasp equalizer.
West Bengal budget 2025-26: Focus on social welfare, infrastructure projects, and 4% DA hike for State government employees.
UDF-led hartal in Wayanad protests government inaction on wild animal attacks, leading to clashes with police and shop closures.
Sukrajji was known for singing Halakki folk songs. She had launched a movement against the liquor menace in her village.
Bangalore Little Theatre will be staging Life of Galileo at Jagriti this weekend