Kumaraswamy to contest from Mandya, nephew Prajwal from Hassan — JD(S) declares candidates in 3 seats
JD(S)'s M Mallesh Babu will contest from Kolar. A third member of the Gowda family, HD Deve Gowda's son-in-law Dr CN Manjunath, will contest on BJP ticket in Bengaluru (Rural). Key Points
ThePrint'Cash-for-posting' row: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends son, calls HD Kumaraswamy 'an expert in...conspiracy theories'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised JD(S) chief Kumaraswamy for leveling 'cash-for-posting' allegations agains his son. In a series of tweet, Siddaramaiah calling the JD(S) leader desperate for attention and an expert in conspiracy theories. Key Points
mintBJP in talks with JD(S) ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Basavaraj Bommai hints at alliance
The BJP and JD(S) are in talks to form an alliance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Senior leaders from both parties have hinted at the possibility, but there has been no official confirmation. Key Points
mint‘Anything may happen’: Kumaraswamy hinting at BJP-JDS alliance for 2024?
The BJP swept 2019 LS polls in Karnataka, winning 25 of the total 28 seats, and an independent backed by it won in one seat. Congress and JD(S) got a seat each. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesRamanagara Assembly election 2023: Nikhil Kumaraswamy in battle to retain family bastion
The Deve Gowda family`s grand plan of launching Nikhil Kumaraswamy in politics had failed in 2019, when he was defeated by actress-turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh by a huge margin of 1.25 lakh votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Mandya. Key Points
Financialexpress
Karnataka top leaders file nominations with 3 days to go
There were 198 nominations from the BJP, 195 from the Congress and 86 from the JDS. May 20 is the last day for filing of nominations. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka election: JDS' Kumaraswamy open to BJP, Cong deal. What are his terms?
“I am still confident of winning 50 seats. This time, I will go with the party that agrees to fulfill my conditions,” Kumaraswamy said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCM Siddaramaiah rejects HDK's charge on suicide attempt of a driver
He said the allegations cannot be made on assumptions. As the new government is in power, transfers will be made in the interest of the administration. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesBehind renaming of ‘Gabbar town’ Ramanagara, a decades-old feud between two Vokkaliga heavyweights
Deve Gowda's son HD Kumaraswamy has created a narrative that he has given Ramanagara its identity. Another Vokkaliga leader, Dy CM Shivakumar, wants to change it. Key Points
ThePrintKarnataka polls: Denied ticket to contest, BJP MLA M P Kumaraswamy quits party
The three-time MLA said he will also be submitting his resignation as legislator to the Assembly Speaker soon. In the BJP's second list of 23 candidates announced last night, Deepak Doddaiah was named as candidate from Mudigere. Key Points
The Indian Express
Kumaraswamy threatens to go on fast unto death if Ramanagara renamed, accepts Shivakumar's challenge for d
H.D. Kumaraswamy, the state President of JD(S) in Karnataka, has threatened to go on a hunger strike until death if the government renames Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South'. He also accepted the challenge for an open debate from Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Kumaraswamy claims an emotional relationship with the district and has listed his contributions towards its development. Key Points
Economic TimesMorning brief: JDS' Kumaraswamy plays down alliance buzz, says ‘no demand for…’
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times'No need to give prominence to Mandya MP Sumalatha': Former CM H D Kumaraswamy
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday said there was no need to give prominence to Mandya MP Sumalatha extending her support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The JD(S) second-in-command also dismissed the charges of illegal mining in Mandya district by local MLAs. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesFrom Kingmaker to Decimation: Why JDS failed to be the Kingmaker in Karnataka Elections this time
JDS had harbored big hopes of forming a coalition government with either the BJP or Congress in a situation of hung assembly, but all dreams got shattered after the clean sweep by Congress. Here is why the JDS' dream of becoming kingmaker shattered after Congress' thumping victory. Key Points
Economic TimesKumaraswamy calls Congress 'hypocrite' for boycotting Parliament inauguration
JD(S) leader and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday slammed the “hypocrite Congress” for boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Key Points
The Hindu
‘Karnataka polls triangular contest, JD(S) will get working majority’: Gowda
“Karnataka only has 28 seats in the 545-strong Lok Sabha. How do we imagine that it will give a clear picture about 2024?,” says former PM H D Deve Gowda. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesKumaraswamy blames contractor for power theft, says paid Rs 68,526 fine
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy responded to the power theft for Diwali allegations and said he was not aware about the incident. He said he had assigned the job to a contractor, who ended up stealing electricity. Key Points
India TodayKannada actor Darshan's Bengaluru home raided amid row over 'tiger claw' pendant
During the search, a tiger-claw-like material was found from the actor's Bengaluru home. The material will be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for inspection. Key Points
Business TodayKarnataka polls: DK Shivakumar says brother may contest against HD Kumaraswamy’s son
State Congress chief says there is a proposal to field DK Suresh from JD(S) leader’s home turf. “It will be a major decision. I am still thinking about it.” Key Points
The Indian ExpressChink in NDA's armour in Karnataka? JD(S) backs out of BJP-led padayatra in state
JD(S) wants to retain its strongholds & is unwilling to overlook rivalries with some BJP leaders, say experts. JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy says those trying to 'poison' his family leading yatra. Key Points
ThePrint
Channapatna Election Result 2023 Live: Who will win HD Kumaraswamy vs CP Yogeshwara battle? Results today
Karnataka Election 2023, Channapatna Result Live: Channapatna is an Assembly constituency in Bengaluru region and Ramanagaram district of Karnataka. Channapatna is part of Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha/Parliamentary constituency. This seat is categorised as General Semi-Urban. Key Points
FinancialexpressWhy kingmaker? We want to emerge kings: H.D. Deve Gowda
The nonagenarian former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowdaspoke to The Hindu on the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election and the possible scenarios ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary election. Key Points
The Hindu