Karnataka Election 2018 Live Updates: Cong's 'shameful' caste politics doesn't even spare students, says Modi

Cong in sleep mode, not doing anything for farmers: PM

Cong's caste politics shameful, party didn't even spare students: PM

Modi govt committed to women safety

The Prime Minister, while addressing a rally at Koppal, spoke in favour of the measures taken by his government to ensure women's safety. Insisting on the importance of the toilets and sanitation, the PM said the move was crucial to ensure safety of women. Referring to such measures, Modi said: "Protecting the girl child is our commitment. We believe in the mantra of 'Beta Beti Ek Samaan'.

Those born with golden spoons don't understand difficulties faced by the poor: PM

It was our govt that brought a law to award capital punishment to rapists of children

- PM Modi at Koppal

PM speaks of UDAN scheme

While listing out schemes and policies brought in by his government , Modi spoke about the UDAN regional scheme. "The BJP has brought such a scheme that will ensure that every common man would be able to fly," he said.

The 'naamdaars' never miss an opportunity, they continue to poke fun at 'kaamdaars'

- PM Modi at Koppal

If UP can provide loan waiver to farmers, why can’t Siddaramaiah’s Govt? asks CM Yogi

Karnataka elections: I-T officials raid resort linked to Cong candidate in Badami

Modi addressing rally at Koppal

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Koppal for his second rally in Karnataka today. Modi has been leading BJP's poll campaign with support from party stalwarts, including Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanth and Rajnath Singh.

Will ensure everybody in Karnataka has a house, says Rahul

Speaking at a rally in Pavagada, Rahul Gandhi listed out the achievements of the Siddaramaiah government in a bid to gain a edge in the ongoing poll battle in Karnataka, where elections are slated to take place on May 12. "In the past five years we ensured that hunger was eliminated from the state. In the next five years, we would make sure that everyone in Karnataka has a house," said Rahul.

Even PM Modi has acknowledged that Karnataka's employment record is better. Our govt in Karnataka has done what Modi govt couldn't

- Rahul at Pavagada

What does the 'S' in JDS stand for, asks Rahul

Twitter war between Congress & BJP over import jibe

As the day of election nears in Karnataka, attacks and allegations made by the two major political parties in fray are becoming more personal.

The meeting place of Ram and Hanuman has become a base for 'Jihadi' elements, for corruption. Let it become a land of Ram Rajya.

- Yogi Adityanath at Bhatkal

Siddaramaiah allows jihadi elements to fester: Yogi Adityanath

Kicking off his first rally of the day in Bhatkal, Yogi's address to the public centered around security concerns.

In all the villages, work for the roads, drinking water, building houses, all of this has been possible because of Narendra Modi and us

- CM Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah makes gaffe, praises PM Modi during rally

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, while addressing a rally in Karnataka, ended up praising PM Narendra Modi as he was speaking about a Congress candidate- Narendra Swamy.

Cong talks of women empowerment, but opposed Tripe Talaq: PM

The Congress that believes in vote bank politics is now making speeches on girls' safety. The same Congress had opposed Triple Talaq in the Parliament: PM Modi

In Karnataka, Congress does not even trust its 'namdaar' leaders

- Modi

There are talks in Congress circle that the son (Rahul Gandhi) won't be able to do anything in Karnataka. So the mother (Sonia Gandhi) had to come here to campaign: PM Modi

What has Congress done for farmers, asks Modi

People of Karnataka have decided to hand down severe punishment to Congress for five years

- PM Modi at Vijayapura

Congress believes in dividing society: Modi

The PM attacked Rahul Gandhi's party saying it followed a policy of divide and rule. Congress accused of dividing people in the name of caste and community.

PM's scathing attack on Congress

Congress is already searching for excuses to say when they are defeated on May 15. They are busy thinking of what to say against the EVMs.

Is there any minister in Karnataka who is not facing a corruption allegation?

- PM Modi

Sidda's ministers plotting in Delhi, while state suffered: Modi

Karnataka faced drought-like situation, farmers were unhappy, education was poor, the mafia was busy looting and the ministers of Karnataka government were making rounds in Delhi and plotting how to divide people on the basis of caste.

Congress will resort to excuses

- PM Narendra Modi at Vijayapura

PM Modi addressing public meeting at Vijayapura

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his public address at Vijayapura in Karnataka. This is his first mega rally of the day. He is slated to speak at three other rallies today. The PM began his speech with a "Bharat Maata ki jai" slogan.

Spare us Rahul, stop rambling: BJP

Rahul a natural choice for PM: Congress

Moments after the BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi for his PM remark, the Congress party backed its president saying: "Rahul Gandhi is the natural choice to lead the country as prime minister.. We appeal to every party to rise above all differences and walk hand in hand with Congress to ensure a better future for India." The statement was made by Congress' national spokesperson, Randeep Singh Surjewala.

CM launches twin attack on BJP, JD(S) over "fake" surveys

Amit Shah begins road show in Madikeri

Rahul Gandhi should have consulted bhaiyas and didis first: BJP

Responding to the Congress chief's earlier statement wherein he hinted he could become the next PM, BJP's Sambit Patra mocked Rahul Gandhi saying he should have consulted someone before making such a statement.

Amit Shah visits Chowdeshwari temple in Madikeri

Karnataka verdict will teach BJP lesson to mend ways: Mallikarjuna Kharge

BJP justifies raids, says timing not suspect

Responding to CM Siddaramiah's reaction to the I-T raid conducted in Badami today, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said: "The timing is not suspect. This is the time when electoral code violations take place. This is when deals are struck. That is when law enforcing charges look to prevent such deals. Congress should be answering questions about the money and not asking them."

CM terms I-T raids as "vindictive"

Karnataka CM Siddramaiah's responded swiftly to the raids conducted by Income Tax officials at the Krishna Heritage resort in Badami. Reacting to the raids, Siddaramaiah said: "I have nothing to fear. The BJP is scared, their intention is clear."

I-T sleuths raid CM Siddaramaiah's constituency: Reports

Income Tax officials raided Krishna Heritage resort in Badami as the resort has been linked to mining baron Anand Singh, who is a Congress leader and candidate from Bellary.

Amit Shah has been accused of murder. Don't think he has lot of credibility. People in India forget that BJP President is a murder accused. Party that talks about honesty, decency has a person who's been accused of murder as President.

- Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru

Adityanath begins poll campaign with temple visit

Sidda's 'Tipu' love continues

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, on the other hand, will address a gathering in Mysuru, the city whose former ruler Tipu Sultan, has become a political agenda for both the BJP and the Congress. On a related note, Siddaramaiah ran into controversy when his government celebrated Tipu's birth anniversary last year.

Yogi's Karnataka trail today

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, who is a star campaigner for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Karnataka polls, is expected to address public meetings in Bhatkal, Byndoor, Mudabidre, Virajpet, and Sullia during the day.

Karnataka Elections 2018: Gulf between promise and practice

Can the Prime Minister’s time spent in Karnataka truly tilt the balance in their favour?

Rahul becoming PM a "pipedream", tweets BJP

Rahul interacts with Bengaluru citizens

Rahul indicates he is ready to be PM

Ready to be PM if Congress wins in 2019, says Rahul

The Congress chief Rahul Gandhi today hinted that he may become the PM if his party won the Lok Sabha election in 2019.

BJP banking on development

The BJP chief has blamed the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of mismanagement over fund utilisation. Shah told TOI: "The Centre sent funds but it did not reach the actual beneficiary...I think the people of Karnataka have seen higher growth rate in BJP-ruled states and they are positive about BJP. "

BJP workers being killed, what is Sidda govt doing: Shah

Raising the issue of targeted violence against the saffron party's workers in the state, Shah said: "There was a murder attempt in a Bengaluru hotel but not even an FIR was being registered. As many as 24 BJP workers have been killed."

Why is Karnataka so special, Amit Shah explains

Speaking to TOI, The BJP President revealed why the upcoming assembly elections are so crucial saying: "Every election is important for national politics. But Karnataka is special for BJP..."

It is not my estimate, it is my conviction that we will get a comfortable majority

- Amit Shah in an exclusive interview with TOI

Shah's road campaign vs Rahul's poll fight

While the BJP President will hold four road shows in Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi will be speaking at Chikkaballapur, besides attending two corner meetings and an interactive session with a group of citizens.

Sonia Gandhi joins poll fight, to address rally at Bijapur

While it is not clear as to how many rallies Sonia will address today, she is slated to speak at Bijapur. The former Congress chief will be breaking a nearly two-year-long political hiatus after she abandoned her poll campaign midway in Varanasi.

Modi to speak at Vijayapura, Koppal and Bengaluru today

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After around 2 years, Sonia Gandhi to hit campaign trail in Bijapur today

Gandhi has not campaigned for almost two years. She was inactive during electioneering in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Nagaland.

Narrowing down to local factors in Karnataka: Cash, caste and candidate

PM Narendra Modi to round off Karnataka campaign with 7 rallies

JDS promises total farm loan waiver, sops to women in Karnataka manifesto