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Deve Gowda acknowledges he met top BJP leaders over alliance

JD(S) and BJP alliance in Karnataka confirmed by HD Deve Gowda; PM Modi and HD Kumaraswamy to decide seat-sharing. Gowda defends alliance, citing need to protect regional party and State's interests. Siddaramaiah attacked for questioning JD(S)'s secular credentials.

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Basavaraj Bommai says he is not planning to contest Lok Sabha polls

Bommai denies contesting 2024 LS polls; denies knowledge of proposed BJP-JD(S) alliance; welcomes meeting between Gowda & Shah; BJP to form committee to win Haveri-Gadag seat.

The Hindu

Biju refutes Akkara’s allegations in Karuvannur bank case, seeks evidence

P.K. Biju, former CPI(M) MP, refuted allegations of involvement in Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam by Anil Akkara, former Congress MLA. Biju challenged Akkara to produce evidence and said allegations were politically motivated. He denied Akkara's claim of being part of CPI(M) panel that inquired into the scam.

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Karnataka: Opposition brews over JD(S)-BJP alliance as JD(S) MLAs worried about political future

BENGALURU: While the top leadership in both the JD(S) and BJP have agreed to a pre-poll alliance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Sunday, opposition has already begun resonating with MLAs coming out in the open to express their concerns.

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JD(S) firms up on BJP alliance, Deve Gowda says son Kumaraswamy will decide on seat sharing with PM Modi

BENGALURU: After weeks of speculations of a JD(S)-BJP alliance in the offing, former prime minister and JD(S) party national president H D Deve Gowda announced the pre-poll "understanding" between the two parties.

The Times of India

PM Modi’s birthday to be celebrated as ‘Namo Vikas Utsav’ in Tripura

BJP to intensify LS campaign with Namo Vikas Utsav on PM Modi's birthday. Event to include yoga, patriotic addresses, cleanliness drive, ration cards, Gita distribution & aids for 73 persons with disabilities. Ananya Chakraborty & Snigdhajit Bhowmik to perform.

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Congress leader dares Centre to screen 'Jawan' in new Parliament building after 'Gadar 2'

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday dared the central government to screen 'Jawan' at the new Parliament building as they screened Sunny Deol's blockbuster sequel 'Gadar 2' a few days ago.

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Udhayanidhi Stalin | Dravidian scion

Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK's youth wing leader and Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, resembles the angry hero of the film Maamannan. He has been candid in his views, like his grandfather Karunanidhi, and is not intimidated by criticism. He has made and acted in films to gain popularity and…

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It’s proved JD(S) is ‘B-team’ of BJP: CM

CM Siddaramaiah claims his statement that JD(S) is BJP's "B-team" has been proven true with JD(S) and BJP's alliance for Lok Sabha elections. He says JD(S) has no ideology or principle, as evidenced by former PM Deve Gowda's statement that the alliance was to save the party's existence.

The Hindu

Talks still in initial stage: HDK

JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy said discussions on tie-up with BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls are in initial phase. He stressed on trust and respect over give and take. A meeting of JD(S) workers has been called to gather opinion on alliance. Time to respond to all issues is still…

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Sanatana dharma is closest to science, claims Pratap Simha

MP Pratap Simha claims Sanatana dharma is closest to science. He cites examples of Hindu religion being ratified by nuclear physicists and B.R. Ambedkar's support for Sanskrit. He calls for unity against "disrespect" of Goddess Chamundeshwari and expresses confidence in BJP's victory in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Will BJP-JD(S) alliance help counter Congress surge in Old Mysore region?

BJP-JD(S) alliance in Old Mysore region to counter Congress' surge. Tie-up to benefit both parties, but seat-sharing tricky. Congress' guarantee schemes & Rahul Gandhi's popularity may help it retain Vokkaliga vote. BJP may use emotional issues to gain support.

The Hindu

Mallikarjun Kharge sees BJP’s pushing for ‘Bharat’ as afterthought of INDIA coalition

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge: Bharat/India are same; BJP's Bharat idea is to counter INDIA bloc alliance parties; Special Session bad message; One Nation, One Election unfeasible; JD(S) must clarify on alliance

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AAP announces 10 candidates each for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

Aam Aadmi Party has decided to strike out alone in the upcoming Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh by announcing ten candidates each for the two States.

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It’s a political and moral defeat for BJP in Ghosi, says SP

SP's Sudhakar Singh wins Ghosi bypoll in UP by 42,759 votes; BJP says result due to local factors, SP terms it a moral defeat & indication of 2024 LS polls. SP's victory signals local anti-incumbency and hints at Rajbhars not voting one-sided. SP's win a setback for BJP-led NDA in…

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Deve Gowda is yet to take decision on JD(S)-BJP alliance, says GTD

Even though the party leadership is strongly in favour of the Janata Dal (Secular) aligning with the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections, former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda, who heads the party’s core committee, said the party supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda is yet to take…

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Cong. perceives a clear path to victory in future elections following UDF triumph in bypoll

UDF: buoyed by win in Puthuppally by-poll, sees clear path to victory in 2024 LS elections. CPI(M) failed to get convincing lead in any booth/panchayat. Voters admonished govt for corruption, failed to curb food inflation & hiked fuel/power/water charges. UDF's win likely to resonate in 2024 LS campaign.

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JD(S) sees alliance as move to ‘protect’ party

The proposed Janata Dal (Secular)-BJP alliance for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls is being viewed by the regional party, which received a drubbing in the Assembly elections, more as a hedging tactic against the Congress’s aggressive posture and to protect its flock from being poached.

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Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata

TMC wins Dhupguri by-poll in WB, defeating BJP by 4,309 votes. INDIA team wins big, with BJP losing in four of seven by-elections. TMC's success attributed to "patron-client" model and cash incentive schemes. Poor performance of Left-Congress alliance indicates bipolar contest in 2024 LS polls.

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Congress stakes claim to nine Lok Sabha seats in Bihar

The BJP had won 17 while coalition partners JD(U) got 16 and the then Lok Jan Shakti Party 6 seats.

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"Victory of INDIA bloc": Akhilesh Yadav after SP candidate nears win in Ghosi bypoll

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday congratulated his party candidate Sudhakar Singh, who is leading in Ghosi Assembly bypolls by a huge margin, saying that this is a "victory" of the INDIA bloc and that it will continue in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Not worried over BJP-JD(S) alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he is not bothered about the poll alliance between the Opposition parties BJP and the JD(S) in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claiming that the people will back the ruling Congress party.

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HC reserves order on Prajwal’s plea for staying verdict on his election

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday reserved its order on Prajwal Revanna’s plea for staying the court’s September 1 verdict of declaring his election to Lok Sabha from Hassan constituency as null and void, till he files an appeal before the apex court challenging the verdict.

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All India Lawyers Union opposes One Nation, One Election proposal

AILU opposes One Nation One Election policy, citing it against democracy, federalism & Constitution.

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