Lingayats

Congress-JD(S) regime in Karnataka may be characterised by spats over portfolio allocation, focus on populism

It is bound to be a prickly government in Karnataka, given all the rhetoric the Congress and JD(S) directed at each other during the campaign.

Karnataka Assembly elections show voters smart enough to see through Congress' divisive politics

The campaign for the Karnataka elections and the period just preceding it gives us valuable insight on the reasons why BJP is doing well with the masses.

Karnataka polls: BS Yeddyurappa, Siddaramaiah's battle for CM's post highlights divisions in BJP and Congress

Rahul cannot afford to ignore the large support base that Siddaramaiah enjoys within the Karnataka Congress and it will be difficult for New Delhi to anoint a leader of its choice in Bengaluru without Siddaramaiah nodding in agreement.

Karnataka exit polls suggest no major anti-incumbency against Siddaramaiah, JD(S) to play key role

Exit polls in Karnataka reveal that there is no major anti-incumbency against the Siddaramaiah government and the JD(S) will play a significant role.

Karnataka polls: Amid mud-slinging, BJP and Congress missed opportunity to discuss drought, corruption

During Karnataka polls, there was mud-slinging and allegations, caste equations and mutt visits, histories and histrionics. Thus was lost the opportunity to debate and discuss, once in five years, the issues that matter.

BJP, Congress commanders clash in battleground Karnataka: Sonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi trade barbs

Modi, who addressed rallies at Vijayapura, Koppal and Bengaluru, accused the Congress of pursuing the policy of "divide and rule".

Narendra Modi takes swipe at Sonia Gandhi, claims Congress leaders saying her Karnataka visit will 'save security deposits'

Narendra Modi took a dig at the Congress, claiming that its leaders were now saying that if former party chief Sonia Gandhi canvasses in the state, it can at least save the security deposits of Congress candidates

Siddaramaiah, GT Deve Gowda face tough battle in Karnataka's Chamundeshwari, ego tussle raises stakes

Siddaramaiah and GT Deve Gowda are engaged in a tough contest in Chamundeshwari. Lingayat and Dalit voters will play a key role in deciding the outcome.

BJP micro-manages Karnataka campaign to target specific caste groups, counter Siddaramaiah's AHINDA support

The BJP is micro-managing its campaign in Karnataka to target caste and community groups and outmanoeuvre the Congress.

Karnataka polls: Narendra Modi raises decibels just as Congress-BJP shouting match was losing meaning for voters

BJP leaders are hoping that Narendra Modi can steal Siddaramaiah's thunder in the ten days before polling begins on 12 May and turn the tables on Congress.