Karnataka Assembly Election LIVE Updates: The festival of democracy is going on in Karnataka, says PM Modi

11:08 (IST)

Karnataka Assembly Election LIVE Updates

PM Modi states no one can compete with Karnataka when it comes to philosophy

PM Modi claimed that Karnataka is rich in language, culture, and literature and that no one can rival the state when it comes to philosophy during his virtual chat.

“Philosophy and development of society go together. People of Karnataka for shaping the future of Karnataka. Youngsters here do coding and read Kavitha’s as well,” added Modi.

11:06 (IST)

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PM Modi plays health infrastructure boost card

Speaking virtually to BJP members, PM Modi stated that our country's health is a crucial issue.

“First AIIMS started in 1956 but when did the next one start? Congress will not say anything about that. When we came, we increased AIIMS by three times. Tell us if double engine has strength or not?” added PM Modi.

11:05 (IST)

Karnataka Assembly Election LIVE Updates

Congress files complaint against Amit Shah, V Somanna

Amit Shah is the subject of a complaint for allegedly making an inflammatory remark at a rally about possible violence in the state if the Congress wins the election.

Additionally, Congress claims that V Somanna intimidated and lured the JDS candidate in the allegedly viral tape. The complaint was filed by Surjewala and KPCC Chief DK Shivakumar at High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru.

10:34 (IST)

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The festival of democracy is going on in Karnataka, says PM Modi

When speaking to the BJP members from Karnataka, PM Modi stated that everyone of them is proud to be from the state of Lord Basaveshwara, who described the democratic formula, a symbol of the state's rich history, as well as a BJP member brimming with patriotism.

10:17 (IST)

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PM Modi interacts with state's BJP workers

PM Modi said that he will visit Karnataka in few days to interact with the people of the state. 

He added that the BJP leaders who have campaigned in the state have said that they received a lot of affection from the people there. 

This demonstrates public support for the BJP, said PM Modi. 

09:35 (IST)

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"Corruption increased every time Congress came to power": Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, attacked the Congress on Wednesday, claiming that every time the grand old party won power, corruption developed in the state of Karnataka, which is going to the polls.

Singh stated, "Corruption has increased every time Congress has been in power," while speaking to a crowd in Belagavi. The party has been accused of corruption each time its government has been in power at the centre. He stated, Since the last nine years, the BJP has been in power at the Centre. Neither our Prime Minister nor any minister has a single allegation of corruption against them.”

At a public event earlier in the day in Dharwad, Singh declared that regardless of how well-known they may be, the BJP administration will look into all corrupt leaders.

09:22 (IST)

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Yediyurappa slams Siddaramaiah over promise to hike reservation limit

Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa responded angrily to Congress leader Siddaramaiah's assertion that his party would raise the reservation limit in Karnataka from 50 per cent to 75 per cent if elected in the upcoming Assembly elections. 

He said the "poll promise" would never be kept because the main opposition party in the state was doomed to defeat.

09:21 (IST)

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Yediyurappa hits out at BJP turncoats Shettar, Savadi

Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday came down hard on BJP turncoats Jagdish Shettar and Laxman Savadi, who recently switched over to the Congress, saying that they will pay for betraying the ruling party in the uncoming Assembly polls. 

Shettar, a former chief minister, and Savadi, who formerly served as the depty CM, belong to the Lingayat community which is believed to hold sway over electoral outcomes in the state.

Hitting out at both the BJP deserters, Yediyurappa said, "I call on the people not to cast a single vote for Laxman Savadi and Jagdish Shettar, as they betrayed the BJP despite being entrusted with key portfolios in the government."