Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Updates: Need to make Karnataka driving force for developed India, states PM Modi

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Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Updates

Actor Shiva Rajkumar participates in Congress rally in Shivamogga 

Son of actor Rajkumar, actor Shiva Rajkumar, took part in today's Congress rally at Shivamogga.

#KarnatakaElection2023 | Actor Shiva Rajkumar, son of actor Rajkumar, participated in the Congress rally in Shivamogga today

"I have come here as a fan of Rahul Gandhi. He recently did the Bharat Jodo Yatra where he walked across the country, I was so inspired by the yatra," he… pic.twitter.com/btezdHkyyI— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2023

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BJP is focusing on imparting medical, engineering education in regional languages: PM Modi

Addressing a rally in Chitradurga, PM Modi said the BJP has been focusing on providing medical and engineering education in regional languages which will benefit the rural people

#WATCH | BJP has been focusing on providing even Medical and Engineering education in the regional languages. This will immensely benefit the rural people. Also, over 400 Eklavya Model Schools have been established for the tribal students. Congress had allocated a meagre budget… pic.twitter.com/3Mzci1Al8k— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2023

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BJP government is a stolen one, claims Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated that the BJP governement is a stolen one and that they stole it three years ago by destroying democracy. 

#WATCH | This govt of the BJP is a stolen govt. BJP stole it 3 years ago by destroying democracy. Why is PM Modi not speaking about the corruption done by this govt? He should tell what steps he has taken to stop corruption in Karnataka: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/5rEHWddPcj— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2023

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Need to make Karnataka driving force for Developed India: PM Modi

Making Karnataka a development engine and a driving force for a developed India is necessary, stated PM Modi, in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

PM Modi said that in order to achieve this, the double-engine government must be restored to power.

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PM Modi tries to play a traditional instrument in Chitradurga, Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried his hands on a traditional instrument today in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried his hands on a traditional instrument today in Chitradurga, Karnataka.#KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/HVLnod41rG— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2023

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PM Modi addresses rally in Chitradurga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

PM Shri @narendramodi addresses public meeting in Chitradurga, Karnataka. #KannadigasWithModi https://t.co/zcn3MCrmA8— BJP (@BJP4India) May 2, 2023

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Congress manifesto looks like PFI manifesto, says Assam CM

Talking about the Congress party’s Karnataka poll manifesto, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma said, “Congress is saying they will ban Bajrang Dal. Why didn’t they ban PFI? Why did Siddaramaiah withdraw cases against PFI leaders? Why did you align with Muslim League in Kerala. Congress manifesto doesn’t look like a manifesto of a secular party.”

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Mallikarjun Kharge releases Congress' Karnataka poll manifesto

At a hotel in Bengaluru, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge unveiled the party's Karnataka election platform. Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and state Congress leader DK Shivakumar were with him.

LIVE: Congress manifesto launch for Karnataka Assembly election, 2023. https://t.co/JJTfPFpzqU— Congress (@INCIndia) May 2, 2023

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Congress releases manifesto, promises ban on Bajrang Dal, boost to youths, women

According to the Congress party's poll manifesto, their top promises include allowances for unemployed youths, free travel for women, development of SCs and STs, and a ban on Bajrang Dal, PFI.

The Popular Front of India (PFI), a banned Islamic organisation, and Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of the Sangh-affiliated Vishwa Hindu Parishad, were compared in the Congress' manifesto for the 10 May assembly elections in Karnataka. The Congress pledged to outlaw groups that "promote enmity or hatred, whether among majority or minority communities."

It also promised to repeal, within 1 year of coming to power, "all unjust laws and other anti-people laws" passed by the BJP government in the state.

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PM Modi to campaign in Cong stronghold Kalaburagi North Assembly Constituency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign in Chitradurga, Vijayanagar, Sindhanur, and Kalaburagi.

Congress has a stronghold in the Kalaburagi North Assembly Constituency, hence the BJP hopes that this event would assist the party swing votes in their favour.

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Election Commission of India reviews Karnataka Assembly preparations

The Election Commission of India, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, conducted a video conference with the authorities on Monday to discuss the election preparations and the state's law and order situation ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections.

According to the ECI, the video conference included senior representatives from enforcement agencies such as the Coast Guard, NCB, Income Tax, and border states Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala as well as Chief Secretaries, Director Generals of Police, Nodal Police Officers, and Nodal Officers CAPF.