Vicky Nanjappa &Amp; Agencies

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Why Chitapur is a MUST WIN for Kharge Jr

Why Chitapur is a MUST WIN for Kharge Jr

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

The stakes are at an all-time high for Congress leader Priyank Kharge, who is contesting from Chitapur in Kanataka's Gulbarga district. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Yeddyurappa has no chance, BJP will win in Karnataka'

'Yeddyurappa has no chance, BJP will win in Karnataka'

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

Political pundits and pre-poll surveys may have predicted a straight victory for the Congress in the forthcoming Karnataka election, but an expert of a different kind holds out a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered Bharatiya Janata Party.

Karnataka: One election, so many predictions

Karnataka: One election, so many predictions

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

There are lots of predictions ahead of the Karnataka elections as to who the winner on May 5 would be, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Mangalore: BJP confident Modi will beat Sonia squarely

Mangalore: BJP confident Modi will beat Sonia squarely

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2013

The BJP wants to ensure that the Mangalore rally is a show of strength, especially after a poor turn out for Sonia Gandhi's rally, reports Vicky Nanjappa

K'taka poll: In Puttur, caste lines to decide vote factor

K'taka poll: In Puttur, caste lines to decide vote factor

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2013

In Puttur, former Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Shakunthala Shetty, now with the Congress, is all set to take on the party which "betrayed her".

Which way will the techies swing in Karnataka?

Which way will the techies swing in Karnataka?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2013

Techies in Karnataka rarely come out and vote. Will the trend see any improvement this time around? Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Will Koratagere elect Karnataka's next CM?

Will Koratagere elect Karnataka's next CM?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2013

Karnataka Congress president and chief ministerial aspirant Dr G Parameshwara feels confident about winning from Koratagere despite the high-profile candidate not spending much time in his constituency. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Cong is poison spreading hatred between communities: Modi

Cong is poison spreading hatred between communities: Modi

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

The Gujarat chief minister, who held his sway over a gathering in Bangalore, asked the people to give the BJP government in Karnataka another chance. Vicky Nanajappa reports

BJP's Karnataka model based on 3Cs: Manish Tiwari

BJP's Karnataka model based on 3Cs: Manish Tiwari

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

"The BJP always tom-toms about its Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh model. What about the Karnataka model? That is the true face of the BJP," Manish Tiwari, Congress spokesperson said in Karnataka on Friday.

K'taka: Krishna unhappy with candidate selection process

K'taka: Krishna unhappy with candidate selection process

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

Panel of 60 members for candidate selection makes the process unwieldy, says SM Krishna. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Modi to address BJP rally in Bangalore on Sunday

Modi to address BJP rally in Bangalore on Sunday

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2013

After much anticipation, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on Friday to address a rally ahead of the assembly elections in the state. He will address a Bharatiya Janata Party rally at the NationalCollege grounds in Basavagudi, Bangalore at 5.30 pm.

Karnataka passing through some of the darkest days: Sonia

Karnataka passing through some of the darkest days: Sonia

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2013

Addressing her first election rally in the poll-bound state at Chickmagalur, Sonia said: "I remind the young generation that these are some of the darkest days. People want change. The need for change is now, and now."

No party will get majority in Karnataka: Yeddyurappa

No party will get majority in Karnataka: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2013

Five years after he brought the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Karnataka, former chief minister and Karnataka Janatha Party leader B S Yeddyurappa is today on a mission to wipe out his former party.

Astrologers to have a tough time in poll-bound K'taka!

Astrologers to have a tough time in poll-bound K'taka!

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

An advertisement sign board of an astrologer will not have the symbolic hand for sometime or at least till the Karnataka elections are over.

No Rahul vs Modi battle in Karnataka now; wait till 2014

No Rahul vs Modi battle in Karnataka now; wait till 2014

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Much to their dismay, the two leaders have chosen to stay on the sidelines of the election campaign in the state.

K'taka BJP has broken all records in corruption: Rahul

K'taka BJP has broken all records in corruption: Rahul

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a world champion in corruption. Gandhi was addressing a rally in Tumkur as part of his Karnataka election campaign.

Uma Bharti asks Yeddyurappa  to return to BJP

Uma Bharti asks Yeddyurappa to return to BJP

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Karnataka Janatha Paksha chief B S Yeddyurappa found unexpected support from senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharati on Friday.

Cash is not flowing in Bellary this time

Cash is not flowing in Bellary this time

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the reasons for the lack of money power in the elctions in Bellary this time.

Cong's Anil Lad faces a lonely battle in Bellary

Cong's Anil Lad faces a lonely battle in Bellary

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Anil Lad, whose name figures in the illegal mining report, claims that his own partymen want to see him defeated, reports Vicky Nanjappa